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Chiara is a very motivated and curious person it's been great to have her and her friend for one week. Very helpful and a nice time.

Lou et Samuel sont resté 2 semaines avec nous, et ça a été un vrai plaisir ! Ils ont accepté avec beaucoup d'entrain toutes les tâches proposées: finition des murs en terre, peinture naturelle, peintures des espaces communs, aide à la préparation de délicieux repas (vive le chef!), etc... participatifs, ils aimaient voir l'évolution du chantier et leurs tâches finies. Toujours d'une nature positive et joyeuse, c'était très léger et plaisant de les accueillir! Merci 💚

No me resulta fácil escribir este comentario, pero considero importante hacerlo para que otros voluntarios puedan formarse una idea de lo que se ofrece y no llevarse una mala experiencia. Este ha sido mi cuarto Workaway y he estado más de 3 semanas. El voluntariado comenzó de una manera muy positiva y prometedora, pero con el paso del tiempo se hace difícil seguir tolerando determinados comportamientos y faltas de respeto. En cuanto a la gestión del voluntariado, considero que hay aspectos claramente mejorables. La comunicación por parte de Enrique y de su hijo Fede es limitada, y la concepción del voluntariado parece estar enfocada principalmente como un trabajo. En general, se transmite la idea de que “los voluntarios están para trabajar”, y los días libres dependen de que no haya turistas y de que uno mismo los solicite. Por su parte, no suelen ofrecer alternativas ni propuestas de descanso... su proactividad es nula. Creo que entienden de manera diferente lo que implica un voluntariado y el respeto hacia las personas extranjeras que vienen a vivir una experiencia. La jornada habitual comienza a las 9:00 y finaliza a las 18:00, aunque cuando hay turistas por la noche es necesario continuar brindando atención. Las tareas no son especialmente duras: poner y recoger la mesa, preparar el material para las cabalgatas, rellenar el agua y el vino en sus botellas, acompañar a los grupos en las cabalgatas, en caso de saber conducir, trasladar a los trabajadores al pueblo y colaborar con las compras. La labor principal es la traducción al español y la atención a los turistas, por lo que las jornadas pueden resultar excesivamente largas. Mi impresión es que existe una concepción muy distinta de lo que debería ser un voluntariado. Al tratarse de un negocio, en la práctica los voluntarios son gestionados como trabajadores, lo que limita el intercambio cultural y supone una carga horaria que excede lo razonable. Durante los 24 días que estuve solo tuve tres días libres, y en un ambiente poco favorable. El entorno es precioso y el rancho está ubicado cerca del pueblo de Chicoana, a unos 40 minutos caminando. Es un lugar que recomendaría sin duda si la gestión del voluntariado fuera diferente. El equipo humano que trabaja en el rancho es excepcional y el trato con ellos fue realmente enriquecedor. Quiero agradecer especialmente a Ramona, Julia, Lulu, Luján, Gladis, Dani, Pamela, Jorge, Joaquín, Sergio, David, Lucy, Nancy y Marcos: vuestra acogida y calidez han sido inolvidables. Gracias y os deseo lo mejor.

This is not to be missed! Tourists visit Khajuraho for a day or two, WorkAway makes it possible to immerse yourself in this beautiful town for a week or more. The hotel has a prime location and accommodation reserved for WorkAway is far better than most. As stated by the host, there is not much to do. I created my own project and I was the omelette queen. It was a joy serving fluffy omelets to guests and owners a like. Breakfasts often became drawn out because of very interesting conversation. Both Prahsant and his father provided insight into many aspects of Indian culture and spirituality. I had time to go on long walks to the temples around the town and to appreciate the beautiful landscape. Don't miss the excellent Tribal and Folk Art Museum. Hit that heart and save this as a top favourite!

I stayed for a month and had a great time with all the hostel staff. The atmosphere is peaceful and safe, there's a lot of sharing, and you quickly feel at home. It's a kind of community :) The work is light but you have to take care of the hostel as if it were your own home, keep it clean and have an eye for detail. Thank you, Jose, for making this dream come true.

