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Excelente voluntaria Visctoria!. Disfrute de su visita!!!!

I decided to host Rebecca to finish one of my 'to-be-done' projects. I simply told her what I needed, and she gave it her all. The output was above and beyond my expectations, thanks to her dedication and creativity. Her background in architecture could be incredibly useful for your project. Rebecca is very responsible and mature, which saved me so much time in monitoring my team. The house was peaceful and quiet while she was here. She is kind, polite, and flexible (perhaps thanks to her yoga practice! ;P)

An immersive experience in Istanbul. It is full of very interesting, intelligent and kind people from all walks of life. I felt that I met real Turkish culture and hospitality, as everyone was so lovely, and it was a very educational experience to learn from all these different perspectives. Cansu and Evin are wonderful managers, being supportive and sweet, and the accomodation was really nice, and like a home in the winter cold. I learnt so much from everyone in Istanbul and all the other volunteers, who made me feel at home and who are now friends for life. Thanks Istanbul and team 🌞

Thank you for being so incredibly warm and welcoming. We stayed with Ritney, Luch and their gorgeous boys for just over a month and had a very special time. We had the opportunity to work on the construction of an outdoor oven, which was an extremely rewarding project. Ritney and Luch were such amazing, collaborative and supportive hosts. Our stay was perfectly balanced between building the oven, swimming at the beach, hanging out with the kids and combing the neighbouring streets for fallen mangos with lots of free time to ourselves in between. The family are running the Workaway in the best way Workaways can be run. After 6 months of travel it felt like a home away home. We are so grateful to have felt this and hope to return again someday. And please if the boys ever find themselves in the southern hemisphere along their journeys we would absolutely love to host them. Liam & Poppy

I highly recommend this Workaway. Rachel was a superb host. She was really easy to communicate with and she made a lot of effort to make sure we had everything we needed to carry out our duties, be comfortable and enjoy our stay. The house is lovely, on a quiet beach 4km away from the busy town. Thanks Rachel x

Shirin set me up with one of her friends in JB to do some gardening work because her rooms were occupied. It was overall a good experience. Shirin also invited me over to lunch and dinner at her neighbor's place for Chinese New Year. That was really nice of her. Thank you Shirin

Kilian arrived right in the middle of a particularly intense “winter” front and, somehow, managed to wake up drier than me every single day, despite the small detail that I was sleeping in the main cabin while he was out in the bushes, perfectly comfortable in his hammock. He has a very efficient way of looking at problems and great skills for bringing half-formed ideas down to earth. He built the kitchen dryer cabinet within a few days of me casually mentioning the idea while washing the dishes. All of this while also helping fix the water system multiple times after rain floods and working on the repellent screens on the second floor to prevent rainwater from sneaking into the house. I’m very grateful for the time he spent here and for his willingness to step in and help, especially during a rather chaotic time. Killian was a thoughtful, proactive, and easygoing guest and we’d welcome him back home without thinking twice. Thank you Kilian! :)

Katarina was so friendly and she did an amazing job empowering children at our centre. She was part of our English camp. She is a good team player and worked well with us. We wish her all the best.

J’ai passé un moment merveilleux avec Michel, Valérie et Barbara🌞 Il y a aussi quatre poules dans le jardin, et le chat du quartier, Trompette, qui vient nous rendre visite🐱 Dans cette maison, on peut vraiment faire partie de la famille. Barbara a le sourire et les câlins les plus doux du monde. Même si elle ne parle pas, elle a sa propre façon de faire comprendre ce qu’elle veut… ou simplement son humeur :) On reçoit d’elle un amour vraiment particulier. Sa manière d’être est unique — on ne peut la comprendre qu’en la vivant à ses côtés. Elle me manque déjà ❤️ Michel et Valérie forment un couple très touchant. On peut voir comment leur amour s’exprime dans toute leur vie. Ils m’ont même montré leurs photos de mariage, ce qui m’a beaucoup impressionnée. Bien sûr, ils sont aussi gentils, fiables et toujours prêts à aider en cas de besoin😎 C’est un grand honneur d’avoir pu partager un moment de leur vie. Je recommande cette expérience à 100 %✨✨✨ Alice.

