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Our time in HaiPhong was surprising and very unique. We loved our time there and hope to have made a difference in the students we taught! This volunteer was different than what we expected, but it was an immersive experience deep into the daily life of Vietnamese society. You help and interact with kindergarten kids during the day. You teach them basic English through videos or games, or you simply play with them. It is time that they enjoy and after the first week they come at you screaming: 'Teachaaaaaa' And that is the best feeling. In the evening you help out at the English Academy where you help with the English classes for teenagers. After a couple of days you feel your added value and the students really are happy and motivated to learn from you as they also share their culture with you. The host family is really nice. Very attentive and gave us too much food! We thought we would try to lose some weight... but not in Vietnam. Haha Thank you Mrs Khuyen for your kindness to these two strangers and to the amazing Ms Hanh for the trust placed in us. It was a pleasure to share with you and your family! For the next volunteer, do be aware that the pictures did not reflect at all the experience or where we were. We were in the city centre - not in a camp/field. The air was polluted, traffic was constant, etc... As cities are. But don't worry, the host family has a massive garden with a waterfall that makes you forget all of that. :) And there was no science projects at all (which was sad). We only thought English the whole 5 weeks we were there... Also at times it can get boring. So we played Pickleball - the host family had rackets for us to us! You get two days off and you should plan to go places - for us it got quite claustrophobic to be in the city all the time. The host family and Hanh are more than happy to help you to plan places to go and rearrange your schedule to fit the travel time! Thank you for everything!

We spent almost two weeks here. During the first few days, we helped organize the Lantern Festival, which was such a special and unique experience to be part of. After that, there wasn’t always a lot of volunteer work to do, but Kelly made sure we never felt bored. On the quieter days, she organized different activities for the group to explore the surroundings of Chiang Mai and experience more of the local culture.

What a delightful couple Ash and Em were. It was like having family. When they arrived we gave them a list of what we would like to achieve and told them to make their own hours. They were conscientious, clean and fastidious with their work ethic and we were very comfortable leaving them with our beloved animals for 8 days. We would welcome them back whenever they can manage and we hope to stay in touch with them.

We arrived to volunteer and left with a family ❤️ Every day is different: between workshops, sharing moments, and volunteer hours organized in teams based on your passions (art, construction, social media, or personal projects), there’s always something inspiring to do. Everyone finds their own way to contribute and truly feel part of something special. Once a week, you help at the island’s dog shelter and another day at the local school. If you’re looking for a place to challenge yourself, meet amazing people, and feel at home even when you’re far from home, this is the right place ✨

AINHOA es una persona totalmente recomendable para participar de un voluntariado.. Estuvo en nuestra fundacion colaborando en todas las actividades y pasamos muy buenos momentos. Su predisposicion, interes y buen corazon se destacan en ella. Estamos felices de tener la posibilidad de compartir este tiempo y vivir la experiencia... GRACIAS por cada momento querida amiga.. Buena vida

Al estuvo un mes con nosotros, y fue increible.. Compartimos muy buenos momentos. No solo con el equipo de la fundacion, sino con los voluntarios y otras personas... Se creo una hermos amistad. Lo recomendamos totalmente para colaborar en voluntariados.. Gracias por todo amigo. Buena vida...

Estas dos personas son increibles... Pasamos una muy buena semana.. Estuvieron ayudando a todo el equipo de la fundacion y compartieron con los niños en las clases... Realmente los recomiendo para participar de un voluntariado. Estamos agradecidos por todo.. Buen viaje y hasta siempre.

Welcoming and very helpful family. Michelle and Brian offered me a new life experience. I stayed with them for a month and was amazed by their hospitality. Unfortunately, I can only travel with Workaway during the winter and wasn't able to follow their loving work with the bees. I took care of the green house and the geodome with great pleasure. They suggested several tourist destinations, and their availability was appreciated. I thank Sarah so much for her time, offering advice and frequent bus stops. My understanding of English isn't yet sufficient for conversation, but they were patient and everything went smoothly. Maria

Pasamos una semana muy buena con Nastya.. Estuvo colaborando en todas las actividades y la convivencia con el resto de los voluntarios fue increible.. Es una persona totalmente recomendable para participar de un voluntariado. Gracias por todo este tiempo..

