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Our experience was truly unforgettable, exactly what Celeste and I had been hoping for, and so much more! From the very beginning, we were welcomed into a warm and inspiring community that genuinely values the work being done and expresses deep gratitude for every contribution. Although the team is small, their dedication to the mission is remarkable. They are not only fully committed to the cause, but they also show sincere care for the comfort and well-being of every volunteer. From day one, we felt included as part of the family, not only by the staff but also by the other volunteers. One of the greatest highlights was sharing this journey with volunteers from all over the world. The intense late-night discussions, the laughter-filled card games, and the meaningful connections we built are memories we will cherish for a lifetime. Beyond the volunteer work, we also had the opportunity to explore the region and immerse ourselves in Tanzania’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The balance between meaningful work and cultural discovery made the experience even more special. We sincerely recommend this place to anyone considering volunteering. It is a life-changing experience that will always hold a special place in our hearts. We wish the entire team continued success and happiness, and we will definitely be back! That’s a promise :)

Nuestra estancia fue un poco excepcional porque coincidió con que justo Hilda iba a dar a luz y ellos no estaban en Chivay sino en Arequipa. Nosotros estábamos allí también y pudimos conocernos pasar un tiempo juntos y después nos ofrecieron pasar unos días en la posada de Chivay aunque ellos no estubiesen para que pudiésemos explorar el Colca y los pueblos. Allí estaba Pilar al cargo de la posada que kos ayudó con lo que necesitamos, también Leonardo el marido se acercó un día hasta allí y pudimos ayudarlos con algunos arreglos de mantenimiento en la casa. En todo momento su acogida y ofrecimiento fue muy cálido, nos sentimos parte de la familia y aunque no pudimos pasar mucho tiempo juntos lo poco que pasamos fueron encantadores. Son unos grandes anfitriones que disfrutan conociendo gente de distintos lugares y compartiendo tiempo y comidas con ellos. Y además dadas las circunstancias, excedieron todas las expectativas para realmente poder acogernos. Nos llevamos un breve pero bonito recuerdo de esta maravillosa familia con dos niños y ahora una niña y un perrito muy gracioso. Si tenemos ocasión volveremos a visitarles.

I do my first volunteer experience and I couldn’t imagine anything better. I spend 3 weeks in the Polish winter that is really nice to see with all the snow. We live in a beautiful and quiet forest. I learn a lot about permaculture, wood working, Polish culture/tradition and more because Adam have a great knowledge about so much things. Adam always try to find work that you like to do and listen to your desire. The food that Adam cooked was just delicious, he's a great cooker. I spend a lot of good times with him and can only highly recommand Adam as a host!

Pasé allí un mes y medio y podría haber pasado varios más. La experiencia fue en general muy buena, la gente muy maja y en seguida me hicieron sentir parte del equipo e incluso me pedían mi opinión en determinadas cosas y pude además aprender un poco de mushing. Los perros son maravillosos y súper cariñosos, trabajar con ellos fue genial aunque la despedida no fue fácil. El lugar además tiene una tranquilidad y unas vistas privilegiadas. Ver el atardecer espectacular cada día se convirtió en rutina. Acerca del trabajo y las condiciones, para mí funcionaron perfectamente, aunque son especiales y no para todo el mundo entiendo. En mi caso ayudaba fundamentalmente en el bar/restaurante a Paula durante los fines de semana que eran más intensos de trabajo y a veces con las actividades en el kennel. Entre semana también tenía un par de días que estaba al cargo de las tareas del kennel (básicamente limpieza, comidas y medicinas para los perros). Entre semana además estaba solo en el Refugi con lo que tenía mucho tiempo para mí cosa que disfruté mucho. Por otro lado su filosofía de trabajo es relajada y flexible, esto implica que no siempre las tareas van a estar súper definidas. Aún así pudimos hablar sobre ello y encontrar nuestra manera de funcionar. Ellos están siempre abiertos a mejorar y recibir feedback. En general me llevo muy buen recuerdo del lugar, de todo el equipo y por supuesto de todos los perros. Si puedo, volveré a pasar por allí otra temporada o aunque sea solo de visita.

