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Madeleine has a lot of energy, she is always present for helping with the work, in the kitchen and also for caring for one another. She is someone who needs to really understand things, why we do things in a certain way, and therefore asks a lot of interesting and constructive questions that helps everyone understand things better and deeper. She also wants to do her work really well, and makes sure she is doing so. Madeleine shares everything she knows to contribute to everyone's good, she is very cooperative, and would do a lot to help others feel better when sick or in pain. We can talk about everything and anything together, from smaller lighter things to deeper conversations. She has been our steady early-morning angel, making breakfast, thee and coffee every morning for everyone. She's also cooked a couple of amazing meals, including her amazing potato dishes :-) We are very grateful for you Madeleine! We wish you an inpired time ahead, and we'd be glad to see you back to co-create with us on the land again!

Déjà j'ai eu un coup de coeur pour cette île, Siquijor. Et puis j'ai adoré cet endroit. le lieu est très agréable, plein de bonnes ondes. J'ai partagé une véritable vie en communauté avec le groupe de volontaires (autour de 25) . Beaucoup de bienveillance et d'ouverture. J'ai apprécié les ateliers très variés proposés, la possibilité de participer à des projets en cours, utiles et qui font sans, ou de lancer son propre projet artistique. Le rythme avec les aprèm de libres m'allait super bien. Les personnes vivant sur le lieu et investies dans cette vie de communauté, son vraiment supers. Je recommande vivement!

Fred stayed with us for about a month and a half and was an absolute pleasure to host. Truly a one-of-a-kind person, he’s the kind of volunteer you hope for—independent, proactive, and incredibly reliable. Once he understood a task, he took full ownership and got it done without needing follow-up. During his time here, he helped us finish a roof, install cabinetry in both our bathroom and kitchen, and supported with cleaning and guest interactions. His work was excellent, and we were especially impressed by how resourceful he was—using materials in a creative, artistic, and ecological way. He brings a great balance of being easygoing and adventurous, while still showing up responsibly every single day. Beyond the work, Fred was simply a great presence to have around—positive, respectful, funny, and genuinely easy to live with. We would gladly host him again anytime and highly recommend him to any host looking for someone skilled, trustworthy, and self-driven.

From the beginning on we felt welcomed to this house. There is plenty of work to wear yourself out for the rest of the day. The tasks were matched with our interests and we had a lot of fun. It felt rewarding to freshen up the garden after a long winter. This was Robbie his first experience and it couldn’t have been a better one. This family contains some of the funniest people we ever met. Thank you for the nice conversations, lekker barbecue and the opportunity to explore Graz, a truly unique city with its creative vibe. Emma, Simon, Oma, Luigi, Inara and Lili: we will keep you in our heart.

A delightful angel has left a wonderful imprint on my home. That's what it feels like when I walk into the areas that Lara painted. Constantly helpful and willing at the drop of a hat. Lara made all my huge tasks (to me) disappear into thin air. In one week we completed a massive amount of work. Some days I had to go out and it was easy to leave Lara with a paint bucket and instructions. For someone who had never painted before, she excelled. The bathroom floor was varnished with ease! We moved the cast iron bath together - and successfully lined it up for the plumbing connections! It's in. We installed the toilet together! My very first, but made easy because Lara got into all the difficult angles to tighten the nuts and bolts. I tell you, it was a breeze. Although Lara had little experience in this type of renovation work, she listened carefully and we achieved exactly what was needed. No sweat! And what a relief for me. She even enjoyed it all. The windows were the last job for painting and Lara was meticulous and careful with cutting in so as to get that sharp edge without masking tape! She has left a very special imprint in that cabin. We were lucky enough to sample and enjoy Croatian food! We had lots of real conversations. My sincere thanks to this lovely gentle woman with a gorgeous smile and heart. My door is always open. Nui te aroha!

