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Victoria provided a safe, comfortable, and welcoming stay for my first workaway experience. She offered flexibility to use skills to give back for your work experience. She was able to show this by explaining how other guests used their talents like sewing or construction, or furniture restoration. People with knowledge/experience with building projected will be able to see the work Victoria has put into her home to make it beautify and stylish and inviting while they do their own rewarding work. I am very grateful to Victoria for allowing me to pick her brain about Wellington and New Zealand history and culture. We cooked tother or took turns preparing meals and visited local spots. I hope to remain in touch in the future should the opportunity arise. Much gratitude for this experience!

Yeferson tuvo un excelente desempeño durante su voluntariado. Destacó por su muy buena disposición, su personalidad cercana y su buen humor, lo que hizo fuera muy agradable. Realizó todas las tareas de forma responsable y cuidadosa, mostrando especial atención huéspedes y respeto en el trato con las mascotas pepino y aurora . Todo funcionó muy bien y se adaptó sin problemas a las actividades del día a día. Es una persona agradable de estar y conversar, con quien se pueden tener conversaciones interesantes. Lo recomiendo ampliamente para cualquier experiencia de voluntariado. Altamente recomendable .

I spent a month teaching English in Darién, and it was a deeply memorable experience. Jonathan's project is unique. The students (between the ages of 7 and 13) were open, lively, and curious, and their enthusiasm made every class worthwhile. I was given space to create my own lesson plans and experiment with activities, which made the work both creative and meaningful. Classes were always in the afternoon. I would say that volunteers should actually be prepared to plan lessons independently and improvise when necessary for the best experience and results. Darién itself is a unique place — remote, beautiful, and culturally rich. Living there requires flexibility and an openness to a different rhythm of life. For me, the experience was an incredible chance to understand the realities and strengths of communities in the area, but without a doubt, speaking some Spanish is a must. I would recommend this placement to volunteers who are proactive, resilient, and motivated by genuine exchange rather than comfort. Hope to go back one day and visit -- see how it's all changed since Jonathan has several projects on the go at once. His family is lovely and were so kind and inclusive, made me feel like home. Miss them already

Palina had to cut her visit short for personal reasons, but in the three days she was here she did great work, and was very polite. She is welcome back anytime.

Nos encantó este lugar, desde el primer momento nos sentimos muy cómodos, bien recibidos y profundamente agradecidos por todo lo que nos brindaron y enseñaron. Fue una experiencia muy especial para nosotros, no solo por lo aprendido, sino también por el ambiente tan lindo y armonioso que están formando cada día con tanto esfuerzo y dedicación. Aunque no pudimos conocerte mucho, Mónica, sabemos que sos una gran persona, y lo mismo sentimos por Susi. Se nota el cariño, la pasión y la energía que ponen en este proyecto, y eso hace que el espacio se sienta auténtico y lleno de calidez. Nos llevamos un recuerdo hermoso, aprendizajes valiosos y, sobre todo, mucha gratitud por la confianza y el trato tan cercano que nos dieron. Les deseamos muchísima suerte, energía y que este proyecto siga creciendo poco a poco, de la mejor manera, como se lo merecen. Gracias por todo, de corazón 💛 Con mucho cariño, Diana y Gabi ❤️‍🩹🇦🇷

Haha I'm sorry I forgot to leave a review! I think about my time here very fondly and I loved working at the hostel. The work was very simple and easy to do if you enjoy the company of others. Costas is lovely and recommended so many great places to go visit. I have a picture of Meteora still on my bedroom wall. What an unforgetable experience! In the summer Costas also threw a Greek BBQ and the food was amazing. Thank you so much for having me

We loved meeting Sasha and having her here to help us out. She’s a quiet and mature young woman, happy to do whatever tasks and contributing intelligent conversation. All the best for your travels in Australia Sasha!

It has been such a pleasure and incredible help to have Jasmin staying with us for a week! She is very respectful and we're so happy with everything she did for us, she helped in the house, in the kitchen, in the garden and with our daughter. A reliable helper for sure, thank you again Jasmin 🙏🏻 ❤️

Steffanie was such a great help and company, so much initiative and motivation. Also independent when needed and when we couldn´t pay much atention to her... Thank you so much for having stayed with us.