Michelle and Tobias were absolutely amazing! During the 3 months they stayed with us, we have come to consider them family. They are both extremely respectful, helpful, responsible and hardwoking. The communication between all of us was very easy and the atmosphere always fun! Both of them are amazing with children (we have a 1yo and a 4yo). Our daughters got very attached to them and we felt completely safe leaving them with Tobias and Michelle (even for a whole night.) Tobias was also always ready to help repair anything he could around the house. I would 100% recommend them to anyone.

J'ai eu a chance de faire mon premier Workaway chez Vibeke et sa famille et c'était juste génial. Merci à eux ! Je suis restée tout le mois de février et j'ai pu fêter Fastelavn (une fête nationale), deux anniversaires, j'ai aidé dans les tâches du quotidien (nourrir les animaux, faire du ménage, de la cuisine, préparer Fastelavn, préparer des bocaux de noix du jardin, faire des gâteaux..), nous sommes allés en Allemagne faire du shopping, fait du patin à glace, des balades en forêt, nous avons parlé de politique avec des gens qui font l'école à la maison comme eux autour d'un café et bien plus encore ! Bref, une expérience très riche avec des discussions très intéressantes et des bons fou rires. Je n'ai pas l'impression d'avoir travaillé mais plutôt d'avoir intégrer une nouvelle famille. Les enfants sont adorables, nous nous sommes très bien entendu. Merci encore pour cette aventure, je recommande à 100% !

Fati, Naceur and their three kids are a fun family who want to make sure you have an unforgettable time in El Jadida. In almost no time at all, the kids had warmed up to me (they call all Workawayers “teacher”) and I was spending most of my day with them. For a few days at the start of my stay, Fati took me to the beachfront for my morning runs, which I really appreciated. We even enjoyed a quiet breakfast at a cafe together without the kids for once! They were also kind to share the start of the special month of Ramadan, with traditional dishes for the family evening meal, and another pair of Workawayers arrived at this time. Because there’s pressure to be part of the family, I found it hard to take time off and I worked long hours in my first week without much time alone or to relax, which left me tired for my second week. I typically spent the mornings cleaning up the mess from the previous night before setting up for breakfast when everyone was out of bed. Fati is very kind and well-meaning but often left me with no instructions or indication of when she might return, so I was looking after the kids alone for long stretches of time. There were also common miscommunication issues meaning I typically never knew what was going on, or what we were doing next. The pair of Workawayers who arrived later found these surprises a little stressful too. My free time was unfortunately mostly at night when I didn’t feel so safe walking around alone. El Jadida has just a few interesting things to explore - the walled Cite Portugaise, the beach, and souk/Medina area. The whole family is very screen-dependent which increased more during Ramadan. If you love YouTube, shopping, amusement parks, it’s perfect for you. The family’s lifestyle is comfortable but as they are transitioning from their previous large villa to a smaller apartment, the kids had a limited number of toys and the kitchen was understocked so we often ate out. I tried to encourage more creative play and introduce unfamiliar English vocabulary, but the kids tended to prefer certain games on repeat, although they would become interested in something new if I was putting a lot of effort into it. They spent a little time completing homework sheets during my second week, but definitely had more energy for play than for studying. The kids gave me head lice during my stay. Since Fares, the youngest, is only around 2 years old there is a lot of screaming and often conflicts to be sorted out. I happily learned some more Moroccan Arabic in exchange for improving their English! Fati has loads of upbeat Arabic music to share during the car rides. Overall, they are a warm-hearted family who want the best for their Workawayers, and Fati really appreciated the help as she’s understandably very tired! Thank you all and I wish you joy for the rest of the year. ❤️

