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Living in Ouarzazate with Brahim's family was a very nice experience for me. I enjoyed talking with him and learning more about the Amazigh culture. My tasks were helping out with the social media, here and there the dishes and playing with the kids :D I recommend to everyone that wants to learn more about the moroccan culture and way of living outside the big cities. Me and my friends ended up booking a trip with him to the Sahara desert, because he knows so well the area and gave very good explanations.

It has been heartwarming to join Dani and the lovely beings in the creation of a dance floor, coloring wooden blocks, and weeding. Dani is a sensible and open being. He gladly welcomed me to the project on a short notice as he felt the resonance of my presence. The resilient Etna brings so much power and transformation into the space. We shared some music and whirling practices! He also shared some relevant insights on posture and alignment. I also enjoyed going on a recycling adventure together being agents of change, abundance, and care! I see this would be a precious experience for anyone who appreciates wellbeing, healing, introspection, and creative expression!

It was a great place to volunteer! Wilson is the best and he made the experience so much easier and comfortable, he's a great manager and helped a lot. We had an amazing volunteer team and worked really well together taking care of the hostel and the guests. We got to go on many tours and fully explore and enjoy La Fortuna. We had some fun gatherings, especially going to the hot springs at night together with everyone from the hostel. It was a very chill and easy-going environment. The hostel is on a quiet street in the town, where everything is walkable, and I always felt safe there. I saw many toucans in the trees behind the hostel, and even a sloth! I'm really glad I got to volunteer there and have all the experiences that I had.

I enjoyed Hannah's stay very much. She was very layed back and a happy person to have around. Even though her Spanish is still basic she had no problems integrating with the locals. She also worked away the jobs I gave her. Very recommandable, I wish her a super nice year in South America

We were very lucky and privileged to have Zoe with us. As a volunteer, she was incredibly involved, quick to learn, always ready to help, and not afraid of hard work. And she loves cooking, truly. Even when there was no need to cook, she was happily experimenting in the kitchen. Whoever hosts her next will be treated to amazing Asian dishes. She was also someone we could always rely on in the garden, with cleaning, organising, and general maintenance. No need to explain things twice. As a person, Zoe brings a great vibe. She’s intelligent, has an amazing sense of humour, and is a very engaging conversationalist with lots of experience to share. You definitely learn new things around her. We’d happily welcome her back anytime. Thank you, Zoe, for your time, energy, and dedication!

I couldn't have asked for a better place to settle into the start of my trip. Millie sets up volunteers for success on the farm and welcomed me along for some wonderful experiences - camping, horseback riding on the beach, boating etc. The cabin is cozy and perfectly equipped, the neighbours (including cats) are so great. I felt completely welcomed by all. Gardening, farm jobs & repairs, child care, horseback riding, caring for chickens and the other farm animals... The rural living is quiet and peaceful, but busy and exciting at the same time. With lots of time to explore the incredible sights of Northland... Okaihau is a nice central location, with some fun community events and only 30mins away to bigger towns and beaches. A car is *super important* up here if you want to go exploring! I loved every minute of my time here. Will miss them all dearly and would be back in a heart beat! The thanks are endless 💛

Esse voluntariado foi nosso sonho por uns meses antes de ter a oportunidade de ir, e, apesar de todas as altas expectativas que criamos ,ele não nos decepcionou nem um pouco. A ilha é linda e repleta de natureza de uma maneira que não tínhamos vivido ainda; nadamos com tartarugas marinhas, macacos cercavam nosso acampamento e todo dia conseguíamos ver algum animal diferente. A localização do voluntariado é um privilégio! Pertinho da lagoa azul, acordávamos cedo com os outros voluntários para ir até a lagoa de kayak e fazer snorkel antes do trabalho. Dessa forma conseguíamos aproveitar a magia do lugar antes dos vários barcos com turistas chegarem. Fomos muito bem tratados também na questão da alimentação, tendo frutas, legumes e alimentos variados chegando mais de uma vez na semana. Toda a equipe é tão gente boa que já estamos com saudade de interagir com a Luana, Marvado, marinheiro Luan e com a Majo, que mesmo estando fisicamente longe estava disponível para nos ajudar no que precisávamos. O acampamento é muito bem montado, com colchões, roupa de cama e travesseiros. O chuveiro tem água quente e a cozinha é bem equipada. Dá pra perceber que todas as instalações foram feitas com carinho. Mas é preciso estar ciente que o acampamento está cercado por mata atlântica, tendo muitas aranhas, mosquitos e insetos no geral. É um voluntariado diferente de outros que já fizemos. O trabalho da ONG é realmente muito bonito e me sentia muito bem limpando as praias e dando um destino útil para o plástico. Não tendo liderança constante por perto, cabe aos voluntários tomarem iniciativas sobre organização e também propostas de melhorias no trabalho. Passamos só duas semanas, mas não vemos a hora de poder voltar :)

Muchísimas gracias a Laura y Carles. Son anfitriones muy agradables. Estoy seguro de que recordaré con gratitud los dos meses y medio que pasé aquí. La naturaleza es muy hermosa: vistas a Montserrat, bosque, montañas, arroyo y cascadas. Hay suficientes caminos para pasear a pie o en bicicleta. La masía está a 50 minutos a pie de la estación de tren. Pero los anfitriones me llevaron muchas veces allí y de vuelta. También a Barcelona y a Terrassa. Y una vez a Montserrat. Las condiciones de alojamiento son muy buenas. Vivimos en la habitación para voluntarios y también en una habitación más pequeña en la masía. Había muchísima comida. Los anfitriones compraban todo lo que yo pedía. Además, nos ofrecían otra comida — desde carne hasta dulces. El trabajo no fue fácil, pero era justo lo que estaba buscando. Reparé el camino que había sido dañado por la lluvia. Instalé una valla para que los jabalíes no entraran en el huerto. Quité la hierba del césped para poder sembrar otra más resistente. Instalé aislamiento térmico en la casa cúpula. Desenterré muros de piedra que se habían derrumbado. Preparé leña. Además, logré montar un barril de madera sin usar clavos. Fue divertido. ¡Sin duda recomiendo a este anfitrión!

