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My time with Siİ is one I will never forget! They truly embody the Turkish tradition of being hospitable, inviting, and overall genuinely kind people. Cansu and Evın, the current branch managers, are some of the most dedicated, driven, and hard working women I have ever met! I always felt I had someone I trusted around as they offered assistance and open mindedness when the volunteers were in need. Additionally, the energy they curated at each location really gave the speaking club the vibe that made it what it is. I am forever grateful to Cansu for reaching out to me and giving such an amazing opportunity. After a month and a half, I struggled to leave because of connections I made with them, the students, and my fellow volunteers. The students are down to earth and dedicated people who will insist they treat you Istanbul life such as Çorba ve Ekmek for dinner. Their kindness, focus and desire to become fluent in English inspired me to have more structure and self discipline in learning a second language. Grateful to all the wonderful students I met during my time here :) The living situation was more than ideal for a workaway, being a shared space in a nice apartment that was pretty central to Istanbul! I shared a room with one other person ( men and women were in separate rooms) and shared cleaning with all other volunteers, making the dynamic smooth and conventional. I had the opportunity to explore many neighborhoods of Istanbul including Şişli, Beşiktas, Karakoy, Kadıkoy, Taksim, and more! Honestly, a month and a half was just not enough time to explore such a big city, which is all the more reason to go back :) The Metro bus was a 15-20 minute from the apartment but you could reach local food, cafes, and shops within a 5 minute walk. The budget provided by Siİ for food is plenty if you're thoughtful of your purchases, occasionally leaving you with enough to go to a local restaurant or cafe. If you're a social person who enjoys city life, this is a great opportunity. If and when I find myself back in Istanbul, I will be sure to reach out to Siİ. Thank you all again and I wish you all the best!!!! <3

Sara & Matteo are amazing volunteers on Workaway. They are kind, friendly, and truly dedicated to teaching the children. They always prepare their lessons carefully before each class. The kids enjoy learning with them because they make the activities fun and engaging. They even taught the children how to make pasta, which was a wonderful hands-on experience. Both of them are very helpful and supportive to everyone around them. They also cook incredibly delicious food – we were so lucky to have them. Wishing them all the best in everything they do in the future!

This school is a sacred space where love and discipline flow together in a beautiful harmony. It is more than just a place of learning; it is a family. The children are deeply connected to one another, and the spirit of mutual support is felt in every corner. Their eagerness to learn and explore new things is truly inspiring, and their energy is a reminder of the joy in every moment. If you are considering volunteering here, I encourage you to bring movement into your time with the children – whether through yoga, dance, gymnastics, or any activity that allows them to feel free and present. These activities help cultivate not just the body, but also the mind and spirit. The teachers are incredibly nurturing, welcoming every volunteer with warmth, like a sister joining the circle. Although I spent only two weeks at this school, leaving was not easy. The school creates an environment where you feel truly integrated, and they care deeply for your well-being. I stayed in a nearby hotel, surrounded by nourishing restaurants and a large supermarket. Everything you need is within reach, allowing you to feel fully supported in your journey here. Please note that while the school does not provide meals, you’ll need to bring your own lunch if you wish to spend more time with the children. However, the food here is very affordable, and you won’t find it hard to nourish yourself. This school is a place of light and growth. The children speak English with grace and fluency, and their presence will fill your heart with joy. I offer my deepest gratitude to the director of the school for their unwavering support and loving guidance throughout my time here.

Jaiselmer is an experienced not to be missed on the India route. This WorkAway hotel has a breathtaking view of the fort. It is in a safe and quiet street. It is an advantage to live outside of the fort. The entrance to the fort got so congested that one could hardly enter during the December holidays. The hotel is a quick walk away to have a sunrise coffee at a café on the fort walls. The hotel is artistically decorated and Sammy appreciated my suggestion to renovate the two wooden elephants at the front door. The staff made me feel welcome in the kitchen, where I helped making chapatis with lots of teasing and laughter. The accommodation was excellent and Sammy was generous in offering meals. I was unfortunately there during peak season and a trip to the desert did not materialize. It was easy enough to organize it myself. Hit that heart and put this on your favorites list!

