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Helen volunteered with us for nearly 6 weeks, she is a very experienced teacher with specialist in mathematics. Helen is someone who is very enthusiastic and committed about teaching and learning with specialism in mathematics. She delivered a training session for the teachers as part of their teacher training on Assessment for Learning and Working Memory. Helen also gave a talk at the hostel to the students about gender roles and stereotypes. She spent time with the care home residents, sharing her travel phots and assisting in an exercise class. During her entire stay Helen participated in all the cultural events, festivals, Aarti, attended a charity talent show, participated in the Yagna ceremony at the Yagnashala, puja at the Gaushala, celebrated Uttarayan with the pre-school and the hostel children, attended the prosthetics camp to meet the doctors and patients and see wonderful work done to fit individuals with prosthetic limbs and callipers, visited Manilaxmi Jain temple, celebrated Vasant Panchmi, attended mass wedding, participated in republic day, dressed in the colours of the Indian flag, watched the performances by the children and gave a speech. Attended the opening of a library at a local school met students, staff, donors and gave a speech. We feel Helen made a huge contribution as an experienced teacher and we hope she will return to see the progress of the children. The whole school and campus staff will miss her.

I have very positive memories of my two-week stay as a volunteer. Hugo is extremely open-minded, kind, and helpful. During my stay, I worked in the garden in exchange for accommodation and delicious vegetarian meals (Hugo is also vegetarian). We visited an indigenous Ayoreo community in Santa Cruz twice, and Hugo shared fruits from his garden with them. He also took me to try delicious local food. During these trips, he often brought food for homeless dogs. He told me a lot about different topics. It’s clear that he has a wide range of knowledge and is very curious about the world. The stay was also very nice because of his big and peaceful garden. The only downside was that it rained a lot because of the rainy season. Thank you Hugo!

Rowan was a fantastic helper! Although he stayed with us for only one week, he made a great impact. He is a very talented artist and drew a wonderful picture of a mammoth for us. He also kindly taught us some simple English, which was very helpful and fun. He is friendly, creative, and easy to communicate with. We highly recommend him to any host! Take care and have a safe, wonderful journey ahead! Thank you, Rowan!

DQ was a wonderful guest. Quite intelligent and soft spoken. She has a good command of the English language. If any communication was lacking it was mostly my deaf ears , lol. She picked up novel tasks quite quickly, and followed instruction well. Including riding a massive Harley Davidson that was much too big for her without dropping it. Some serious street crowd right there.😆😎 It is alway quite fascinating to meet new friends from such a different lifestyle, and culture. She did well to adjust to the rural Canadian life. Wishing her all the best. I hope she continues to explore the world through this program. And is always welcome here. ❤️

Drew was one of our most conscientious guests. A kind and gentle soul. He was always eager to help, and was good company. We wish him all the best, and safe travels.🙂🙏 Joe.

I stayed with her for two weeks, and even though it was a short time, I had a really wonderful and memorable experience. We share very similar interests, so I got to do a wide variety of things during my stay. Sometimes I felt like a tailor, repairing her clothes, or carefully removing pilling from sweaters. Other times I folded lots of origami, sorted jewelry parts, painted on the wall, or worked in the garden pulling specific weeds that kept coming back as the weather got warmer. I also joined her on hikes in the forest, where we collected bags full of wild garlic. None of these tasks felt like work at all — I enjoyed them so much that I sometimes forgot about the time. Even though I was clearly enjoying myself, she still made sure I had plenty of free time and days off. Honestly, it almost felt like I was just spending my time doing things I love. Food was also a highlight. I had fresh eggs from her chickens and geese, dairy products from nearby farms, herbs from the garden, and many Knödel that she made herself. Everything was delicious, and I truly appreciated the quality and care behind the meals. She is a very talkative and open person, and we had long conversations every day. By the third day, I already felt like I had known her for much longer. She shared many things about herself, the local area, and Austria, which made the experience even richer. There is also a cat named Mitzi, and I was happy that we got along very well, even though she said it doesn’t usually happen. I have already been missing Mitzi. The location is also beautiful. Her house is in a quiet area with gentle hills, where you mostly hear birds. The weather was often sunny, so I could go hiking after work, which I really enjoyed. The nearest station is about a 30-minute walk away. Overall, I had a very enjoyable and meaningful stay, and I’m grateful for the time I spent here.

We had a great time and got a lot of help. We felt completely safe to leave the farm work in your hands. I can highly recommend hosting this lovely little family, you will both have fun and get the work done!

Pierre trouxe conhecimentos do cultivo de cogumelo e iniciamos com ele um cultivo de shimeji branco aqui no sítio. Pesquisou também sobre especies nativas e respeitou o lugar e as pessoas que conviveram com ele neste período.

Georgina was an absolute pleasure to have as part of the space. She brought a warm, open energy that naturally connected with everyone around her. She approached the work with a good attitude and was also very present with the other volunteers and our team here. Respectful, easygoing, and a joy to be around- Any host would be lucky to have her.