We had a fun time hosting Leonie for a bit more than two weeks. She joined in easily into all aspects of life here and helped us with various tasks, such as gardening, small construction projects to looking after our dogs, sheep and chickens while we were away for a few days. We got to know Leonie as an upbeat, and reliable person who fitted in well with our other workawayers. We wish her well on her adventures through New Zealand and do recommend her to other hosts. We would welcome Leonie back, any time.

Pyry was an exceptional help to us during a very busy time as our family began preparing the garden for the season. He stayed with us 3 weeks in February. He collected manure from the animals and, using wheelbarrows, spread hundreds of loads across the gardens. He made many rows for planting seeds, and everything will soon be ready for sowing. He also walked the dog twice a day, got up very early each morning, and was always looking for physical work to do. He collected branches, cut wood for his fireplace, and lit a fire in his room every day. He helped cleaning lots of pumpkins to get the seeds out. He worked a lot and worked very hard. We truly appreciated his effort and dedication, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors!

I volunteered with Cielo for two weeks near the end of January. She's a very hardworking and determined person who's always working on different projects, but she's also very sweet and down to earth (she'll also help you with your Spanish!) The people at this Workaway site are all very kind and interesting folks, so I'd recommend this Workaway for anyone who is ready to work hard and is interested in learning more about the city of Oaxaca and improving their Spanish. Really one of the best hosts I've met in the two years I've been travelling!!

Rin es una chica muy enérgica y positiva. Ha estado dos semanas en nuestra casa y ha participado de las actividades con toda la familia siempre de manera alegre y con ganas. Ha sido muy gratificante haberle conocido y comenzar a conocer la cultura japonesa para nuestro viaje a Japon. Gracias y hasta pronto!

I stayed with Alessandro and Stefania for two lovely weeks. I slept in my van as they could not offer accommodation during winter but this was very clear from the beginning and they welcomed me warmly in their home to share meals, discussions, friends dinners, travel stories and DIY ideas. They were keen on sharing the different projects they are part of, took me to fun events linked with local farming where I could meet really nice people. They recommended me a place to stay when I was in Val d'itria before joining them and were always making sure I would feel at ease. Thank you for the lovely stay and see you soon for some surf ! ;)

Asuka es una chica genial! tranquila y dispuesta a provar cualquier cosa. Predispuesta a todo y muy positiva. Nos ha gustado mucho su estancia en casa. Hasta pronto!

Ermanno was a truly generous and caring host! I was only able to stay a short while but he went out of his way to make my stay comfortable and fun. His place is a work in progress with lots of potential, and I hope someday I can come back and do some of the mosaics that I wanted to do. The work that I did do was not difficult but it was rewarding to make my small contribution to his place and his vision. Thank you, Ermanno!

Elena thanks for the time we had together the weather was dreadful, but thats makes no change, we had a realy good time, you was us a big friendly help! You was lovely with the Cats and the guinea pigs, and you cooked very nice meals like that very good curry and you give us everywhere a helping hand, like cutting Bitter Oranges and helping make Jam and a lots more. We had nice experiences together by cycling also at late evenings to join the nature club meetings about lynx and wilde cat in switzerland and about the pantanal from brasil, At the way we see rabits deers and foxes. We was swimming in Zürich, you also are a good swimmer. We playing "Memorie"and "Domino" You was the winner!. We wish you a nice happy time and see you again! You allways very wellkome Love from Maja and Christian, the cats Ivy and Frida and the guinea pigs

Lemon's stay has been full of fun and beauty. Our kids miss her and so do we. Lemon is a productive and hard-working human with excellent communication and a big heart. Our's is a fairly chaotic environment with lots of energetic wildlings on the run, but Lemon was very skillful in navigating a group of mixed age kids (and their parents!) . Lemon's knowledge is grounded in studies and work experience that meant really useful impulses, insights and suggestions for our kids were shared. I'm grateful for the meals Lemon prepared with such care, bringing our community together round the table at a time when we were feeling too stretched to offer big communal meals. Lemon was also a total angel in the house, often going above and beyond the required exchange and making the house feel lovely. I felt like we quickly built trust and that there was a lot of energy and willingness to engage in the whole of life here, and also to dive into friendships and share lifes journey with all it's highs and lows. It was clear from the start that here was a person with capacity for deep connection, whom you could confide in, trust, offer feedback to, get useful feedback from, give and receive support, party with, and enjoy living alongside. We hope to welcome Lemon again.

I wish I could truly express in words how incredible this place is. It is without a doubt the perfect workaway experience. Paul and Kelly are the most gracious, generous, and kind hosts. They immediately made me feel so welcome. Paul is an amazing communicator and working with him everyday was such a treat. The animals are so loved and well cared for and it was such an honor to be a part of their day to day lives. I cannot wait to return one day, because this place will stay forever in my heart.

Aminda and Teo are amazing people, very welcoming and true in opening their house and daily life to hosts. The place is stunning and the house is super cozy, perfect if you want to discover a more rural and local part of Gran Canaria. The job that has been asked was pretty chill and fully appropriate for our deal! Hope to come back to visit you guys after these 2 great weeks and gracias por todos! <3

Punta Hermosa and Casa Mar are truly special places. I feel very greatful to have volunteered here. Patrice and his family are very hospitable and he is a lovely host. The hostel has a lot of character and attracts an awesome crowd. I would highly recommend volunteering here if you have the opportunity!