Joan est une hôte très douce et bienveillante. Trois semaines de workaway se sont écoulées bien vite. J'ai pu loger dans une chambre dans la maison de Joan, et ai pu bénéficier d'une intimité. Je me suis senti bien accueilli dès le début. Joan a une belle collection de dvd et de livres, nous en avons vu quelques-uns ce qui m'a permis de partager des moments conviviaux et de découvrir quelques films. Il y a de belles ballades à faire pour les amoureux de la randonnée, et de quoi faire aussi pour filer un bon coup de mains. J'ai apprécié mettre la main à la pâte chez elle. Une belle rencontre !! Encore merci, Laurent

Zora came to house-sit for us, we had a lovely experience hosting her. She looked after our animals beautifully and we came home to a warm and tidy house. We're in discussion with her to come back again.

My stay at this farm has been amazing. I felt at home in 3 days with a lovely and very funny family. The work was amazing, I was lucky enough to name and to give the bottle to two adorable lambs. The communication was very good. I loved the food. Met an amazing workawayer there. Only brilliant memories, highly recommend it.

Berta was with us for 3 weeks with her cousin Marta. They were a great help throughout. They were busy growing young plants, caring for the animals, cleaning the stables, renovating in the house and caring for the garden. They also cooked regularly and organized the household. We are very happy that they stayed with us and would be happy if they came back one day.

Hoy se fue Natalia de casa. Realmente fue un verdadero privilegio ser visitados por ella. Siempré cumplió con todo lo acordado y se adaptó a los ritmos de la casa. Hizo su primera tortilla española y cocinó platos que me hija disfrutó encantada. Mi perro, Guardián, se encariñó mucho con ella y extraña sus paseos. Gracias Nati por haber compartido con nosotros estos días y recuerda... "ya es tiempo". Abrazo gigante!

I stayed in Assa for a month, this was my first time doing a workaway and i couldn't have picked a better host. The atmosphere there is amazing, people are really nice including the staff and volunteers. I didnt have teaching experience before but if you can make it work. Lahcen is an amazing person and great host, he was helpful with everything, caring and really generous. I would really recommend this to everyone.

My time in this Workaway project was great. Vicky and Jackie were the best hosts. I enjoyed everything — the time at the school with the sweet kids, playing volleyball in the afternoons, and the weekends. Everything was just great:) I would recommend this to everyone who is thinking about doing a Workaway project. I can’t thank you enough for your time and for taking such good care of us during all those weeks. Hopefully, see you again soon!

English: I had a great time volunteering at this hostel in Villa de Leyva. I arrived toward the end of high season, so it was super chill and relaxed. María and Sebastián are such a cool, kind young couple—very helpful, easygoing, and they really didn’t ask for much. They manage some beautiful properties and create a welcoming, laid-back vibe. I’d definitely recommend this Workaway if you’re looking to spend some quality time in Villa de Leyva and connect with good people. ESP: La pasé increíble haciendo voluntariado en este hostel en Villa de Leyva. Llegué al final de la temporada alta, así que todo estaba súper tranquilo y relajado. María y Sebastián son una pareja joven muy buena onda, amables y siempre dispuestos a ayudar; además, no piden demasiado. Administran propiedades muy lindas y crean un ambiente acogedor y relajado. Sin duda lo recomiendo si quieres pasar un tiempo de calidad en Villa de Leyva y compartir con gente chévere.

Marvin and Justus stayed with us for a little over a month and we enjoyed there stay. They're very handy. They're excellent DIYers. They did carpentry, tiling, and electrical work for us. They're also very pleasant to have around. They're cheerful, easy to talk to, and adapt easily.

Marta was with us for 3 weeks with her cousin Berta. They were a great help throughout. They were busy growing young plants, caring for the animals, cleaning the stables, renovating in the house and caring for the garden. They also cooked regularly and organized the household. We are very happy that they stayed with us and would be happy if they came back one day.