I volunteered in the English Medium School for 6 weeks in January and February this year (2026). If anything, the school, the grounds and the experience were even better than the advert described. I was treated with great kindness and care and had the opportunity to participate in many events and festivals during my stay. Urvashi (the Volunteer Coordinator) anticipated all my questions and was able to put me in touch with previous volunteers to provide extra context and details. She also took care when matching me with another volunteer to be partnered with. I found the experience a great introduction to India (this was my first visit and the first place I visited) as I could learn about the culture, Hinduism and the Gujarati language with most Western comforts. I would advise any prospective volunteers to try and make the most of the opportunities offered, to learn a few phrases in Gujarati and just greet everyone with a smile and, 'Jai Swaminarayan'. If you are planning to volunteer at the School and would like any advice (I've been a teacher for 12 years), please feel free to get in contact via Workaway or Urvashi.

I found myself very suddenly at Shaun's home in Sabini hills. Shaun was kind enough to pick me up from the airport in Rome and trusted me alone with the animals during his absence. I had a whole house for myself with enormous bed, fridge full of mozzarella, a library worth of books.. and Tony the cat finding it's way in. My responsibility was basically taking Vincent & Jaco on adventures to a picturesque fields behind the house and feed the rest of small animal family, and had freedom to find myself some miscellaneous task. Although we are so close, and well-connected to Rome and lovely regional towns, I found it sufficient to stay at the property with a book, cup of coffee and a cat on my lap, amidst of the hills. Shaun is easygoing and friendly, well-read and experienced, sharing interesting and fresh perspectives on virtually any topic you throw at him. He takes his craft seriously, but remains grounded and simple when not behind the canvas. Thanks again for having me and shaping my favourite experience in Italy so far (: Ciao! Anton

It’s so nice to have a place to call home, away from home. I can highly recommend anyone to stay with David. He is easy to work with, very trusting, and I had a lot of freedom in organizing my day. Whenever I had a question or needed something, David was always very helpful. The place is beautiful with only a two minute walk to the beach, and after having stayed in hostels for a while, it was really nice to have my own room and kitchen. The basement is perfect for summer, it can get quite hot here, so that’s definitely the best place to spend the hot afternoons. And of course, I can’t forget to mention the cuddliest cat ever, Zoe. She jumped on my lap when I first arrived, the instant I sat down. I will definitely miss her cuddles..a lot! Thank you David so much for letting me stay and come back a second time. I will be forever grateful!

Josh and Anna spent a week at my place and everything went very well. Friendly and helpful, they adapted quickly to the way things worked in the house. We did two days of DIY projects together and they also spontaneously lent a hand in the garden... And one evening we had a delicious chili, prepared with great care. My only regret is that the language barrier prevented us from having deeper conversations. Thank you to them for their help and kindness.

I’ve had a lot of people over the years stay with us, and I would like to say that Aline Is an amazing person. She has fantastic energy and an enthusiastic personality. She is driven and Accomplished a lot of things for us. I would have her back anytime and there’s no way anyone would be disappointed sharing their space with such a fantastic person.

I stayed with Simon. He is a very kind and welcoming host. There was also a great opportunity to share learning in an study group, which made the experience even more meaningful. I learned some interesting things about agriculture and rural life in Brazil. I would also like to thank Sebastian for his tango lessons and for sharing his knowledge — it was a truly special part of the experience. And the food was very delicious — we prepared it ourselves, especially cheese, yogurt, bread and dulce de leche. The lifestyle is quite rustic and the conditions are very simple, so it’s better suited for people who are comfortable with basic living and countryside work. Thank you for the experience and hospitality.

Aurore Estuvo con nosotros en diciembre del 2025, es una chica muy reponsable para las tarea que realizaba en el hotel de las actividades recreativas del hotel, la recomiendo para futuras actividades de voluntariado

After a 7 year hiatus I returned for my 2nd visit. It was like coming home! Ella and Alessandro are so warm and welcoming they make me feel like family. When I messaged Ella about returning I was quite nervous since I am now 75 (albeit pretty fit). How ecstatic I was when she messaged right back inviting me over. Although I was there for 6 weeks the time flew by. I was indulging my passion by helping with the gardening and in my free time taking walks to explore the countryside. I am not waiting another 7 years to return. Thank you Ella and Alessandro!

