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I learned so much during my time at Sona House. It was my first time living in a camper van, and I absolutely loved it! The view was something I could never get tired of, truly breathtaking. I helped with house and pet sitting and learned how to take care of a self-sustaining home, which was a valuable experience. I also learned about forest management, built shelters for small animals, and helped prepare land for tent setups by insulating and leveling the ground. I felt so welcomed, every day felt magical because the place truly is. I really enjoyed my conversations with Cam and David; they’re open-minded, kind, and full of travel wisdom that I’m sure will stay with me for a long time. I also had the chance to meet their daughter Akari, such a cheerful and sweet baby! I genuinely loved doing pet sitting, Fuji is such a well-behaved and sweet dog. Every walk with her was smooth and enjoyable. I truly loved the month I spent at Sona. Thank you so much for everything!

Sarah contacted us asking to help with a garden project, so we were only there for three days and we worked hard, but it was a good workout and got most of the garden organised and ready for planting. Sarah lives up a mountain, access can be tricky if you have a camper, but its doable, Sarah has a 4x4 and can help if needed. Sarah is a good host making sure you have everything you need, from tools to food and drink. She has a flexible approach providing the work is getting done, there are many projects to be completed so probably something to suit your skillset. there is a small village nearby with shops and bars. I would recommend Sarah and her workaway.

I spent six weeks between February and March 2025 at the rescue, and it was an incredibly enriching experience. It was my first time living in community, and I absolutely loved it. Sharing household tasks with the other volunteers really helped me connect with them, and I was able to build meaningful relationships with each one. Honestly, I don't know what I’ll miss more, my fellow volunteers or the amazing animals I got to care for. Every single day I spent there was a happy one. Taking care of the pigs, sheep, and goats is something I’ll always remember. Being able to make their days a little better, helping them feel safe and loved, was deeply moving and fulfilling. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be part of such a beautiful project.

I spent 2 amazing weeks with Randi-Harriet and Kjelland all their guests and friends. First I stressed a bit because I was sick and I supposed to be 3 weeks but both of them Kjell and Randi-Harriet were so understable. I arrived in September. I wanted to learn more Norwegian language as I was already speaking in A2/ B1. I was also curious about Norway. It was wonderfull. I could speak and learn new words! The tasks were nice and easy: some cleaning, cooking, taking care of chickens (with wiking appearance). I learned a lot how to take care of them and I am still impressed the way that was applied for chicken house. Really smart! I met some wonderfull people there. Randi-Harriet is so lovely, full of energy and open! Real passionate woman! Kjell is really patient and smart :D And also I met their family, friends, neighbours! I had a chance to play footbal, ride a horse for the first time (he was eating grass constantly :D) and visit Olso and Eidsvoll. I prepared "kiszona kapusta" which is polish dish as they have polish neighbours. Matthieu was such a nice sould to have nearby! And Felix also. I visited mountain cottage with R-H and Kjell and boys. It was so close to nature and I am so happy that I could participate in such norwegian activity! I loved it! It was a pitty that I was there just 2 weeks but I loved every day :D Also, if you are quite shy and carefull as me it might take 3-4 days to get used to new place and people as I experienced. Each day I was opening more. Thank you Randi-Harriet and Kjell and everyone I did not mentioned!

Jag är väldigt ledsen över att lämna denna plats där jag hade planerat att stanna i en månad... och där jag till slut stannade i tre. Från mitten av januari till mitten av april blev Murjek mitt hem. Jag kände till varje hörn av byn, varje invånare. Det var fruktansvärt bekvämt, betryggande och otroligt mänskligt. Det som gör denna plats så speciell är människorna. Jag blev välkomnad med en sällsynt generositet och värme. Lotta tog med mig på grillning i skogen under snön, Sture på skotertur, Gunmari och Peter på isfiske, Birgit bjöd med mig på skidåkning med sitt barnbarn i Vuollerim och Kristina lånade till och med ut all sin utrustning till mig så att jag kunde njuta av backarna. Vid ett tillfälle försökte de till och med sälja fyra hus till mig och hitta ett jobb åt mig... ifall jag skulle bestämma mig för att inte åka igen! Murjek är inte ett turistmål fullt av sevärdheter, men det är en plats med rå natur, skogspromenader, tystnad och den gemensamma bastun på fredagskvällen. I närheten finns Jillat i Vuollerim, den samiska marknaden och Ájtte-museet i Jokkmokk... men här är det naturen och människorna som gör det hela värt besväret. Arbetet på vandrarhemmet har varit varierande: städning, tvätthantering, småreparationer, byggnadsunderhåll, kökshjälp, lite IT... Många kommer på lunch, vilket gör förmiddagarna mycket sociala. På eftermiddagarna och kvällarna är det lugnare, och då är man ofta ensam på vandrarhemmet, vilket passade mig personligen. Det var också ett bra tillfälle att öva på min svenska och känna att jag verkligen gjorde framsteg. Jag hade ett eget rum på vandrarhemmet och lunch och middag var samma som serverades på hbg, vilket alltid var gott och rejält. Jag hoppas av hela mitt hjärta att jag får möjlighet att återvända en dag. Denna plats och dess människor har verkligen lämnat ett avtryck i mitt hjärta. Tack så mycket för allt!

Thanks to Jessica and Kishor It was a great experience both on a human level and with the dogs. The atmosphere with the volunteers is really good and we were able to meet some very nice people. The work is hard because the dogs have a lot of energy and need attention, but the love they give us is exceptional. In fact, we've already adopted one of them. If we get the chance, we'll be happy to come back and help the shelter.

