Análisis, comentarios y calificaciones de Workaway

I spend three great weeks at the rescue center and really recommend it to anyone who loves animals! You can do lots of different tasks such as walking the dogs, taking care of horses and chickens or working in the kitchen, so there should be something for everyone. There’s also some great free things to do in your spare time such as taking some of the dogs to a beautiful waterfall, walk the trails surrounding the shelter or go swimming in the nearby river. You will also be surrounded by the beautiful rainforest and I will miss falling asleep to the sound of it every night!! However, living in the rainforest also means a high level of humidity which can cause your things to mold. This is nothing that the shelter can do anything about but just something you have to keep in mind before applying - that you are not only going to an animal shelter but also living in a rainforest with all the advantages and disadvantages of that. The sweet people at the laundry are really helpful if you need to get rid of mold, so I personally didn’t see it as a big problem but some people do and therefore this heads up :) But again, this was a really good Workaway experience and I definitely recommend it to animal loving people who's not afraid of getting their hands dirty while helping all the loving animals!!

Cam & Théo are a super nice, funny and hardworking couple. We enjoy a lot having them here. Both helped a lot taking care of our animals, cleaning their corrals. They also helped cleaning the common areas, specially when clients visited us, and did a lot of maintenance around the park since their first day. And everyday they will be smilling & making jokes ready to help. Their Spanish is pretty good and the communication was excellent. We aprecciate a lot both of you guys visiting us and we wish you lots of adventures! We recommend them 100% for sure they will be of much help in your project! Thank you guys!!

I am so glad I stayed with this lovely family for 2 months. It was more than I could have wished for, living in the mountains, with a beautiful creek on the property, and a jungle-like magical forest. (mushrooms, turtles, log bridges, and root-beer-smelling trees!) Some of the moments I enjoyed most were board game nights, taking a dip in the creek, laying under the stars, and seeing the sunrise from high in the mountains. The entire family is extremely caring, I always felt comfortable asking for help. Homemade vegan meals each day as a group made me feel like part of the family, which sometimes ended with a bonfire outside, or listening to records. I recommend this workaway to anyone who is looking to artistically express themselves, spend more time outdoors, make new friends, and experience slow living. Thank you to the hosts William and Laura for providing a welcoming safe space, I am thankful to have stayed here.

Stuart and Miranda couldn’t have been better hosts for our first Workaway experience. They are warm, welcoming, open minded and so easy to spend time with. We felt at home as soon as we arrived on their lovely property. We learnt so much from our time - trying out power tools for woodwork projects in Stu’s workshop, helping with a honey harvest and getting a crash course in all things permaculture gardening. Most of all though we had fun and enjoyed great conversations along the way. We could only stay a week but we wish we’d had longer. In a year off to travel Australia, our time with Stu and Miranda will remain as one of our fondest memories.

Pasamos más de dos semanas en este hermoso hostal. A nuestra llegada, Felix inmediatamente nos incluyó en la maravillosa comunidad. Felix es hilarante, amable y siempre nos ayudó a encontrar lo que necesitábamos. Teníamos comidas con los otros voluntarios y en Pisac bebimos cerveza y bailamos juntos. Duermes en un dormitorio de 10 camas y el hostal tiene hermosas habitaciones llenas de luz y mucho espacio para relajarte, incluida una tv con Netflix. El día 1 comenzarás de inmediato en recepción. Debido a la gran rotación de voluntarios, confirma tus responsabilidades. Puedes tomar un colectivo a Cusco o Urubamba justo en la calle fuera del hostal. Pasamos un día en bicicletas de montaña alquiladas recorriendo más de 50 km por el Valle Sagrado en un hermoso camino de tierra que comienza detrás del hostal. Gracias a Felix por todo!

Aida y Oscar! Qué hermosa pareja! Nos ayudaron un montón a terminar la casita. siempre motivados y muy serviciales para participar en cualquier actividade. Nos encantó convivir con ustedes estas 3 semanas, compartir ricas comidas, experiencias, puntos de vista, música, etc... A los pocos días nos sentíamos en familia :D. Gracias por ser tan cariñosos con los animales. Seguro que Nala y Canelo los extrañan mucho. Gracias por apoyarnos en nuestro proyectito y siguan disfrutando su viaje en México y a donde vayan. Les esperamos de regreso cuando gusten. Muchos abrazos!! Los recomendamos muchísimo, no te pierdas la oportunidad de recibir a una pareja divertida, trabajadora y cariñosa :)

Wonderful to have Jule at home! she collaborated a lot with house chores and helped us practicing languages. We thank you so much and wish you the best!

even though I only stayed for 2 weeks I had an amazing experience. very open minded and obliging family - can only recommend :) thank you!