I have stayed at Daniel’s place for three weeks and it is amazing. Although there have been some changes in plans, Daniel was always very flexible and welcoming. Most of my work involved weeding in the back yard, cleaning up at the zocalo and washing the windows. The workload was light and flexible. Daniel is a wonderful cook who prepares different dishes everyday with no repetition, each of them undoubtedly delicious. It’s fun watching all these food being made from scratch and I will always remember the quiche and the pizzas. Also, he has an amazing rice cooker! （It is Asian certified） Music always flows in this family. Some mornings I will just wake up, walk downstairs and find yet another one of their friends visiting and they were jamming together. Daniel and his son, Ezra, also took me to contra dance, where I then grew to love dancing. I have never realized before that dancing can connect you with people in such a short time. English is my second language but Daniel has always been patient with me. We played games to help expand my vocabulary. I also discovered that Ezra and I have so much in common due to our love for anime, rockclimbing and nerdy math problems. We had some fun movie nights together! This is a wonderful place and a family full of love. I would highly recommend it to everyone. Thank you again, Daniel, and best of luck with everything!

I did two Workaways at Petru and Ines’s house. Gardening and carpentry tasks: cleaning beds, taking care of young trees, carpentry, feeding the ducks and geese.
 The first time, I mainly worked on carpentry with Petru. It was a great experience: good teamwork, exchange of ideas, working both in a team and independently, which was the perfect balance for me. The second time was more about house-sitting and feeding the animals. I really enjoyed spending time in the garden: cleaning the beds, spotting possible diseases (and of course snails!), and taking care of the soil, bushes and compost. The land is amazing, and there is always something to do: full of trees, well-maintained areas, ponds, animals, and even a wild forest.
The house and apartments are super comfortable and offer a lot of privacy, with lovely terraces. Petru is very friendly, enthousiastic and is able to delegate work easily. He knows a lot about trees, nature, carpentry, which makes him a great work companion.
Ines is incredibly sweet and always ready to help when needed — a lovely mum to everyone! 😉
They both give great advice about daily life and know the area very well. The kids are so sweet, polite, and easy-going once you find the right topic with them. The whole family is discreet, calm, and very easy to live with. During my stay, volunteers used to work only 3 to 4 hours per day, which gives plenty of time to discover beautiful beaches, viewpoints, trails, and lovely towns like Óbidos, Nazaré, Alcobaça, etc. I traveled with my car, which made things easier, but there are also trains, buses, and Bolt/Uber/taxis that allow you to get around quite easily. Tip for travelers: Salir do Porto and the surrounding area are quite touristic, which makes prices (food, supermarkets, bars,…) a bit higher than in more rural areas. I warmly recommend Ines and Petru’s place to anyone who loves working with wood, soil, and nature. It’s an ideal place for families, solo travelers, and couples that seek for privacy and calm. Thanks Ines, Petru and kids for your kindness and help when needed. Hope to meet you again 🌺

I had a lovely time here, I got the chance to stay in a beautiful, rural part of the country and spent some lovely days with some really nice people. I enjoyed cooking and eating together every lunch and dinner and every night the sounds of the jungle are right outside. I had everything I needed and the cats here are the best cats in the world. Thank you to Amir for welcoming me and making sure I was able to get to where I needed.

This Workaway experience exceeded my expectations! Viola is a lovely woman and host. She is genuinely caring, sociable, respectful and very interesting. She has been a volunteer herself which says a lot I think. I felt really safe and comfortable at her place where I got my own private bedroom and all modern amenities in her flat. We shared great conversations, morning coffee and great vibes at her artistic bar. The work is so cool, I met lovely, interesting and sociable local people while behind the bar at Centrala! I had homemade delicious pizza made by Ewa on every shift and I felt really taken care of both at the bar and at Viola's home. She really believes in healthy, fresh ingredients and eating which was a huge plus for me, she almost intuitively knew what foods I like and she bought them for me! Extremely generous of her. I had my own privacy and lots of free time to explore the city and some customers took me exploring the nearby towns and we shared a meal together. The events taking place at the bar are really successful, with great vibes and quite big crowds attending, I thoroughly enjoyed the variety of events, the great atmosphere and laid back energy while at work. Viola patiently showed me how to prepare the most common requests and I got to practice some Polish with the locals although there was no real language barrier as most of her customers speak very good English. I am really lucky and grateful for this opportunity and I am forever thankful to Viola for hosting me this past few weeks!