There is a review that Daniel and Alinne is perfect couple and it is true! They are not only help us but also make everything happy - funny. Two super volunteers

Arthur and Amelie's staying made a good memories with my team. Arthur is funny and eager to try new things, Amilie is more calm. They worked carefully and always want to help. They cooked for us before leaving, and it was very good experience.

Anna is lovely girl and always try her best. She is open, easy to make friend and ready to explore new things.

Paula is cheerful, positive, honest and very hands-on. Just give her a task and she'll do it🙂 She's very good with children too Easy to be around with and good company too.

Kornelia stayed with us for two weeks. She is kind and responsible and has a big heart for children. Very hands-on and always ready to help whenever and wherever needed.

C'était notre première expérience workaway mère/fille et ce fut fabuleux ! Être au quotidien avec tous ces amours de chiens et de chats qui ne demandent que de l'affection nous a rempli de joie et de bonheur. Les tâches à réaliser sont simples: nettoyer les espaces de vie des chiens et des chats, les nourrir, les soigner, leur donner des vitamines, les médicaments quand c'est nécessaire, accueillir les touristes, leur faire visiter le refuge et le reste du temps, câliner les animaux 🥰 Ala et Lyndon, les propriétaires, sont vraiment incroyables et très engagés 💞 Ils vont tous nous manquer énormément et spécialement Mango Juice, le petit chat roux que nous parrainons maintenant !! Merci beaucoup à Ala et Lyndon pour leur accueil 🩷

The stay with him is intentionally simple. I lived there myself for a longer period of time and truly valued the experience. Especially enriching are the deep conversations you can have with him. He is open-minded, helpful, humorous, and very communicative. The place is heated with a cozy wood stove, and the hot water is traditionally warmed with wood as well. Those seeking conventional comfort should be aware that a rather Spartan lifestyle is embraced here. Thanks to his easygoing nature, you feel welcome and well taken care of. Thank you for the time, Stephan. --- German Der Aufenthalt bei ihm ist bewusst einfach.Ich habe selbst längere Zeit dort gelebt und die Erfahrung sehr geschätzt. Besonders bereichernd sind die tiefgründigen Gespräche, die man mit ihm führen kann. Er ist offen, hilfsbereit, humorvoll und sehr kommunikativ. Geheizt wird mit einem gemütlichen Holzofen, und auch das warme Wasser wird traditionell mit Holz erwärmt. Wer Komfort im klassischen Sinne sucht, sollte wissen, dass hier ein eher spartanischer Lebensstil gepflegt wird. Durch seine umgängliche Art fühlt man sich willkommen und gut aufgehoben. Danke für die Zeit Stephan

Une semaine passée auprès de Demelza et ses animaux, nous a permis d effectuer notre première expérience en NZ. Notre mission : repeindre le toit de la maison et différents travaux de jardinage. Demelza a su nous fournir le matériel adapté et les explications claires. En échange, nous avons apprécié le logement et la bonne cuisine de Demelza et aussi celle de Chloé sa fille. Merci pour ce bel échange. Le barbecue sur la plage restera un excellent souvenir. Nous recommandons Demelza pour une experience simple et conviviale.

Ivana only stayed with us for a month, but she immediately started working to figure out how she could help me around the house and with the girls. She's very organized, and she wrote down everything so she wouldn't forget anything. Ivana played mostly with Linda because Raquel was very busy with her homework. Linda had fun with her and definitely learned a lot of new Spanish words. I also feel like I've improved a lot in Spanish and I'm happy to have had this experience. I would say it was another positive experience and I also feel more confident in the Spanish language! :-)

The week with Jonathan was wonderful. He is a very kind person, and I didn’t lack anything. I really enjoyed making music together and our conversations. I’m looking forward to seeing each other again. Warm regards to you and your family. ☀️

We stayed 1 and a half week with Sofie, and we immediately had a good feeling with her. She is really kind and helpful. We helped her at home with gardening and maintenance. She's open to listen your ideas and reactive. We enjoyed the good place where she lives, close to the beach and we could use the bicycles to visit around. Thank you very much Sofie for everything, we had a great experience with you 😊