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Moriz is a fantastic guy who's been with us for a month. He's been a real joy to watch; I don't think you could have imagined the place he'd end up in... the group of people he'd met and, above all, everything he'd been able to enjoy. Although he's German, which is a challenging starting point... he's very Latin-minded... he appreciates company... he's climbed a lot... he's even learned to build stone walls... I just want to say that he's welcome back... he's been a really nice volunteer

It was so amazing to share our home with Anna for a week! She is such an easy-going, very reliable and open-minded person. So thanks to her, our balcony is now ready for the spring and summer and all our indoor plants are happy again in their bigger pots (in the right soil for sure)! On top, we had such a great time while doing so many things together like eating (with some unknown food for Anna and ice-cream for sure), going to a café, sight-seeing in Nürnberg (with all the old churches) and birding (including all the new German and English birdnames) and we loved all the chats in between. We shared so many thaughts and stories and got an insight in our different lives. Anna, even when it just has been a week, we really enjoyed having you around and hope to see you again - in Nürnberg or somewhere else! There are some birds we have to find (or plant, not sure about this) together and there will be no Quark for you, promised! Have a great journey! 🧡

Ju ju è stata fantastica. Una ragazza che vorrei tornasse. Perfetta nei compiti richiesti, rispettosa delle esigenze di casa. Amorevole e tanto affettuosa e attenta con i cani e i gatti, che per me è la cosa più importante.. Spiritosa, curiosa ironica e autoironica. Mi è molto familiare e la accoglierei sempre volentieri. Anche ai figli è piaciuta tanto! Grazie Ju Ju!!!

Nos ha hecho mucha ilusión compartir trabajo y momentos memorables con Louis, él es un joven con valores y principios en una sociedad que está fallando a los jóvenes al devorar su futuro. el sabe bien lo que queremos decir pues ha sido activista climático y ha intentado luchar porque el futuro de la juventud no fuese el Colapso pero la gerontocracia dominante ni reconoce la Emergencia Climática ni actúa en consecuencia y peor aún provoca guerras por el sucio y letal petróleo. Louis es una persona trabajadora, atenta , amable y empática que es 100% confiable, a pesar de ser consciente de lo que sucede a su alrededor a nivel global siempre tiene una sonrisa y vive la vida con amor e intensidad. Es una persona profundamente inteligente . Mientras estuvo con nosotros en sus ratos libres se volcó en la lectura y en la practica del Bo Staff Freestyle y del Jo japonés lo cual se le da muy bien y creemos que ya no abandonará la practica aprendiendo más técnicas y nuevos trucos y esto por supuesto nos llena de orgullo al haber Louis valorado y asimilado todos aquellos conocimientos que podíamos ofrecerle. Hemos hecho una nueva amistad y recomendamos a todos los hosts a Louis por su bondad, sinceridad y buen hacer y esperamos que nos sorprenda con una nueva visita cuando él considere oportuno y quiera que nuestros caminos se vuelvan a cruzar. Un abrazo muy grande Louis y nuestros mejores deseos para ti siempre. América y Marcos. We have been delighted to share our work and some memorable moments with Louis; he is a young man of strong values and principles in a society that is failing young people by devouring their future. He knows exactly what we mean, as he has been a climate activist and has fought to ensure that the future of young people does not end in collapse; yet the dominant gerontocracy neither recognises the Climate Emergency nor acts accordingly, and worse still, provokes wars over dirty and lethal oil. Louis is a hard-working, attentive, kind and empathetic person who is 100% trustworthy; despite being aware of what is happening around him on a global scale, he always has a smile and lives life with love and intensity. He is a profoundly intelligent person. Whilst he was with us, in his spare time he threw himself into reading and practising Bo Staff Freestyle and Japanese Jo, at which he is very good, and we believe he will not give up practising, learning more techniques and new tricks; this, of course, fills us with pride, as Louis has valued and taken on board all the knowledge we could offer him. We have made a new friend and we recommend Louis to all hosts for his kindness, sincerity and skill, and we hope he will surprise us with another visit when he sees fit and wishes our paths to cross once more. A big hug, Louis, and our very best wishes to you always. América and Marcos. Nous avons été ravis de partager notre travail et des moments mémorables avec Louis, un jeune homme doté de valeurs et de principes dans une société qui manque à ses devoirs envers les jeunes en leur volant leur avenir. Il comprend parfaitement ce que nous voulons dire, car il a été militant pour le climat et s'est battu pour que l'avenir de la jeunesse ne soit pas synonyme d'effondrement, mais la gérontocratie dominante ne reconnaît pas l'urgence climatique, n'agit pas en conséquence et, pire encore, provoque des guerres pour le pétrole sale et mortel. Louis est une personne travailleuse, attentive, aimable et empathique, sur laquelle on peut compter à 100 %. Bien qu’il soit conscient de ce qui se passe autour de lui à l’échelle mondiale, il a toujours le sourire aux lèvres et vit sa vie avec amour et intensité. C’est une personne profondément intelligente. Pendant son séjour chez nous, il a consacré son temps libre à la lecture et à la pratique du Bo Staff Freestyle et du Jo japonais, pour lesquels il est très doué. Nous pensons qu’il ne va pas abandonner cette pratique et qu’il va continuer à apprendre de nouvelles techniques et figures, ce qui nous remplit bien sûr de fierté, car Louis a su apprécier et assimiler toutes les connaissances que nous pouvions lui offrir. Nous avons noué une nouvelle amitié et nous recommandons Louis à tous les hôtes pour sa gentillesse, sa sincérité et son savoir-faire. Nous espérons qu’il nous surprendra en nous rendant une nouvelle visite lorsqu’il le jugera opportun et qu’il souhaitera que nos chemins se croisent à nouveau. Une très grosse accolade, Louis, et nos meilleurs vœux pour toi, pour toujours. América et Marcos.