Lena was a great help on the farm. She clearly loves animals and looked after them well. Thanks for your help Lena!

We had the pleasure of hosting Isti at our home in Galicia, and we can wholeheartedly recommend him to any future host. Isti was incredibly hard-working, motivated, and quick to learn. But he also brought with him a wealth of knowledge, especially in tree pruning. He showed us how to prune trees professionally, and we genuinely learned a lot from him in the process. He carried out a wide range of tasks with great care and efficiency: expertly pruning various trees, preparing a deep mulch, building a structure for vines, installing a drip irrigation system, and helping us dig and prepare the soil. His pace was steady and focused, and he approached every task with both precision and enthusiasm. On a personal level, Isti was open-minded, easy to talk to, and brought a great spirit of exchange to our home. We truly enjoyed our conversations and his fun, curious personality. Our board game nights were a lot of fun. We are looking forward to having him back any time and highly recommend him to other hosts.

I stayed one month with Fabi and her family and had a wonderful time. Cayetana and Valentina are so sweet and openhearted, I already miss them. I spend my afternoons with the girls and their nanny, Marisol. We picked them up at school, went to the tennis court or to Capoeira classes, had fun in the park, upstairs at the pool or simply spent time home playing, painting and crafting. The girls teached me Spanish and I teached them German. During the mornings I could visit my Spanish classes and in the evening and on the weekends I had time to meet friends and get to know beautiful Lima. Fabi supported me in all matters, gave me a lot of freedom and was very relaxed. Thank you for taking me into your family, Fabi! I will never forget my time with you guys. You really gave me a feeling of security in my first weeks of my long journey. Kisses and hugs!

I had an amazing time with Harald and Anja ! The location is amazing — surrounded by peaceful lakes and deep green forests. The work was well-organized and rewarding. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, there is a great team there =) Thank you so much for this experience

I had such a great stay with Sofie, Rickard and Kayla. it was great to contribute with some carpentry, eat great homemade local food and great conversation. Such a lovely part of Sweden with kites, hare and deer... thanks so much

We had the great pleasure to host Angel for two weeks in april/may 2025. From the very first day he was an amazing help no matter what project he worked on! He is very experienced with all kind of physical work on a farm. So he helped us with preparing firewood, moving timberlogs, planting potatoes, removing weeds from the garden, cutting bushes and smaller trees with a machine. Angel is strong, powerful, athletic and very endurable so nothing was to heavy or to much for him. But more than that he also saw right away what needed to be done. He was right on it, quick and very efficient always eager to finish the task. Angel can work on his own, is super reliable but is also a very good team player. Excellent! He also was a great help in the kitchen and other things around the house. We prepared a lot of wonderful food together, had a campfire, great saunas and an outdoor-karaoke and played quite a lot of tabletennis. His english is also fine so we had many good laughs with Angel . Also the other workawayers really enjoyed the time while he was here. Very welcome back any time! So we would like to highly recommend Angel!

(Rewriting, as the first feedback seems to have been lost) Rikke and Peter stayed with us for 2 weeks and they helped out with many different tasks. Some of them with some heavy lifting, some inside the house. Peter was also able to use the chain saw. The tasks were done in a very good way, and they asked when things where unclear. In addition, they are both fun and sociable, and we had a great time hosting them!

It was truly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. A beautiful guesthouse surrounded by nature—peaceful, charming, and filled with good vibes. I stayed for almost three weeks, mostly helping with cooking, preparing and cleaning the rooms, and taking care of the lovely cats. Petr is an amazing host, and with kind people like Anna and Nikita around, it never felt like I was away from family. Thank you for everything. I hope to come back and see you all again soon!

Vittorio is a kind gentle jungle man, enamoured with his cactus world and surrounded by beautiful nature. I had a serene and calming experience with incredible views. Any one who would like to be immersed in a botanical wonder would love Vittorios place. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and for your wonderful work. Arrivederci, Charlotte.

Vicki and Julian (and Lochlin ) were amazing!! I stayed with several hosts throughout my stay and they were by far the best, I even stayed longer than I had initially planned. I was welcomed right into the family and included in all the festivities, whether that was the social gatherings or FLYING. The work was enriching and I got to tag along to the farm to help out and see the milking process which was pretty cool. The accommodation was nice and private but I was always welcome in the house which was great, not to mention they helped me grow my love of tea seeing as it was consumed more than water lol. I would love to go back and visit some day!!

Hosting Rosy was a wonderful experience. She is an energetic and fun girl. She speaks English very well, cooks just as well and had a great time with our girls. She worked with interest and curiosity and was always collaborative in managing the house. We have only nice words for her and wish her all the best for her future!

Shushila was absolutely amazing! I’m so lucky I got to have her as my first host since she lives on the most beautiful stretch of land I’ve ever seen. She is the kindest, most genuine and STRONG woman of her age I’ve ever met and she inspired me so much! The work we did, was satisfying and we always ended the day with a swim, I hope to go back and see how far the property has come!

Michael and Claire couldn't have been more lovely. Both of them are laid back and very kind. I learned more in 2 weeks than I have my entire life about our interactions and their consequences or contributions to the planet. Michael has a very big brain and he has inspired me to be better and do more for my health and the health of our planet. Such an amazing experience. I'm excited to return if they'll have me.