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We had the pleasure of hosting this lovely family of five on our farm, and we truly appreciated the energy and effort they brought to their stay. They were hardworking, reliable, and consistently willing to help with whatever tasks needed doing. From daily farm jobs to general upkeep, they approached everything with commitment and care. As a family, they were caring, organised and capable, and it was clear they value responsibility and teamwork. The children were caring, intelligent and respectful and and the parents ensured everyone contributed positively to the experience. We’re grateful for the work they completed during their time with us and wish them all the very best in their future travels.

Elise una chica muy trabajadora ayudo en todo lo que había que hacer en el proyecto,regó las plantas pinto saco hojas para las compostas y ayudo a cocinar ,armo un huerto para las verduras y quedó muy bonito.es amable educada y sabe convivir con las personas .le gusta la naturaleza y también cuido y camino con nuestra perra Corina . La recomendamos muchísimo .

Really nice experience and truly rewarding job. The sanctuary is amazing. The animals here are the first thing and I love that, you can really tell that they care. You will learn about farm animals and how to care of them (It was my first time with cattle and I loved it!!) Special mention to the organisation at the sanctuary since they have an app than helps you all the time to know what to do. Brad is calm, kind person and very easy to talk to. I am very grateful to him for welcoming me into his sanctuary for a month. I highly recommend this experience!! :))

Niccolo came to stay with us for 2 weeks and was a support to the team. He followed tasks, helped out where needed and was positive throughout. Nic is a good team player and happy to help out. Nice supportive volunteer who we recommend for future experiences. Thanks Niccolo

Tanya joint our experience for 2 weeks alone (Liam did not attend). She was able to complete tasks and made some effort to support the dogs care, but there was a lack of enthusiasm and initiative at times. Overall, a nice young girl who completed our experience and helped provide love to our doggies. Thanks Tanya

From the start Aaron was hardworking, quickly understood and followed tasks, and overall was a strong team player. Oskar initially took a little longer to understand the tasks, but he always put in effort and later became a good team player. He showed more enthusiasm and commitment to the work and we appreciate it. Both are lovely young men, polite and respectful and welcome back anytime 😊 Recommended

This review is so ridiculously belated- I spent a month with Scott and Olya last June. In short: it was amazing. This was my first workaway ever and I was so lucky for it. That summer in general was the best one I’ve ever had, and it all started on Gambier. Scott is literally the loveliest man; he picked me up from the harbour with his dog Maple when I arrived, and within minutes I was in a hot tub with a beer in my hand. Olya was there too and some other workwayers, everyone was so nice I immediately felt at ease. I really enjoyed the work as well, Scott was very considerate, safe and has a very hands-off management style. The island is very beautiful, very quiet, and there's a bunch of hiking and camping opportunities going north from Scott's place. Swimming was a thing we did every day. Maple took some time getting used to me but within no time we were taking long romantic strolls along the plentiful beach, with eagles flying overhead and sea lions chilling on the docks. Be prepared for your heart to break when you leave her at the end of your stay, and be prepared to spend your time with really nice decent people. Thank you, Scott and Olya!

Malheureusement, mon expérience auprès de l'association s’est mal terminée. Pour une raison qui m’est complètement inconnue, j’ai eu droit à une excuse bidon pour me pousser vers la sortie après 6 semaines à travailler sur place, dont 5 semaines sur une base de données où je n’ai d'ailleurs jamais compté mes heures. D’après mon interprétation personnelle, je dirais qu’il y a de grosses lacunes côté communication, et une certaine fatigue qui s’est installée du côté des Belges et un pointe d’hypocrisie, hihi. Sinon, je suis certain que 90% des expériences se déroulent bien, alors foncez ! Vous aurez la chance de croiser l’équipe sénégalaise qui est au top : Fatima, Djibril et leurs consorts, et je ne parle même pas des enfants du quartier ou des talibés qui sont géniaux, ce sont des amours. Je vais vous donner la recette pour vous intégrer, que j’ai personnellement foirée : apprenez le plus de mots possible en Wolof, participez aux sorties en gang, prenez le temps de dîner avec toute l’équipe sur l’heure du midi et offrez des beignets quand vous le pouvez, hihi.

It was a pleasure to have Justin stay at my property. He was here 1 week, and helped with a range of tasks including weeding and harvesting bananas, firewood collecting, garden clearing, and herding sheep. Our annual A&P show was held while he was staying, and Justin helped set up for the show, assisted on show day (including the Gumboot throw competition), and helped pack up afterwards. His English is much better than he thinks, and improves every day. I would strongly recommend Justin, and he is welcome to return.

was truly an oasis! we could feel passion and balance all around the hostel, our experience was special about this place, we had meaningful tasks, comfortable room, delicious breakfast, LOVELY hosts and the COOLEST receptionists ever!! Coşku is the heart of that place, super patient with volunteers, never overwhelms with tasks, and you will face no problem if you feel Lotus as your home and treat it likewise. The time we spent with Ahmet was NOT Enough, there is soooo many things to learn from this man, he doesn't hide knowledge and teaches it with passion, I've had few "first time" experiences working with him. Bora, Mehmet, Esen you guys were the best part of Lotus experience for us, changing shifts like moon and sun :D thank you for hosting us❤️

This was my first workaway and it was a great experience. Maria made every effort to make me comfortable, spend time and share her culture with me. She made the details of our exchanger very clear from the beginning and that helped avoid any confusion. She has a great personality and an open heart. Her family was lovely and welcoming as well. I highly recommend her.