Todo bien con Veronika. Ella estuvo abierta con nuestras maneras de habitar, nos compartió un poco de sus experiencias, en especial en la cocina. También nos colaboró con labores de jardinería y de carpintería. Además de estar en casa salimos a conocer un poco de la ciudad, en donde tuvimos algunos roces que creo que logramos mediar. Al final me pareció una experiencia enriquecedora convivir con Veronika por una semana.

Siriane est une jeune fille par son âge et pourtant déjà une âme enrichie par ses expériences, sa joie de vivre, ses nombreux talents d'artistes et sa gentillesse. Un peu timide et réservée au début, nous avons pu partager rapidement de beaux moments authentiques et profonds. Elle m'a fait le cadeau de découvrir ses nombreuses compétences artistiques (musicienne, parolière, poète, peintre, décoratrice, culinaires,... et j'en passe...). j'ai vraiment pu lui faire confiance sur son travail d'artiste et j'avoue avoir été merveilleusement récompensée par les belles peintures murales et de mannequins qu'elle m'a faites. Je pense qu'elle ne connait pas encore sa vraie valeur car elle est, à mes yeux, une artiste déjà bien confirmée qui peut se lancer dans tout projet qu'on lui confie. Toujours serviable, souriante, agréable à vivre, nous avons, avec un autre couple de workaway partagés des moments qui resteront gravés dans nos coeurs. Nous avions, je pense, trouvé une telle complicité tous ensemble, que nous formions comme une nouvelle petite famille ... sans oublier l'importance donnée par chacun aux animaux qui ont également été bien câlinés par Sisi . (surtout Ginette) c'est vraiment avec un petit (gros) déchirement au coeur que j'ai vu partir Sisi et pourtant, je lui souhaite de s'épanouir dans tout ce qu'elle entreprendra car j'ai confiance qu'elle va encore épater d'autres personnes que celles côtoyées ici, durant son séjour.. Merci Sisi d'être cette belle Ame que tu es déjà à 23 ans. Continue à écrire et chanter avec ton ukulélé, peindre et décorer avec tes doigts de fée et exister comme tu ES.

Eva was a delight to have with us at the rescue centre, she was a calm, easygoing presence happy to get involved and make herself helpful. The love and patience she showed for our animals really shone through and we are so grateful for the time she spent here. She was kind and considerate and an all-round great volunteer.