Thank you Alex and Chris We loved having you come and help with the very boring job of raking up all those millions. of leaves. You did it with so much enthusiasm. Such ann important job as we are in a fire risk area. Enjoyed your company and our chats. I would recommend you to any host. Enjoy your travels. Love . Liz , Chris , Ginger and the ducks

Rebecca really helped us in painting our wall inside the volunteer centre. She is skilled and a good team player. She shared her painting skills with our team and the children visit our centre. She also helped us in raising some funds to continue our empowerment programmes. We are so happy to host her. See you again!

This Workaway was a great experience. I was surprised by how close I felt with Dani and Fernando after just three days. They’re great company, great fun and both very passionate about their jobs. I felt I learnt a lot about teaching from watching Fernando in his classes. He has a great connection with his students and the way he engages with them is inspiring. I was expected to work for approximately 3 hours per day. 1.5 hours for planning my class and the other 1.5 delivering the class. I was responsible for the C1 class which had two students who are great company and easy to get along with. The rest of the students are equally as fun and you can hang out with them in between lessons. It also has partnerships with other schools and so you may have opportunities to work in a more traditional school environment with younger ages. Overall, my experience was fantastic and I hope to return in the future. Missing my friends already!

I was fortunate enough to volunteer with this amazing organization, and it was truly a special experience. Kingugu Village is one of a kind, filled with incredibly warm and welcoming people. Although I could only stay for one week due to a tight schedule, Francis was very understanding and flexible with my stay, which I really appreciated. From day one, the children made me feel completely at home. They are so adorable and loving, and the teachers are just as kind and supportive. During my time there, I mainly helped the teachers and spent time playing with the children. I learned a lot about how the organization operates, and it was clear that nothing comes easily. The experience was truly eye-opening for me. Thanks to Francis and everyone involved in the organization, these children have hope and a brighter future ahead. What can I say about Francis? He is one of the most genuine people I have ever met, always smiling, incredibly kind, and truly dedicated. He also has a lovely family who made me feel very welcome. I already miss everyone so much especially Hannah and Daryas! I could go on forever, but I’ll stop here before this gets too long😄 I highly recommend this organization. Every little bit of help truly makes a difference💕

My boyfriend and I had the most unforgettable Workaway experience with Teresa and Sven in the south of Italy! We are still talking about all the lovely memories we made and the laughs we shared. We felt truly welcomed from the moment we arrived until the day we left. There, we met another Polish couple around our age and quickly became friends. We were happy to offer our skills and help Teresa and Sven as they moved into their new apartment. Each day brought a new task, which kept things exciting and rewarding, especially as we could see the progress unfolding before our eyes. It was a perfect balance between work and free time. During our free time, Teresa and Sven recommended nearby places for us to explore and visit on day trips. Teresa always prepared the most delicious meals, usually amazing Italian or Polish dishes. Even when we were away for the day, they generously gave us some lunch money so we could enjoy pizza and have a nice meal together. The accommodation was perfect. We had our own room and private bathroom in the new apartment. We truly hope to see Teresa and Sven again in the future and to have more positive Workaway experiences like the one we had at their place. Grazie mille, Teresa and Sven ! Ciao! 🇮🇹 -Kristiina & Cam (Canada & France)

Tyler was a truly productive Workawayer and I received only the most outstanding feedback about his stay. I have invited Tyler back for another stay and I sincerely hope he will come. Thank you Tyler for all your awesome help!!

Thank you so much for your beautiful words. It truly means a lot to us. 🤍 Spending that week with you was such a meaningful experience — not just in terms of work, but in connection, learning, and shared moments. We’re so grateful you trusted us with your vision and allowed us to contribute through video production, social media, cooking, and everything in between. Your warmth and openness made us feel at home from the very beginning. We learned so much from you and will always carry those memories with us. We sincerely hope our paths cross again soon. Until then, sending you gratitude and good energy ✨ Aditya & Krupangi