Ho conosciuto Boaz ad agosto 2024 e da subito è stato super disponibile ad aiutarmi ad organizzare al meglio il mio arrivo e permanenza. È stato cosí gentile da venirmi a prendere all’aeroporto di Dar es Salaam e mi è stato di aiuto nell’orientarmi durante i primi giorni, come una guida. Ancora oggi, dopo tanti mesi, siamo in contatto. Consiglio a chiunque in cerca di un’autentica esperienza di non esitare a prender parte al suo progetto. Nonostante possa esser difficile immergersi in una cultura cosí diversa dalla quella europea, la ricordo come una delle esperienze piú arricchenti della mia vita. Se avete spirito di adattamento, non ve ne pentirete! Asante sana 🫶

I spent a month with Terri and her family in November 2025, and it was my second experience as a Workawayer, it was fantastic! Let’s start with the kids: I had the chance to spend time with them on my own as well as share moments all together as a family, and they are absolutely adorable. We painted, played games, chatted, and went to the skatepark together; it was so lovely to be part of their family life like that. I’ve been back in Belgium for a few months now and I think of them regularly. I really hope I can come back to Australia to visit them again soon <3 After taking an hour of driving lessons to feel more confident, I was able to drive the family car, and I was so lucky, because it allowed me to discover some beautiful places around Coolum Beach. For one week specially, I shared many dinners with Ryan and had the chance to talk about lots of different things with him; that was really great as well. And what can I say about Terri? She is amazing. I had many opportunities to talk with her, share a small glass of wine with a cheese platter, and help her with some household tasks. When she came to pick me up in Noosa to take me to Coolum, I immediately knew everything was going to go wonderfully, because within just a few minutes I already felt so comfortable with her. When I arrived, there were little thoughtful gifts waiting for me on my bed in my beautiful room. In such a short time, I felt like I had truly found a second family. It was very hard for me to leave, because she really has become a friend. Since I came back, we have continued to keep in touch, and I still receive photos of the kids from time to time. Thank you for everything during this month, I miss you so much.

¡Susana, Tom, Nila e Ilay, los extrañamos muchísimo!!! Tuvimos la suerte de conocer a esta maravillosa familia durante nuestro voluntariado, en su encantador rincón de paraíso, donde la naturaleza es la verdadera protagonista. El río Ñuble atraviesa su terreno y cada tarde nos regalaba un espectáculo impresionante al atardecer. Rodeados de montañas, bosques nativos y una paz absoluta, fue el lugar perfecto para recargar energías mientras viajamos haciendo autostop por América Latina. ¡Un lugar que nos llenó el corazón! Cada comida en la casa de ellos era un verdadero regalo, hecha con ingredientes frescos, locales y de calidad. El desayuno preparado con el yogurt casero de Tom y la granola preparada con tanto cariño por Susana se convirtió en nuestro ritual favorito... ¡qué lo extrañamos! Tom es un verdadero maestro en la elaboración de quesos, y cuando supimos que hacía mozzarella, no pudimos evitar proponerle hacer una pizza juntos. Estaba tan deliciosa que la "jornada de pizza" se convirtió en una cita que repetimos con mucho gusto. Los trabajos que realizamos siempre fueron estimulantes y variados: limpiamos los senderos en el bosque, hecho el huerto, construimos una mesa con palets y, sin duda, nuestra actividad favorita fue construir el fogón para las noches alrededor del fuego. Susana y Tom nos dieron mucha libertad y confianza, haciendo que cada tarea fuera aún más gratificante. Nos sentimos realmente como en casa de amigos. Además , su conocimiento sobre alimentos y plantas es realmente impresionante, y nos enseñaron muchísimo. Nuestra estancia fue una experiencia única y enriquecedora: Susana y Tom viajaron mucho antes de instalarse en la que ahora es su casa. Con mucha generosidad compartieron con nosotros sus experiencias de vida, que se convirtieron en una fuente de inspiración constante. Fueron una parte fundamental de nuestro viaje y siempre los llevaremos en el corazón. ¡No vemos la hora de regresar para verlos de nuevo y jugar con Nila y Ilay! ¡Un enorme gracias por todo lo que vivimos juntos! Siempre los llevaremos en el corazón.