I stayed with Mardi and Steve for a week and felt very good in the land and during my time with them. They are surrounded by pure nature, I enjoyed the tasks that they would give me at the begining of the day, the feedback we were both giving to each other, the nice energy of the land, the meals that we shared some evenings, their dogs, the views and the flexibility that they had towards me and my stay. I appreciate the understanding and communication that we had as we needed to do some arrangements on the way. Really grateful for the nice energy Mardi has as I was spending more time with her. Really open to learn and teach and to elevate vibration. Also really nice community in the area! Thank you so much!

My first workaway experience with Roberto and Pimmy was wonderful. They are both very friendly and kind people who taught me a lot about Spanish culture and food, and I loved hearing about their interesting stories and experiences. They also took me out for lovely meals and day trips. I really enjoyed getting to know the children as well. The twins are intelligent and funny, and Luis is adorable. ¡Muchas gracias! 謝謝你們🤗 I hope to see you all again soon!

I stayed with Julian, Marcela and their beautiful daughter Helena for 2-3 weeks. I first want to thank them both for their hospitality, support and kindness; I learned so much about Colombian culture, my Spanish improved a lot and I truly able to connect with nature and the peace in La Buitrera. Everyday we would eat breakfast, lunch and dinner together, do some work around the house and in their garden, and share conversation and experiences throughout the day. I felt that was a part of their family and could not have been more welcomed. I couldn't recommend staying with them more if you want to connect with nature, improve your Spanish and have an authentic Colombian experience. Me quedé con Julián, Marcela y su preciosa hija Helena durante dos o tres semanas. En primer lugar, quiero darles las gracias a ambos por su hospitalidad, apoyo y amabilidad; aprendí muchísimo sobre la cultura colombiana, mi español mejoró mucho y pude conectar de verdad con la naturaleza y la paz de La Buitrera. Todos los días desayunábamos, almorzábamos y cenábamos juntos, hacíamos algunas tareas en la casa y en el jardín, y compartíamos conversaciones y experiencias a lo largo del día. Me sentí parte de su familia y no podría haber sido mejor recibida. No podría recomendar más alojarse con ellos si quieres conectarte con la naturaleza, mejorar tu español y vivir una auténtica experiencia colombiana.

This is was an amazing way for us to be able to experience and learn from Honduras. The staff at the school and from the organization went above and beyond to welcome us and help us feel comfortable here. I would recommend this volunteer work for anyone who loves connecting with kids, becoming a part of a big family and who loves eating baleadas! Each day we came into the school we were met with hugs, funny conversations, opportunities to create and be leaders and also to support the staff in the school. There is room for people to use their passions to connect with and teach the kids. One thing to note is that you will be living in a small city in Honduras so knowing some Spanish is very helpful as there aren't a lot of tourists here, so not many people know English outside of the school. We are very happy with our time here and would definitely love to return again some day!

Having Saki with us made our days so much easier and felt somewhat brighter with Saki here with us. She was such a delightful young woman to have in our company. The month she was with us seemed to go by so fast. We were so impressed by her dedication and willingness to try anything asked of her. I've never seen a worker in all the years we have hosted, 'running' behind a wheelbarrow or really any task in the garden that needed fetching :) Her black belt skills in Karate were impressive...so was her jump roping abilities in her 'relaxing' time :) Her work ethic was worth noting too. Always punctual, eager to jump in and help with any project with enthusiasm and determination. Her joy and giggles made my days happier, along with, 'thank you' on practically everything - I would always whisper back...'thank you' :) Whoever has the fortune of hosting Saki will be in store for a real treat. She's one in a million! - Thanks again Saki - you will be sorely missed xo

Jo was our first Workawayer and she set the standard really high. Sweet, considerate, funny, sensitive, friendly, creative and open-minded = that was the personality we got to enjoy for nearly a month. Hard-working, attentionate to detail, proactive, versatile, organized, steady and strong = those were the work qualities that didn't go unnoticed. It's been a week that Jo left our home and she's really missed. Good luck in all your future endeavors, you are such a great person and deserve only the best!