I spent two weeks at this beautiful place and let me tell you, it wasn’t nearly enough. Surrounded by a forest, a river and cuddly animals coming to greet me every day, I truly found a way to calm down and breathe a little here. At first I was a bit nervous about being so remote but honestly, it was such an amazing experience to be surrounded by nothing but nature and quietness. Take a good book with you and you’re all set!:) Sabine immediately made me feel welcomed and safe, regularly checking if I was okay and coming to the rescue with any struggles or questions I had (unfortunately I didn’t get to meet Yvonne, who was in the Netherlands while I was there). Communication was never a problem and especially helpful regarding public transport - I don’t think I could’ve managed it without her explanations and advice. I never had to do anything I wasn’t comfortable with and could take breaks whenever necessary. We also had some sweet and fun conversations, I think I enjoyed talking to her a bit too much.:D The work was fairly manageable and varied from day to day, so it never got boring. My time here went by so fast, I think I could’ve stayed for at least double the amount of time I did. I miss all of you guys so much, thank you for this unique and warm experience. I hope I’ll be back someday in the future!!<3

It was an extraordinary and intense experience. Marilyn was a wonderful host and a patient teacher when we needed her to be. The whole staff went out of their way to accomodate us. This mostly unknown part of the world where two distinct cultures have learned to coexist, though, is the real show: unique, undeveloped, and wild, it is sometimes a harsh place. The work can be hard, but with a little effort, rewarding. We soon felt at home here. An exceptional experience in an authentic place that we highly recommend.

We were so fortunate to find Chadischa who helped us out for 2 1/2 months- just when I had almost given up on work aways We actually found each other on a different platform, but I wanted to leave her an amazing review here 🥰🇨🇦 She was beyond helpful, thoughtful, and friendly We had an amazing time together at our farm I would highly recommend her She is welcome back to our house anytime ♥️ She provided all of our animals with exercise love and attention 🥰

I had the amazing opportunity to stay with Ms. Dung and her daughters for three weeks. Her daughters are absolutely lovely, energetic, and fun to be around. My daily routine mainly involved one-on-one English lessons with Strawberry, the youngest. She is incredibly smart, and keeping her focused required creativity, but it was such a rewarding challenge, and it was clear she is very well-educated. I also had the chance to visit the Hope Center, where we shared some drawings for the children to paint. Meeting them was truly heartwarming. I also joined in on some of Ms. Dung’s daughters’ activities, which gave me a full and immersive local experience. Overall, it was a memorable and enriching time that I will always cherish.

It's been a long time since I've workawayed in Galatina but I still carry such warm memories of my time there, and references are really important so after 1.5 year, this is the exact moment that I feel like writing. Francesco created a special place in that little town in the heel of Italy. A true community, based on movement. There are a lot of events going on and a lot of classes for all ages. I had a blast, hanging around in the silk, on the ball. Everybody can play, that's the theme om this place. Francesco and the other volunteer took me to other events of their community; lunch, dance evening, a market, jam sessions, the beach. This is the Workaway where I felt the most welcome, and included in their circle. This was my fifth workaway, and right now, after my 10th workaway, I still feel the same. Francesco seemed to be in at least 4 places at the same time so the working schedule was flexible and fragmented. We had a lot of fun with painting a sign and sweeping and photographing was just a nice job to do. My tiny loft space was also the yoga studio, and thanks to that I now know 'inspiro & espiro' (breath in, breath out). Great memories, even after such a time. I hope you're still keeping up the good work! It's been a while, thanks for these memories : )

What can I say, Mara was a breath of fresh air. Committed, hardworking, able to follow details and instructions but also adaptable and positively accepting of changes. She was able to adjust her routine tasks if needed to be altered due to weather, or the anarchy of Greek deliveries never being on time etc. She is a strong character but also deeply caring and goes the extra mile, always wanting to do a good job and getting satisfaction from doing something well. Mara is capable of coping with tensions that can sometimes arise when an animal gets sick or a fence is broken and needs mending quickly, before a whole group of ponies gets out or the neighbours herd of sheep get in and cause havoc, trailing all our electric fences and posts behind them!!! These situations when they occasionally arise, can be stressful as the are frequently emergent and need to be dealt with in a split second via a direct command of voice that some people could be offended by - but due to Mara's experience with ponies and livestock she dealt with it in an objective and impersonal manner. Totally committed to doing here best for all the animals and accepting boundaries and approaches necessary to control our very lively rescue dogs whilst also making a real effort to communicate basic commands to the dogs in Greek, which was so nice to see. I deeply appreciated her kindness, consistency, attention to detail, ability to just get on with a job and do it well with a limited need for direction. Mara can be part of a team or work under her own initiative, able to connect with people or get on with her own thing. She is mature and has a good sense of herself, enjoys her own company and appeared to really enjoy the quietness of the farm. In her downtime she would find her own entertainment either reading a good book, taking photographs, editing short videos, going for walks to the beach or observing the interactions of the ponies and other animals. She was low maintenance and independent, whilst able to enjoy and participate in quality conversations both with myself and the other volunteers here, whilst also being fully aware and supportive of my need to at times take my own space and time out. She is very respectful of boundaries and I deeply appreciated this. Even though only here for a short time she came in with direct energy and concentrated effort and was a real blessing, I so look forward to seeing her again later in the year.