We cannot recommend them highly enough as volunteers. From the very beginning, both of them were wonderful, proactive, and genuinely committed to helping. They were always willing to support in any way possible whether teaching classes, assisting with online sessions, preparing materials, or simply bringing positive energy into the academy. They constantly looked for ways to contribute and add value, not only academically but also personally with our students. Their attitude was professional, responsible, and kind. They connected beautifully with the students, many of whom were at a high English level, and managed to both challenge and motivate them. We are truly grateful to have had them as part of our team for two months. Beyond the classroom, they were respectful, adaptable, and integrated easily into our family environment. It was a pleasure hosting them. We feel very lucky to have counted on them and we highly, highly recommend them to any host. They will be a great addition to any project they join. Thank you again for everything you gave to our academy and community 💛

My feedback is very long due but I still remember this experience dearly as if it was yesterday. I stayed in Boente helping Tomas and Inma for almost two months last spring and it was incredible to say the least! I was touched by how warmly they welcomed me right away and made me feel like I wasn’t just helping out, but I was also asked for opinions and how they could improve their hostel and pilgrims stay:) I appreciated that a lot!! Tomas is very understanding and easygoing to have around, and patiently explained me the most effective ways to keep the place tidy and welcoming. The main help is cleaning out the rooms once the pilgrims leave and preparing a filling dinner in the evening for the new guests. This means a good chunk of free time in the afternoons where I could explore the surrounding towns and walk or bike a bit on the Camino. I also found the bus stop nearby the best transport for visiting Santiago, Lugo or La Coruña during my stay in Galicia. I thanked Tomas and Imna so much for this opportunity and I’m so glad we became friends, I really hope I can be the first workawayer to come back to the beautiful slow life and countryside Boente Grazie mille!!

I am very happy with my Workaway experience here 😊 Even though the February weather was not the best 🌧️, the warm and friendly atmosphere made everything feel comfortable and welcoming. The property is surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests 🏔️🌲 — a truly peaceful and inspiring place. The company of two friendly dogs and cats 🐶🐶🐱 made the stay even more special. Dario is cheerful, calm and very thoughtful ✨ He always gave clear and understandable instructions and did it in a very delicate and respectful way. Ivor worked side by side with me 🔨 He has a lot of experience working with wood and stone and is always happy to explain and demonstrate. In the evenings it was a pleasure to be present at his music rehearsals 🎶 Nani is cheerful, cooks very tasty food 🍲 and knows many funny stories 😄 I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a quiet, secluded and slow mountain atmosphere 🌄🤍

Dos semanas no son suficientes. He conocido gente maravillosa, Luis y Diana son personas increíbles, simpáticas y muy competentes. Me lo he pasado muy bien y estoy deseando volver a visitarles. Gracias de nuevo por esta experiencia tan bonita, un lugar magnífico y un host PERFECTO🙏🏼

Une très bonne première expérience pour nous en tant que volontaires, Laurène est à notre écoute, patiente et une très bonne hôte ! Le projet est vraiment intéressant c'était un plaisir de participer aux finitions de celui ci et voir son évolution en seulement deux semaine de travail 😊 On a passé de super moments avec Laurène et Aimé, on a partagé des jeux de sociétés autour de super bon repas 🫶🏻

Jacques delivered excellent work ethic throughout our week-long celebration. His performance across all tasks was consistently outstanding—he's open-minded and great company. I highly recommend him.

What an experience ! A huge TAK to Coralie Anton and their two little sweet kids (without forgetting the cute dog Karu). I started Workaway a year ago in a white paradise in the Yukon, but clearly I have known here another white paradise, Swedish lapland in Vittangi, and an amazing human and cultural exchange ! Thanks a lot for your warm welcome, I felt since day one being part of the family. I understand why Coralie and Anton are part of Workaway, and I am so glad cause they really are what we expect from hosts to be : sharing a lot of stories from this great Swedish north, make you discovering the surroundings and their community and having fun and very good memories ! I coud say I have lived for a few days the Swedish lapland lifestyle ! Thank you for the recommandations (dogsledding, Ice hotel, Kiruna spa), for the daytrip to Kiruna for the snow festival, for the ice-hockey game, for the daytrip to Lannavaara, for your help to arrive and leave from Vittangi/Kiruna and last but not least for the Tuesday innebandy nights ; and for all the time spent together. All the best in your little piece of paradise !