It was great having Ferguson here with us. He brought a really nice energy to the space and it was nice to see him get involved with everything, from the music to the activities and the volunteering You’re always welcome back anytime. Hope the road’s treating you well and that we cross paths again somewhere down the line. Un abrazo, Jesse

Last February we spent a month at the finca working on the walls of a new compost toilet and starting the foundations of a new house. The work is dynamic and fun, perfect for people who love creating things getting their hands dirty. We felt welcomed from the very beginning and built lasting connections. Caro and Nico are two wonderful people, open minded, communicative, and incredibly welcoming. The same can be said for everyone living at the finca. We are truly grateful for the experience and the relationships we created. We never felt judged or unwelcome, never out of place, but instead immediately at home. The finca is a magical place, inhabited by amazing human beings and surrounded by pure nature. A thousand thanks are not enough. The days we spent together flew by far too quickly. We sincerely hope to see you again one day. You are special. Warm greetings to each and every one of you.

I had a really great volunteering experience with Cleusa. She gave me a very warm welcome from the moment I arrived, and I immediately had my own personal space, which I really appreciated. She did everything she could to make me feel comfortable, especially during the holiday season when we cooked amazing feasts together. Those were truly special moments of sharing. Even if communication was sometimes a bit challenging, we always managed to understand each other, and those moments often turned into something very funny. I highly recommend this experience if you want to immerse yourself in the daily life of someone in Brazil and live something authentic. A big thank you to Cleusa for her positive energy and good vibes! Ps: she loves listening to music 🎶

Phoebe is a cheerful, very kind girl, and we had some very pleasant conversations. She's a lovely person and very positive; the children loved her and she spent a lot of time with them. We spent two wonderful months with her and wish her the best of luck for the future and her next steps.

Hosting Chiara was an incredible experience for us. She stayed for about a month before walking the Caminho, helped us with daily life around the house and the animals. She cooked amazing food, helped me keep the place clean, and took our two big dogs for occasional walks. Also with really heavy duty tasks, related to our house project and the garden she gave it all, was 100% reliable and her help had a huge positive impact on the project. Spending time with her was always a pleasure. She was very proactive in exploring the area and creating her happy environment. I’d host her again anytime 🤍

We had such a lovely experience! The work was really relaxed and the other volunteers and hosts were so friendly. The accommodation and food was solid! it was especially great to spend time with local children!

First of all, thank you, Armando, for giving me the opportunity to work for/with you. I spent two weeks with Armando's family, and I loved it. I felt at home immediately. Everyone was kind and helpful, and they also have three lovely dogs. My job was simple: helping to build a stone wall and working in the garden. I worked 4.5 hours a day and had 2 days off per week. Public transport is very rare, but I could use Armando's bike, so I cycled around the surrounding area, which was probably my favorite part of my stay. I wish you all the best. I hope we meet again and play football on the beach.

I spent 2 months with this family across February and March and I enjoyed every second of it. There is a positive and comfortable atmosphere in the house, the kids are energetic and love to play: even during winter we spent a lot of time outside playing and walking. I had a lot of free time to go skiing and explore the area around Cortina (every week day until 3pm) , even without a car. Arianna and Pier were both extremely welcoming and I absolutely would come back to do this experience again.

I was in Elisabeth's house for almost a week to take care of her cat while she was on a trip. We spent only a few days together, but I'm thankful to be connected with her because she's deeply sensitive and lovely, always worried to make me feel comfortable and like at home. Her son is really sweet and he loved to play with me. she lives in a particular house and way. It's quite isolated and if you are looking for peace and nature connection this could be the right place to stay.

I had a wonderful time here. Isabel and Michel are incredibly kind, warm, and welcoming people. I felt at home right away. The property and the surrounding landscape are absolutely beautiful, with many spots to explore. The nearby town of Portalegre is also not far away and definitely worth a visit! Since I stayed during spring, most of the tasks involved preparing the garden and beds for the upcoming season. This gave me the opportunity to learn many new things about gardening and permaculture in general. Michel and Isabel are very open to explaining new things and always assign tasks in a respectful and thoughtful way, based on what the place needs. There were also other activities around the house and property. You quickly notice how much effort they put into creating a warm, family-like atmosphere. The house has a very cozy communal space with a kitchen where you can find everything you need for cooking or baking. It’s a lovely place for volunteers to spend relaxed afternoons and evenings together. There are also creative activities available, such as wood carving. And if you’d like to bring in your own ideas or projects, you’re very welcome to do so. I am very happy and grateful that I had the chance to experience here. It’s a place that is truly hard to leave. Thank you so much for the amazing time! I wish you and the project all the very best! I will always look back on my stay with very positive memories.

We spent about six weeks in this beautiful place and had a really great time. We felt at home right from the start and had a very positive stay. During our entire stay, we were alone on site and took care of the house. The sisters were not present, but communication with them worked very well. Whenever we had questions or needed to clarify something, they responded quickly. The exchange was always friendly, reliable and uncomplicated. Our main tasks were housekeeping. In addition, we also took on some other work in the house and garden. We did this independently and on our own responsibility in consultation with the sisters. Overall, it was a very valuable and trusting experience, and we are very grateful that we had the opportunity to be there.