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Janette and Colin experienced their first Workaway position with our family in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Very quickly they assimilated with us. Their self-motivation and 'Can-do' attitude was impressive. When they had completed assigned tasks, they found others. It was a real privilege to host this open, energetic, enthusiastic recently-retired couple from York, UK. Retirees seeking an idea of "what's next ?" could well follow their example . We wish them continuing good health and many new adventures in their retirement. Thank you Janette for the timeless gift of your artwork. As soon as you drove off Janette and Colin, we missed your presence.

The experience with Andres and his family was just amazing. We helped them out for one week and we felt like home for this time. You eat with them, you can exchange experiences and you can give your one creativitity into the project. It's not just like "do this and that", it's more of a brainstorming on ideas and then you'll get to work together or alone. I can highly recommend!

We stayed a week at Basil, Ananda and Gigi's working at the community garden, painting, helping out neighbours, working in the garden and more! The work didn't ever really feel like work because it was always interesting and with great people. Basil helped structured our days really nicely with around 4h of work in the morning and the rest of the day off. We felt instantly very at home and were always invited to early beach swims, walks and community activities. Through this stay we made connections with other lovely people in the town of Denmark that lead to further work and stays... so good! The room itself was so lovely and the house is filled with beautiful art and without exception, great food. We always enjoyed interesting conversation, chatting about common world views and sharing different experiences, Basil and Ananda are inspiring and generous people that are a pleasure to live with. Can't thank you both enough, highly highly recommend:) See you next time I'm in Denmark!

Thanks you tow for helping us out. It was a pleasure to have you around and we enjoyed showing you a bit of this beautiful country. Hope you will enjoy the rest of the trip. Stay healthy and fit!!!

Antonio and Lena are fantstic workawayers. Both worked hard at organised tasks around the farm and spontaneously cleaned up the kitchen, cooked and showed initiative. Both have done lots of volunteer work in various countries and various situations. They are an intelligent mature couple who fitted into our household with ease. Highly recommended.

At first I could tell that this type of work away experience was new for Kayla. But she was a fast learner and nothing was an issue for her. She learnt loads of farming skills like lawn mowing, garden maintenance pruning techniques, fruit and vegetable harvesting She also reupholstered our dinning room chairs and then sanded and replenished our bedroom dressers. Baked cookies 😋for our grandchildren and cooked some interesting meals for us😂🤣😂 All and all Kayla quickly became the newest member of our family. She has the most amazing smile that lights up a room and her laughter was infectious. She talked about to her Ugandan heritage as I spoke about my cultural identity and the similarities we commonly shared culturally. And that we are not worlds apart in our thinking. Kayla we are looking forward to you coming back to pick your phone up on your travels and you will always have a home away from home here with us. Ngā mihi aroha kia koe Kayla see you soon❤️❤️❤️

The visit to St. Thomas USVI and working on a sailboat rescue project with Tyler was an interesting, yet enjoyable, challenge. Tyler rescued a sailboat from being carted off to a landfill, which is where far too many items eventually find their way, sadly. The sailboat was in salvageable condition, but it would take much more expertise than what we could determine. The bilge had been soaked in oil and water, which was removed and the engine inspected. Due to extended exposure to the elements there was a lot of rust and corrosion. The work necessary would require professional reconditioning. We were able to make huge progress as far as remediation superficial tidying and troubleshooting. After making good progress with what we could, we determined the remediation would require more than what we were able to do. It was a fun project crawling in and out of spaces and places. It felt more like a treasure hunt than work. There was scuba gear and snorkel gear and just fun stuff somebody would expect on a sailboat. We were hoping to make it livable and sail/sea worthy and had to get real about where our expertise did not quite reach. I spoke to a couple old timers who suggested a massive undertaking. Tyler and I decided to step back for a deep look at the time and resources and decided it would be best to put the project on hold for the time being since there were complications. It would have been really rewarding to successfully accomplish the goal, but I think Tyler made the right decision to take a second look and put the project on hold. Tyler and Liz are incredible people and I really enjoyed my time with them, although it was short, about 10 days. Both Tyler and Liz are compassionate people and connected with the community. There was plenty of time to enjoy the view and nearby beaches.

Catherine stayed here with me and the other workawayers for two weeks and did such a great job helping around the house! All my house hasn't been sooo clean for ages! She worked completely independently and knew exactly what had to be done, taking care of everything from watering plants in the garden, walking the dogs, all kinds of different deep-cleaning chores in the house, treating us to self-made cake and so many more nice details. We also had a good time together sharing meals , conversations, sitting around the fireplace, she felt so comfortable around the other workawayers, the pets , so it was just a great , easygoing time with Catherine.

My experience at this place was just out of this world, I have done workaways for over a decade now but this hostel is special. The stay there was welcoming and I felt part of the family during my entire stay there. I loved the diversity there and their hands on approach to any guest's request or needs . Its a great place in Quito if you're looking for a serene environment to unwind and enjoy the city while alone meeting different people from around the world.