We are very grateful to Owen for all the help he provided at the institute. He was open-minded, motivated, and always eager to improve his Spanish while delivering high-quality English classes. He showed great commitment to his teaching responsibilities and consistently prepared engaging and effective lessons for the students. His positive attitude and willingness to learn made a meaningful difference in the classroom. At home, he was respectful, tidy, and considerate of the other volunteers, contributing to a harmonious living environment. Within the local community, he was kind, friendly, and always maintained a great attitude, building positive relationships with those around him. Overall, Owen was a valuable member of the project, and we truly appreciated his contribution. we highly recommend him for future hosts. thank you so much and we hope to see each other's soon.

Wir haben in Elke's Paradies knapp 2 Wochen verbracht und waren echt begeistert. Elke ist eine äußerst liebenswerte Person, mit der man sehr viel lachen, aber auch spannende Geschichten austauschen kann. Unsere Unterkunft war einfach genial, es fehlte an nichts. Unsere täglichen Aufgaben wurden von Javier, Elke's Mitarbeiter, sowie Elke selbst sehr gut kommuniziert und erklärt. Man muss kein Pferdekenner sein, um die Arbeit an und mit den Pferden zu lernen und zu erledigen. Es ist sowohl tägliche Routine, als auch wechselnde Arbeit vorhanden, was uns sehr gut gefallen hat und die Zeit sehr schön machte. Elke kümmert sich mit viel Engagement um jeden Gast und steht mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Mit ihr ist es einfach sehr entspannt. Freie Tage sollten im Vorfeld gut geklärt werden, damit die Versorgung der Tiere gewährleistet wird. Die Arbeitszeit teilt sich meist auf in 4 h vormittags und 1 h am Abend, was aber auch individuell abgesprochen werden kann. Wir möchten uns für diese tolle Zeit auf deiner Finca bedanken, liebe Elke. Wie schön, dass wir diesen Fleck Erde, die Tiere und dich gefunden haben. Wir kommen gerne jederzeit wieder ❤️

We are truly grateful to Emma for all her help and dedication throughout the project. She consistently gave her very best in every situation. At home, she was extremely helpful, always eager to keep the space cleaned and organized, and she positively encouraged the other volunteers to do the same. With the neighbors, she was kind, respectful, and a great listener, building warm and meaningful connections. Outside the house, she showed great willingness and enthusiasm in every activity. At the institute, she was considered one of the best teachers by the students. She prepared her classes thoroughly and delivered high-quality lessons. She taught B2 level preparation and handled this responsibility with great professionalism. Emma was always responsible with the duties assigned to her, and she consistently showed initiative by offering to take on additional groups and provide extra support whenever needed. She definitely added meaningful value to the project, and the local community appreciated and loved her very much. If she is interested in joining your project, we highly recommend accepting her without hesitation. We are completely confident that she will give her very best, as she consistently demonstrates responsibility, dedication, and genuine care in everything she does. She will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to your team and community. thank youuuu so much, hope to see each other (Hoping in Germany soon).

I stayed two weeks with Dora, Benjamin, Thiago and Kai in Tananger, Norway, and it was a truly beautiful experience. From the beginning, Dora made me feel calm, welcomed and part of the family. She is incredibly caring and open-hearted. I also enjoyed spending time with the twins — playing games, football, trampoline, hide and seek, cooking games and more. It made my inner child very happy and I felt so light in mind because of them. Spending time with Benjamin was also great. I personally see him as a bit of a nerd (in a good way). We played Roblox, tried VR and he became my first ice-skating teacher. Beyond daily life, our conversations about spirituality, shamanism, plant medicine and music journeys were meaningful and eye-opening. She introduced me to amazing hikes like Dalsnuten and even took me to sauna followed by a cold fjord swim — one of the most magical experiences of my life. Her travel stories, especially about Cuba, were very inspiring. I will definitely miss her delicious tacos, pizza, pasta, fiskeboller and rice pudding pastry! I truly felt at home in Tananger and feel grateful to have been part of this family. I strongly recommend them to future Workawayers.