Staying with Sarndra was probably one of the best times we've had on our trip so far! The place was amazing, the people were awesome and Sarndra was a lovely host. She was so fun to talk to, the projects she had us do in the garden were fun and varied, and her cooking was great!!!! We were very sad to leave, and will stop by if we drive through Dunedin again❤️ Thanks for every Sarndra☺️

What a beautiful experience it was... And all of it thanks to the incredible community of people I was invited to. I am truly grateful for them taking me in and sharing their knowledge, their life and essentially making me feel like part of the family. A wonderful family, with whom I shared the best conversations, the best meals, the best times watering the plants in their incredible gardens, their home. My stay was one of a kind, I learned SO MUCH about permaculture, bees, natural cosmetics, sustainability, manzanillas and calendulas... I can't say enough to express how grateful I am to have had this adventure with Christine, Antonia and the rest of the community. Thank you, muchas gracias for all you have shared with me, for your trust and the kindness you shared (and the fresh eggs from the chickens) . Fue BAKAN! Gracias <3

Alaric was very capable and respectful. I was not able to spend much time with him due to my work schedule but after he left I discovered he had completed what I suggested would earn his keep for a month in a week. We wish him the best.

I have spent 4 weeks at Armgard's farm and I enjoyed my time there. It is admirable what she has built and how she is managing it all! Armgard is very welcoming and always comes up with not only ideas for new work projects but also activities for a free time. And she is litterally like a walking book full of stories to tell. Besides that, she is a great cook so you won't stay hungry. The work I have done here was mostly around the animals (feeding, mucking out, grooming), but also repairing fences or paddocks. I have had a wonderful time at the farm and the only thing that could have been better was the weather :D I would definitely recommend the stay at Armgard's place to everyone who likes to work outside and enjoys to be around animals. Thank you and take care! Silvia

My stay there was amazing. Thanks to Maya and Metin for welcoming and opened their house to me. I helped them cleaning the rooms , stairs, terrace. In my free time Maya helped me giving suggestions of places to visit and all the time she was worried about me to feel comfortable. She is friendly , talkative and excellent guide (thanks to her I never felt lost in Istanbul) . Additionally, I helped her to practice spanish. Thank you!

This was a turning point in our journey. Halfway through our 8month trip, we volunteered at Leyla and Allan’s reserve. What a reserve, a whole mountain dedicated to preservation. They have a hotel on site where you’ll stay. I was traveling with my partner and we always had a private room. You work 5hours a day. You need to be autonomous and interested. This place is an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in the true colombia. Colombian cuisine, nature and workers will brighten each day that you spend here. You are not expected to work more than 5hours. In your free time you can go swim in the river, enjoy the amazing library or go hike up the mountain to meet the Kogis (indigenous group). We worked on the weekends to finish up projects but really that’s just because distillation and product creation intrested us so much. We stayed a lot with Delouis, the chemist of the hotel. For us, this is how a typical day would unfold : Wake up at 7am Get breakfast (cooked by one of the chefs), this is a time to share and talk with the other workers. Start working at 8 am, usually by giving water to the plants in the garden. Work until 12, doing different type of jobs in the garden or in the laboratory. We saw how the natural products are created there. From cutting the plants to sticking the etiquette on the bottle. You do it all, and it is so interesting! You eat at 12, again Colombian cuisine cooked by a chef. You work for one more hour. And then you have your day free. Even if you work, you learn and it doesn’t seem like Work. We couldn’t recommend this place more ! At the end of the day everyone just feels like family. And it will be hard to leave this place. It will keep a piece of our hearts.

Great Workaway in such a unique place, I would 100% recommend this experience. I planned to stay for 1–2 weeks and ended up staying for over a month. From Arturo’s warm and welcoming energy to the genuine sense of community you become immersed in, my time here was really special. You quickly feel like part of the family rather than just a volunteer. It’s well worth the journey to the end of the world. For hikers and wildlife lovers, this place is perfect. There are plenty of hikes you can do as day hikes, or longer treks on your days off. The hostel also has bikes you can use to explore the island! There’s a cute, friendly cat (Lum) at the hostel, and you can watch whales from the front porch. It's a slice of paradise

Pasé una semana con Cathi, Victor y Damian, y realmente sentí que parte de la familia. Los contacté cuando llegué a Santiago, y Cathi respondí de inmediato para avisarme que podía venir al día siguiente. El objetivo principal de mi viaje fue para practicar español y experimentar la cultura chilena, y tengo muchos de ambos. Tuve una habitación cómoda, y comimos todas nuestras comidas juntos (¡Cathi es un gran cocinero!). Comí muchas de diferentes comidas chilenos, y la familia era muy paciente con mi español limitado. En comparación con algunas otras Workaways, esta experiencia tiene horas de trabajo menos estructuradas y es más una integración en la familia con lo que sea que haga. Cada día fue un poco diferente: algunos días, todos vamos a visitar a Santiago para visitar a los clientes para coches, pero la mayoría de los días nos alojamos en Melipilla y hicimos tareas en la casa. No tengo experiencia en bouldering, por lo que mi tarea principal estaba viendo Damion: ¡es muy curioso y activo, y le encanta jugar! También cociné el almuerzo un día, pasé un tiempo con algunos niños y escaladores en el gimnasio de Bouldering, e hice un poquito para ayudar con su trabajo de mecánico. Hice muchas conexiones mientras estaba allí, y encontré que las personas eran muy amables e interesadas en hablar y conocerse. Si está buscando una inmersión cultural con una familia chilena con mucha comunidad, disfrute de los niños, y está contento con un horario flexible, recomiendo encarecidamente a esta familia!