Travelling to Cambutal can be a little adventure – it’s possible to do it by public bus, just know that every year around February/March, there’s the Carnaval in Las Tablas which might affect your connections/overlays. But everyone in the region is incredibly friendly, so many people were helping me :) Bruno and Luisa are very nice, interesting and caring people. In the first evening or when some new workawayer arrived, we had dinner altogether – thanks again, Luisa, you have some really good cooking skills! Bruno‘s property is like 10 minutes away from the sea, on the way is a kind of international supermarket and a nice new café, 15 minutes in the other direction is a Panamanian tienda. In addition, during the week, there’s different people passing by from who you can buy eggs, milk, cheese, vegetables or prawn. Bruno and Luisa will ensure that you know about these opportunities. I stayed with them for 8 working days and spent these with removing rust from the roof of the container apartment, sanding and painting wood, as well as painting the ceiling in the little casita that they’re building right now. Bruno handed the responsibility over to me so that I make it nice. Outside work, I of course went surfing. I started with a foamie and when Bruno saw my skills after some days, he made me change to a shorter epoxy board to keep me challenged and to make progress. I felt that was quite caring! Also, he didn’t get mad at me when I returned with a broken fin on one board and he especially didn’t get mad at me when I accidentally dinged the other board, only two days later. (While I of course felt incredibly bad!) Instead, he was more concerned whether I got injured. The life in Cambutal is calm, sometimes there‘s an event. I witnessed a live music evening, a market and the annual fishing competition including a fiesta. The community is rather small, international though, and I soon knew many faces. I feel like many people are couples and/or families and it wasn’t so easy to meet people in their 20s. Though, I made a Panamanian friend while surfing and in my last evening at the fishing competition, another guy approached me nicely, so if I had stayed longer and also, if my Spanish was better, maybe it would have developed. Because the people are nice and curious! Cambutal is a good place to experience some solitude (if you want), so I wished to having brought more books. And fyi, there’s no ATM but many places are cash only (but both supermarkets take card). If I had asked Luisa/Bruno for advice on these little issues, we probably could have easily worked something out as both are solution oriented and well connected, but I wasn’t bothered enough to approach. Towards the end of my stay, Bruno proactively asked around for other workaway opportunities for me and recommended me, so that I got an offer. All in all, it was a good experience! I enjoyed my tasks, Bruno and Luisa are nice hosts and I felt it was a fair exchange! Thank you so much for those days!

Mi experiencia con este par de viajeros fue genial. Stefano y Giulio son personas curiosas, diligentes y con una gran capacidad para resolver problemas. Su pasión por la naturaleza y su creatividad es todo lo que está bien en esta vida. Me sentí muy bien apoyada cada vez que se presentaba un reto y debíamos sortearlo con lluvia de ideas. Stefano, particularmente, tiene un gran talento para todo lo relacionado con la carpintería, mientras que Giulio es un "critical thinker" nato y disfruta enormemente resolver rompecabezas y encontrar soluciones ingeniosas. La sinergia entre los tres fue muy divertida y enriquecedora... los risottos y los gnocchi también! ¡Gracias, chicos! :)

Saroja and his family welcomed us in a warm family vibe. We directly felt home and connected with the others. The work with the goats is not very demanding and they have a beautiful garden that must be even more after winter 😀

This lovely laid-back hotel, built right on the sea, was recently acquired by a couple from the USA, Mike and Jamie. They are really friendly and easy-going, it was easy to make friends with them and their dogs. It's undeniable that they are really pouring all their hearts into this place to make it their own and make it even better. The building currently needs some care, so I mostly worked with Mike and helped out with maintenance, repairs, painting, woodworks, electrics etc. He's a real handyman, and it was always pleasure working with him. Apart from this, as a workawayer, you may help with anything that's needed around the house. It feels quite spontaneous and full of life. Life is slow and relaxed in Bocas, you feel like you are part of a big family, and you will have plenty of free time to relax, or visit amazing beaches, surf, hike, snorkel / dive, bike, go kayaking straight from the hotel dock, do yoga, cook, go to bars, etc. You are outside in perfect fresh air and climate the whole day: for me, after working many years in a corporate environment, this feels like heaven. Guests are mainly from Europe, they are all clean, respectful and not too loud. It's a great opportunity to meet people from different countries! It's also a good place to improve your Spanish with the local staff Glendy, Julia, Martin and Freddy. The sleeping arrangement is perfect, you have your own little loft with a good mattress, which gives you a bit of privacy. Sleeping to the gentle sound of the waves every night is a really special feeling. A big thanks to you, Mike and Jamie for your trust and making this unforgettable experience possible! I couldn't have found a better place for my very first workaway.