Eleni and Zoe welcomed me with open arms when I was last-minute looking for a host. My week flew by and I'm sad to leave this bold, bright and slightly chaotic household. Eleni needed some help with deconstructing her exhibition which was an honour to help with. I felt really appreciated in everything that I did. We had a lot of good conversations about art, purpose, life and society. Eleni is a passionate, fierce woman with a lot of wisdom and ideologies to share. The other members of the household are both expressive and full of joy. Zoe never runs out of energy and so we danced together and sang a lot of Disney songs : ). Her understanding of English is pretty good and she told me a lot about her friends and everything she likes in life. The dog Coco is a lovely, cuddly creature who is always down for a walk or a stroke. Exarcheia is a cool neighbourhood. Through this area I fell in love with Athens. Only half an hour by foot from the Acropolis, and I had lots of time to explore. The four working hours a day were really flexible so there were some days that I ran around the city all day long and some days were I stayed in and helped with household tasks, computer stuff, had fun with Zoe and walked with Coco. There's always something to do and everything is entangled so never boring times : ). Thanks for your openness, incredible hospitality and perspectives. See you in a month!

I stayed at the sanctuary for 6 weeks and it was an amazing experience. I learned so much about animals and met some truly wonderful people. The place is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by untouched nature, and you can even see the ocean from there. I also had the chance to explore the whole island during my days off, and Lanzarote is stunning. It’s an experience I would recommend to anyone. I had such a great time, with many special moments and unforgettable experiences. Liala has created a truly beautiful sanctuary. I will definitely come back!!

The wonderful island of Aegina was an experience for sure. The island is very pretty and so is the hotel when it's ready for the season. We worked mostly in painting and gardening, which was usually satisfying and sometimes frustrating to do. I am a perfectionist and very precise and that was just not a good fit with the work in this hotel. Notis is a funny guy but he is under a lot of pressure before the start of the season. He cares about the wellbeing of the workawayers; bought a kettle when we asked, arranged a personal room for a light sleeper, was generous with food and drove us to town. But he also has this hotel to open in three weeks and it was hard to meet his pace and match his expectations. When you enjoy big tasks, prefer high-speed working over precise, and perhaps have some experience in painting, this is the place for you. I wish Notis and his hotel all the best!

The two weeks we had at Sofí's farm were truly special - she is one of the most caring people you'll ever meet, and she is warm, generous and kind. She takes such good care of all her volunteers and genuinely wants everyone to have the best experience, and you can really feel this when you're working with her. Her project on the farm is really interesting, even to us who had no prior knowledge of the industry. Usually we would work from 9-1 everyday, followed by a huge lunch with Sofí and her family. Then we would have all afternoon and evening free to explore and relax by ourselves. For the accommodation for volunteers, there are two cabins a few metres away from the main house, both of which are well-equipped with everything you could need, and you're guaranteed to have a private bedroom even if there are other volunteers there at the same time as you. The farm is about a half hour walk from the main road, where buses run regularly into the town, but it was super safe to hitch lifts off passing cars to save us the walk! Overall, we were made to feel like part of the family right from the start, with lots of chatting, sharing meals, and the offer of sharing trips together. This was such an amazing volunteering opportunity and we would recommend it to anyone, even if you've never done anything similar before. Sofí truly understands the ethos of Workaway, and we feel so lucky to have spent two weeks of our trip with her.