We had such a great experience at Will and Jessica's beautiful farm :) they are very kind hosts, we had many great conversations and it was really fascinating learning about the life they've set up in Ecuador. It was so interesting learning how to pick and process coffee up to the drying stage. The work was varied and never overly strenuous, working around 4-5 hours a day depending on the task. Will noticed that Jack enjoys building things so we got tasked with building a gate which was very thoughtful. Other work included moving a large amount of earth and fertilising the coffee trees. The cabin we stayed in was great and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was so relaxing falling asleep to the sounds of the nearby waterfalls. We were provided with so much food to cook with and different roasts of their coffee, which was delicious! The neighbours provide milk for 50c a litre, it's raw milk so we just pasteurised it before consuming and it was the best milk we've ever had! There's also a filter for drinking water. They have 3 dogs, Negri, Lucy and Zeus. They are very lively but adorable dogs, they would be waiting for us every morning by the front door. The views as well from the farm but even just outside our cabin were beautiful, sweeping mountains for as far as the eye could see. Jack spent some time fixing up and cleaning the cabin, especially the screens, and the hosts are really open to any improvements that you might want to make. There were mosquitos and no-see-ums on the farm during our time but plenty of insect repellent was provided. There was also plenty of old clothes in the cabin to use on work days and multiple sizes of Wellington boots. The Internet is a bit intermittent particularly in the evenings, so I'd recommend downloading movies/TV shows before arrival like we did. There is also no phone signal in the area so the WiFi will be the only means to communicate. Will was very clear and precise with how to get to the farm. We came from Quito, it took two busses and about 4 hours or so. They didn't cost too much and was easy to navigate. Cannot recommend this Workaway enough!

Victoria provided a safe, comfortable, and welcoming stay for my first workaway experience. She offered flexibility to use skills to give back for your work experience. She was able to show this by explaining how other guests used their talents like sewing or construction, or furniture restoration. People with knowledge/experience with building projected will be able to see the work Victoria has put into her home to make it beautify and stylish and inviting while they do their own rewarding work. I am very grateful to Victoria for allowing me to pick her brain about Wellington and New Zealand history and culture. We cooked tother or took turns preparing meals and visited local spots. I hope to remain in touch in the future should the opportunity arise. Much gratitude for this experience!

Yeferson tuvo un excelente desempeño durante su voluntariado. Destacó por su muy buena disposición, su personalidad cercana y su buen humor, lo que hizo fuera muy agradable. Realizó todas las tareas de forma responsable y cuidadosa, mostrando especial atención huéspedes y respeto en el trato con las mascotas pepino y aurora . Todo funcionó muy bien y se adaptó sin problemas a las actividades del día a día. Es una persona agradable de estar y conversar, con quien se pueden tener conversaciones interesantes. Lo recomiendo ampliamente para cualquier experiencia de voluntariado. Altamente recomendable .

I spent a month teaching English in Darién, and it was a deeply memorable experience. Jonathan's project is unique. The students (between the ages of 7 and 13) were open, lively, and curious, and their enthusiasm made every class worthwhile. I was given space to create my own lesson plans and experiment with activities, which made the work both creative and meaningful. Classes were always in the afternoon. I would say that volunteers should actually be prepared to plan lessons independently and improvise when necessary for the best experience and results. Darién itself is a unique place — remote, beautiful, and culturally rich. Living there requires flexibility and an openness to a different rhythm of life. For me, the experience was an incredible chance to understand the realities and strengths of communities in the area, but without a doubt, speaking some Spanish is a must. I would recommend this placement to volunteers who are proactive, resilient, and motivated by genuine exchange rather than comfort. Hope to go back one day and visit -- see how it's all changed since Jonathan has several projects on the go at once. His family is lovely and were so kind and inclusive, made me feel like home. Miss them already

Palina had to cut her visit short for personal reasons, but in the three days she was here she did great work, and was very polite. She is welcome back anytime.

Nos encantó este lugar, desde el primer momento nos sentimos muy cómodos, bien recibidos y profundamente agradecidos por todo lo que nos brindaron y enseñaron. Fue una experiencia muy especial para nosotros, no solo por lo aprendido, sino también por el ambiente tan lindo y armonioso que están formando cada día con tanto esfuerzo y dedicación. Aunque no pudimos conocerte mucho, Mónica, sabemos que sos una gran persona, y lo mismo sentimos por Susi. Se nota el cariño, la pasión y la energía que ponen en este proyecto, y eso hace que el espacio se sienta auténtico y lleno de calidez. Nos llevamos un recuerdo hermoso, aprendizajes valiosos y, sobre todo, mucha gratitud por la confianza y el trato tan cercano que nos dieron. Les deseamos muchísima suerte, energía y que este proyecto siga creciendo poco a poco, de la mejor manera, como se lo merecen. Gracias por todo, de corazón 💛 Con mucho cariño, Diana y Gabi ❤️‍🩹🇦🇷

Haha I'm sorry I forgot to leave a review! I think about my time here very fondly and I loved working at the hostel. The work was very simple and easy to do if you enjoy the company of others. Costas is lovely and recommended so many great places to go visit. I have a picture of Meteora still on my bedroom wall. What an unforgetable experience! In the summer Costas also threw a Greek BBQ and the food was amazing. Thank you so much for having me

We loved meeting Sasha and having her here to help us out. She’s a quiet and mature young woman, happy to do whatever tasks and contributing intelligent conversation. All the best for your travels in Australia Sasha!

It has been such a pleasure and incredible help to have Jasmin staying with us for a week! She is very respectful and we're so happy with everything she did for us, she helped in the house, in the kitchen, in the garden and with our daughter. A reliable helper for sure, thank you again Jasmin 🙏🏻 ❤️

Steffanie was such a great help and company, so much initiative and motivation. Also independent when needed and when we couldn´t pay much atention to her... Thank you so much for having stayed with us.

We are very grateful to Owen for all the help he provided at the institute. He was open-minded, motivated, and always eager to improve his Spanish while delivering high-quality English classes. He showed great commitment to his teaching responsibilities and consistently prepared engaging and effective lessons for the students. His positive attitude and willingness to learn made a meaningful difference in the classroom. At home, he was respectful, tidy, and considerate of the other volunteers, contributing to a harmonious living environment. Within the local community, he was kind, friendly, and always maintained a great attitude, building positive relationships with those around him. Overall, Owen was a valuable member of the project, and we truly appreciated his contribution. we highly recommend him for future hosts. thank you so much and we hope to see each other's soon.