We hosted Petr and Pavline for about 10 days and it was an amazing experience , they both are very kind and respectful people...they were as a family for us in that short period of time...I hope to see them again one day! Thanks for everthing my friends! Nata and Fer

A fantastic opportunity to be involved in a local project that aims to make language learning accessible for all in a beautiful town in Southern Colombia that has plenty to offer. Popayán is a lovely historic "white" city and to be able to walk everywhere in the centre, where we were accommodated, was a great pleasure. The locals that came in for the language practice were from all walks and stages of life. It felt rewarding to be able to impart a little knowledge and share some fascinating conversations with the community. Miguel, Alfredo and everyone working at the cafe, including the teachers, are all nice and welcoming, and are happy to assist with whatever you may need during your stay. Thanks for the Spanish classes Miguel, and to the baristas and Ms. Mary for the delicious food and drinks! There is always something to do or a class to attend to at this place, so you'll easily fall into a nice routine, which we enjoyed after some sporadic travelling. Apart from assisting with the language classes, we also helped with marketing, content creation, painting the walls, and some light gardening. We can't recommend this opportunity enough and we wish everyone here all the best!

Nelleke and Bert stayed with us for a week and it was a very good experience. They are a very nice, open minded couple and it was a pleasure to host them. They were proactive and worked really hard with me in the garden and around the house, and were a great help. They are discreet, friendly and interesting people and Bert is really good at fixing stuff! Thank you Bert and Nelleke!

Ruthi and Matt stayed with us for 2 weeks in February. They were well organized. And although the weather wasn't good, they worked every day outside. They tidied up our big garden from winter status and loaded the trailer several times with all the branches and leaves. (And they had luck: the last days here spring was arriving!)

Collin was a great addition to our team! He was proactive, responsible, and always willing to lend a hand. He brought a really positive energy, was cheerful, and connected very well with both the staff and our guests. He completed all assigned tasks in reception and the bar with commitment and a great attitude.

I spent the whole month of January at Faren and Arianna's and I had 4 great weeks. The house, the village and the whole area around are just wonferful. As Workawayers, the day would start with taking care of the chickens and the ducks. Then, if the whether was good, we were meeting with Arianna around 10h30-11h to go and work in the field (sometimes with Quinto, the donkey :). I was there at the time of prunning, so the work was mainly about collecting the olive trees branches, choping it if necessary and burning it or leaving it on site so Arianna could come later to shred it to fertilize the land. These days, we had to prepare and pack our lunch to eat in the field. We were usually going back home around 15h30-16h and would meet again for a delicious and healthy dinner that we were sharing at their place. Workawayers are also in charge of "closing" the chickens and the ducks before the night. We had some days with bad wether (snow actually!) and Faren and Arianna found some tasks to do inside, like building shelves and putting in order the lab, labelling honey jars, shelling beans, harvesing propolis, etc. We also went twice to Faren's studio to help her with its renovation. We were working during the weekdays and had the weekend free. Since we are in the countryside, Arianna was kind enough to drive us and come to pick us up at Montevarchi's train station so we can go on a daytrip (the beautiful city of Arezzo in my case). Workawayers are staying in a separate apartment (which is very nice and comfortable, with an amazing view), so we were quite independent from Faren and Arianna, but they were always available in case we needed anything. We were also usually quite autonomous with the tasks we had to do, and all in all this way of working suited me very well. We also had the chance to enjoy Faren's cooking talents (and lucky us, she likes baking!), we played cards and enjoyed an "apericena" at the place where Arianna works. Las but not least, I shared my time there with two other volunteers and had a great time with them. Faren and Arianna are very chill and very easy to communicate with. They live in an amazing place, run an amazing project, and I can only whish them the best for the future.

Natalia estuvo con nosotros unos cuantos días y lo disfrutamos y aprovechamos al máximo dio tiempo de todo , nos terminó una pintura de la casa que estaba complicada para nosotros , hicimos equipo desde el primer día , paseamos al sol y hasta tuvimos juegos de mesa .Espero vuelva en su próximo viaje a visitarnos , Siempre agradecida