To my lovely friends at Xinzo, apologies for taking so long to write an appreciation note and say thank you for your kindness. From the first moment that I arrived the communication was great, the people were open and they tried to make me feel welcome and create lifetime memories. If you want a unique experience and want to immerse in Galician culture , this is the one. The place is very well organised , the duties , timetable and activities are all respected and communicated well in advance from Janira and the other staff. There was a nice balance between the activities that we had in the schedule and the games that you could recommend. I had the chance to visit the outdoor pool(once per week ), i also delivered wellbeing and activities session with the adults and the kids of the centre, which was a great fun and they were very engaged. We also had a Greek lunch together , the whole team gathered together and everyone helped in preparation in order to enjoy this meal, it was a beautiful moment. Also , I did improve my Galician a lot within this month , which was great. The people keep on talking you in Galician although you seem to not understand which I found it awesome and lovely. Xinzo is a small town centrally located and you can reach other nearby cities with Monbus within couple of hours.If you have a car of course you will be more mobile and be able to explore the region easier. The city itself and the people are very welcoming in and they support this place and the activities a lot, Regarding accommodation , the apartment was nice and spacious with everything that you need inside.(only 5 mins walk to the centre). The rest of volunteers where top notch -sending hugs to my chicas. Muchos Gracias Janira, Olga , Stefi and all the people for the incredible moments, till we mee again!

This has truly been a rewarding experience for me. I learned many things and met wonderful people like Andrew, Shane, and all the staff at the complex, everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. I carried out artistic activities and supported social media tasks, and it was truly meaningful work for me. I definitely recommend this volunteer experience, and I’m very grateful to Andrew for the opportunity to open the doors of his resort to me. God bless you, Andrew. 🤗❤️

Dear Sarah and Mark, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and encouraging review. We truly appreciate your kind words and the positive energy you brought to the wetland restoration project in Kasese. Your support in waste collection, community engagement, and discussions with municipal leaders played an important role in advancing the vision for wetland restoration and sustainable tourism. We really valued your ideas, commitment, and the meaningful conversations we shared—along with the laughs 😊. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re glad you enjoyed the accommodation and meals. Naboth and the entire team were very happy to be part of your experience. On behalf of Goodman, Moris, Samson, Raimon and the whole project team, thank you once again for your hard work, belief in our mission, and friendship. We wish you safe travels and great success in your future adventures. You will always be welcome back in Kasese. Warm regards, Raimon

Maicol es una excelente compañía, su actitud en todo momento fue muy amable, positiva y proactiva. Compartimos dos semanas donde él participó en todas las actividades cada día y siempre con disposición. Es muy tranquilo y amable con todos y con los animales. Nos ayudó en múltiples tareas, como excavaciones, construcción, tareas del hogar, jardinería y cuidado de los animales. Gracias por todo Maicol! Esperamos que regreses pronto, eres bienvenido cuando quieras!!!

An excellent and amazing experience. We highly recommend! First of all, the location is a beautiful natural preserve located along the ocean in a relatively unknown area. It is indeed a very special and unique place. The people here are another asset. Marco is a sincere and committed host who is committed to finding a role for all of his volunteers. The locals and staff are also all very friendly and helpful. But of course, the highpoint is really the wonderful horses: they are beautiful, full of character and wonderful teachers about life. Riding the horses along the beach or the ridges is a truly unique experience, and so is taking care of the horses. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity.

Norby è un picciotto troppo simpatico e con una gran risata contagiosa! Nonostante fosse la sua prima esperienza con Workaway e di vita minimalista rurale se l'è cavata alla grande, tra l'altro durante il periodo più ventoso e piovoso in Sicilia degli ultimi anni. In pochi giorni ha imparato a usare attrezzi mai visti prima, accendere fuochi con legna umida, lavare piatti in modi insoliti e con orgoglio mostrare le sue mani diventare callose. Farà grandi cose nella vita con questa buona volontà e buona energia che lo animano. Grazie.

Krishna is a very enthusiastic person and passionate about travelling. He has big dreams that can only be admired. His circumstances are not yet ideal, but he and his family open their home and hearts to foreign visitors. He went to a lot of trouble to fetch me from the bus in the early morning hours. Although very busy with a building project, he took the time to show me around the farming community. I also enjoyed exploring on my own and went for long walks. This WorkAway is excellent exposure to rural India. I went on a family outing with them and saw the Sun Temple of Modhera and the amazing Rank ki Vav Stepwell. This trip was much appreciated, thank you again Krishna. My best wishes for all the plans ahead. I think this will have the potential to become an excellent placement.

I stayed with Blai for about a month last summer. He lives in a truly amazing place, a secluded spot surrounded by forest, but also not too far from the nearby villages. I was mostly helping with the outdoor kitchen/workshop structure he was building and a bit of work on the clay house. The work was very fair and there was always a healthy balance. Blai is a great guy and we became good friends over those few weeks. I also got to meet some of his family and friends who were all really nice. I'd highly recommend staying with Blai, his land is a very special place, and you'll be in good company.