This guy is amazing. He has some personal touch and a special "aura" that makes children immediately trusting him and involved in games and activities with him. Our little one, Giorgio, 5 years old, felt very at easy with Joao since the very first moments, and stimulated and interested in the many activities they made toghether during the four months of staying at our place in Viareggio. At the end of the staying, Giorgio was truly loving Joao and considered him as an older brother. Also my older girl, Agata, 15 years old, found some nice chat with him and was perfectly at ease with him around. Joao also was scrupolous on the tasks assigned in the house (washing machine, folding clothes, dishwasher and trash management) and we had never had any remarks on his behaviour. The opposite, we enjoyed the company of this very smart person, quiet and introspective, with a big big passion for cinema and movie-making that he shared with us in many ways: he became my personal advisor for movies to watch :-) , he gifted us with a beautiful movie he made for and with us during a 4-days family holidays , he shared with us his other productions and also his studies on the matter. He is a homely person, but if he doesn't look too much interested in social life for himself, he has been always very happy to go with Giorgio at children's birthday parties, or friends'houses or outside for bike ride with other friends ! The only thing better not to ask him is to cook, not because he is not able to (he cooked twice at home both times food was delicios) but because he feels like a performance-pressure while doing it. We feel very gifted to have shared these months with Joao and we strongly recommend him to any family that would experience a sincere and involving human relation for a slice of life. Sincerely, Laura and family

This experience was truly one of the best experiences in my life. Everyone here is so kind, so welcoming and I received so much love from the kids. I learnt so much here about love, sharing and respect and I can't thank enough Hani who gave me this opportunity. If you love kids and you're looking for cultural exchange, this place is for you. Thank you again Hani and everyone in the school who made this experience so enriching and meaningful for me! Hope to see you again one day🫶🏾

Very productive, always on time and initiative! And very very responsive

Stacy, Sebastian, and their three children stayed at our House for four or five weeks, taking care of our two horses, looking after our house, and doing lots of work around the property. Everything was clearly arranged and went perfectly. (To avoid any issues with the tax office, I registered the extra work they did as domestic help with the "Minijob-Zentrale".) We were only together for a few nice days. So we were able to travel to Málaga without any worries. Many thanks to the family and to Workaway. We highly recommend them. Rudi und Jeannine

Janus, fue una excelente persona con nosotros, tuvo una excelente relacion con todos nosotros. Cumplio con el programa y nos ayudo mucho, fue honesto, honrrado y muy trabajador. Pudo practicar su español que eso nos alegra mucho que es parte del programa Super recomendado 100% Pura vida.

It was truly a pleasure hosting Mason. From the very beginning, he showed incredible motivation, dedication and a genuine willingness to be part of our community. He approached every task, whether tending to the plants, helping with woodwork, maintaining the grounds or supporting during retreats, with enthusiasm and care. His work ethic is outstanding and he consistently went above and beyond what was expected. What stood out most was his initiative and his positive and solution oriented attitude. Beyond his practical contributions, he brought a wonderful energy to the space. He connected easily with others, shared meaningful conversations and embraced the simple nature based lifestyle here with openness and respect. Any host would be very lucky to have Mason. I can wholeheartedly recommend him and would welcome him back anytime.

Julien is a trained electrician and he helped me with a few jobs around the house related to this and lots of other things. We became good friends. He relates well to the other volunteers and is always friendly and helpful. I would absolutely recommend Julien to any host. And be careful, he says he isn't that good at ping pong then he beats you 🤣🤣

Thank you for the possibility to help and volunteer for 2 months. It was a great opportunity to explore the city, get to know more about Bulgarian culture, and also to get to know other people, their experiences, and stories. Looking forward to visiting this place again in the future.

Yosa and Nafisa were lovely and let me join in on some of their activities like going to the gym with their friends :) the teachers are so nice and it was great getting to speak with the kids. I don't drive a motorbike but the transport is very cheap that I was totally okay to go around town still. A truly local experience- thanks for having me!

There are no words to truly capture this amazing experience. I had originally planned to stay here for two weeks, but I ended up staying for a whole month. Samadhi and the entire team are incredible — they quickly became like family to me. The place is magical, perfect to reconnect with yourself, surrounded by peaceful nature. The project they started truly needs special people who are ready to contribute to something meaningful. If you've felt a connection with this Workaway, don’t hesitate to reach out — you won’t regret it. I hope to return soon, because this connection is just the beginning.

We really enjoyed our three weeks here ! The organization and the communication are super nice ; Task are very diversified : English class, painting, gardening, cleaning... No need to have a perfect level in English for the class and you will see, they are so cute and kind :) class were very cool moments ! That also was a pleasure to share moments with Pantila and Mae Nine in night market and in others places around... Thanks to three of you for this beautiful experience by your side ! :) See you Manon, Juliet and Noémie