Bueno... llegamos por primera vez a aquí a principios de noviembre el año pasado, pensando que nos quedaríamos un par de semanas. Pues al final nos quedamos un mes entero, ¡y acabamos de volver otras tres semanas en marzo! Ya hay muchas reviews en esta página y el trabajo también está muy bien explicado (horario muy claro, reglas de trabajo consistentes etc) , así que quiero dejar aquí algunos datos más personales. Lo primero es la gente - el equipo permanente y los varios voluntarios con los que hemos coincidido - forman una comunidad increíble, segura y acogedora, donde desde el primer día te sientes parte del grupo. Lo segundo es lo bueno que es quedarse en aquí para mejorar el español. Martha aprendió un chingo aquí, hablando constantemente en español todos los días y ganando cada vez más confianza en sí misma. Y por último, todas las oportunidades de aprendizaje que existen en LV: sobre los ciclos de la permacultura, los baños secos, la poposta (compostaje), la apicultura, la milpa, el cuidado de las gallinas, la bioconstrucción e incluso cómo hacer queso! Ha sido un voluntariado perfecto; seguro que volveremos y no podemos recomendar esta experiencia lo suficiente. Muchísimas gracias a todos los que hacen que aquí sea un lugar mágico y único. Un abrazo muy fuerte!

Acabo de pasar un mes maravilloso con Meri y Marcos. Ambos son personas increíblemente generosas, a las que les encanta compartir sus conocimientos. He aprendido muchísimo tanto sobre las artes del movimiento y las artes marciales como sobre cómo conseguir productos vegetarianos saludables. Sin embargo, el tema más importante que tratamos fue la crisis climática. Tienen un gran conocimiento y no comparten ninguna de las ilusiones de nuestra sociedad que utilizamos para ocultarnos a nosotros mismos el estado del mundo. ¡Prepárate para hablar de temas serios! Entiende que la ecología profunda, como ellos la llaman, significa mucho más que un poco de reciclaje: ¡significa mirar la realidad a los ojos, sin ilusiones, y actuar en consecuencia! La casa está, efectivamente, en llamas… ¡Gracias una vez más, Meri y Marcos, por acogerme, enseñarme y por vuestra paciencia con mi español chapucero! Os deseo lo mejor a vosotros y a vuestros muchos animales, y espero que nos volvamos a ver :) Je viens de passer un mois formidable avec Meri et Marcos. Ce sont tous deux des personnes incroyablement généreuses, qui adorent partager leurs connaissances. J’ai beaucoup appris, tant sur les arts du mouvement et les arts martiaux que sur l’approvisionnement en produits végétariens sains. Mais le sujet de discussion le plus important a été la crise climatique. Ils sont très bien informés et ne partagent aucune des illusions de notre société, celles qui nous servent à nous cacher la réalité du monde. Préparez-vous à parler de choses sérieuses ! Comprenez que l’écologie profonde, comme ils le disent, signifie bien plus qu’un simple recyclage : cela signifie regarder la réalité en face, sans illusions, et agir en conséquence ! La maison est bel et bien en feu… Merci encore une fois, Meri et Marcos, de m’avoir accueilli, de m’avoir enseigné tant de choses et d’avoir fait preuve de patience face à mon espagnol approximatif! Je vous souhaite tout le meilleur, à vous et à vos nombreux animaux, et j’espère que nous nous nous reverrons :) I’ve just spent a brilliant month with Meri and Marcos. They’re both incredibly generous individuals, who love to share their knowledge. I’ve learned a great deal both about flow arts and martial arts, and about sourcing healthy vegetarian produce. The most important point of exchange, however, was about the climate crisis. They’re very knowledgeable, and have none of the delusions of our society that we use to hide the state of the world from ourselves. Be prepared to talk about the serious stuff! Understand that deep ecology, as they put it, means more than a bit of recycling: it means staring reality in the face, without illusions, and acting accordingly! The house is indeed on fire…Thank you once again, Meri and Marcos, for having me, teaching me, and for your patience with my dodgy Spanish! I wish all the best to you and your many animals, and hope we’ll meet again :)

I stayed at this stable from september 2025 to march 2026, and I had a great experience. The stable is in a beautiful location right by some mountains, and the trails for riding and hiking are endless. From the town you can take the bus to Arezzo, and from there you can take the train to other cities, like Firenze. You can absolutely explore around when you're not working. I lived in a cute and small cabin-style place on the property, which included a kitchen, bedroom and a bathroom. The work was mostly feeding, moving horses in and out, cleaning the stables and paddocks, and Andrea was teaching everything i needed to know. I started feeding at 7 and would feed in the afternoon around 16-17. Sometimes I also assisted in childrens riding lessons or walks. Alexandra was super kind and friendly, and made me feel welcome. She would usually take me on a trail ride on sunday, and sometimes we went sightseeing in the nearby areas during the lunch break. The stable is owned by a larger company that makes wine, olive oil, lots of good sauces and more, so you will for sure try some good food. I absolutely recommend going!