There are no words to describe how beautiful my workaway experience was at Shauns but I will give it anyway a try :3 I stayed at Shauns for a bit more then a month around July everything happened last minute but still the communication went smooth what I appreciated immensely. The first week I spent alone Housesitting and taking care of the animals while enjoying the beautifulness of the house and the nature around it what also didn’t stopped when Shaun arrived with the best dog buddies I have ever had. I continued helping Shaun with the animals especially the dogs, random tasks and cooking and if there was time Shaun showed me how to enjoy the Sabina or we played excessively Nintendo and when my friend joined me everything continued more or less the same. Shaun is an incredible smart and kind human being, me and my friend felt the whole time safe and home and living under the same roof felt like the most Natural thing. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH from me and Ellen and see you inshallah soon !

I really enjoyed my time with Christina and Joseph. They're very welcoming, generous and interesting people and make a real effort to get to know you. Christina is a fantastic cook and it was also great cooking with her. Joseph has a wealth of knowledge in many subjects and is always happy to share this. The work was always interesting in its variety and included gardening, cleaning and decorating. I was particularly pleased to improve my gardening knowledge. They provide a very comfy studio flat to stay in. Perth is a charming little city and there's lots to do in the surrounding area. Fantastic hosts, hope to see you again when I return to Scotland!

Hannah came at the last minute for only 5 days but she was a huge help with my horses and dogs. She also helped with clearing up after a storm which left us without power or the internet. She helped clear a derelict house and cooked delicious meals. I will miss her greatly!

It was so nice to meet Katrin so I showed here my secret paradises in Jokkmokk. She was always caring about how others were feeling. I loved to gang out with her and exchange life ideas.

Lucas has a big heart, smart head and an even bigger smile! He was instrumental in his engagement with the local community and his english classes. He is considerate to the needs of others and always happy to help. He is able to lead others and was able to use his past experiences to bring in initiatives to our project. Two thumbs up! Pietra is a lively and outgoing, bringing smiles out of people and bringing people out to the party! She was willing to get involved with all projects but also a skilled photographer. A sparkling and creative individual that will brighten up any workaway!

Enja is a great person: curious, hard working, smart and funny. We were very happy having her here with us and we still see her around as she decided to spend more time in the area. Thank you Enja for all your help and support in the project, especially cutting brambles! :)

Natascha is a great help in any project: independent, strong, capable, positive and loveable. We really enjoyed having her here for almost a month, she is a great cook and a great friend. Missing you already.

Sebastian was a member of our family for one month. He´s a funny - hard working guy and absolutely reliable. Maybe he will come back one day to spend another time with us, we would welcome him with open arms. "Good luck on your trips my dear, un saludo de Lanzarote."

My stay with Sheila and Rob was great and I’d definitely recommend going here! I spent almost three weeks in Rutland with two other really sweet volunteers and it was so nice to get to know them as well. We worked from 9 to 2 each day with a break in between and it was not a problem to change our days off, as the buses don’t run on Sundays. The work we did mostly consisted of helping around the house and with the horses and gardening work. It could be quite physical sometimes but this wasn’t a problem for us. Each week we would send a shopping list, which would get delivered in the next two days, so it was easy to make our own meals. The house has its own washing machine and dryer, which was really convenient. We lived separate from the main house and we had the opportunity to be independent. We also did some trips to the cities nearby but if you want to go further away, it is recommended to stay the night somewhere, as the buses don’t run too late. Sheila and Rob invited us over for a birthday dinner and we went out to the pub together, which was really good. We got to know their family and their neighbourhood and they are all very kind people. Overall, if you’re looking for a peaceful stay in the countryside where you’ll be able to get to know some nice people, this is your place! Thank you again for everything.

As my first Workaway experience, this was a lovely start. The host was very flexible to my teaching schedule, and very helpful with suggestions for travel and getting around Portugal. The bed and room were divine, the dogs (and cat) sweet and the meals wonderful. The workload was fair and reasonable as I am almost 60 yrs of age, although you must be prepared to work, show initiative but be able to take direction.