Análisis, comentarios y calificaciones de Workaway - page 14

Coming to Mark’s ranch for my first workaway was truly the one of the best decisions I have ever made. I couldn’t have asked for a better first property and first host - Mark is so much fun, has pretty good taste in music and design, and makes a mean burrito. He also very generously accommodated me in the Marriott-adjacent shed when I decided to stay a month longer than planned. Work was very manageable and consisted of weeding, planting, cleaning, light construction, and shoveling dirt. Every day, I got to see tangible results on how my work contributed to making the property beautiful. Another big pro here is having access to a car. It’s such a privilege to be able to explore the island freely. There is so much to do and see I really can’t even begin to describe it. All in all, I met the most amazing people here and had a life-changing experience that I will always hold near and dear to my heart. I miss it every day and hope to return again soon. If you have good intentions and you’re thinking about staying here, don’t hesitate to reach out!

This was my first Workaway experience, & to say it was the best would be an absolute understatement! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed into the family with open arms. I helped with the girls a few days a week & helped with different projects around the house. I had ample free time to explore, which was so nice. The girls were so much fun to hangout with! They taught me quite a lot, including aerial ropes & drawing. There was never a dull moment! Avril and Alex were so kind and down to earth. They also helped me in so many ways and are very thoughtful. The whole family is a joy to be around. I was there for 3 months, & I CANNOT wait to go back! They have easily become like family to me, & I feel so grateful for that. If you are lucky enough to get to do Workaway with them, you are in for a treat!! There aren’t enough words to say what this experience has truly meant to me

I spent a month here and had a great time. Luka and the whole team were really friendly, helpful, and made me feel welcome from day one. I learned a lot, met some amazing people, and can now say I assisted in the building of a beautiful aquapark. I highly recommend the experience especially if you're a fan of watersports.

Brilliant hostel for volunteering. Marco and George are easy going, flexible, open and they truly want their volunteers to have a good time in Tamarindo. Thanks for the opportunity and I'll definitely pass by if I find myself in Tamarindo again

We loved this place and living in the Spanish countryside. It’s a great experience to live in the nature for some time. Also Tim is really nice, funny and communication with him was never a problem. Thank you Tim!

Aman possesses the perfect physique and personality to volunteer at our Sangla location: strong and energetic; an easy going nature that adheres himself very easily to both staff and guests. We host two single Workawayers at Sangla in May and to add to the cultural experience, we like to choose one local Indian and one foreigner. The plan worked perfectly with Aman (and Aussie Jordan) who not only joined forces to perform very admirably onsite, but formed a friendship that saw the two leave Sangla to travel together. Yay - we hope their friendship is of the lifelong kind. Thanks so much Aman, feel free to come see us again.

I had a great 5 weeks at the Dachsmühle this spring. Anne and Peter are a sweet, peaceful and positive couple who made sure I was happy and always showed appreciation for my work. I got to use a variety of tools and techniques on different projects and learned a lot. It was also interesting to learn about their philosophy on how to interact with animals. My room was comfortable and Anne always prepared plenty of food. Overall good atmosphere and beautiful region. Thank you guys for being welcoming and positive and thanks to Fransisca for bringing delicious cakes every week.

I had the best time with Anja and Harald! The location is stunning, Harald and Anja are so welcoming and caring, they have a lot of hilarious stories that had us gasping for air!! The food was ample and fantastic, the work was engaging and fun, and the people were great company! I could not have asked for a better experience!

Charis was the first volunteer from Workaway to arrive at our school in Pangkalpinang. Prior to her arrival, as my host, I learned a lot about the arrival rules, and Charis patiently awaited every step. Upon her arrival, not only was my family delighted, but the students at Santo Yosef High School Pangkalpinang also felt a sense of belonging and a new cultural understanding, allowing them to get to know each other. This made the students happy, as they were able to speak directly with native English speakers. Charis is a pleasant person, easily associating with a new community, cheerful, helpful, friendly, and a little mischievous. All of these qualities brought a sense of familiarity to the students and to my family as hosts. Charis especially enjoys Padang rice with catfish and iced Milo coffee, which are always available in our school cafeteria. She also enjoys going to the beaches in Pangkalpinang and Sungailiat. Swimming at Pasir Padi Beach and Tikus Emas Beach is a popular weekend activity for us as a family. Charis has become like a daughter and sister to our host family, so we hope she'll come back to visit someday. Thank you for visiting our project, and we'll see you next time with even more exciting stories.

As our first Workaway experience in Brazil, this was perfect! It's quite close to São Paulo, accessible by bus, so perfect if you're flying there. It's perfect if you want some tranquility and to learn about nature. Marcos was welcoming, friendly, and introduced us to some of the plants and animals of the Atlantic Rain Forest. Ilhabela is a beautiful island, but Marcos' place is truly special, away from the hustle and bustle, but still close to the town and the beaches. We rented a couple of bikes which was very enjoyable and practical. We worked 4 hours each day, and had plenty of time to explore the island and relax. The accommodation and the kitchen are cosy and had everything we needed. We loved hearing the sounds of the birds and learning about bamboo and taiobas. We even made a song about taiobas! Just remember to bring some bug spray or buy some in the island :)

I stayed with the family for a month and am grateful for the experience. They were kind and welcoming hosts, and the work was very manageable. I appreciated being included in family life and having the opportunity to experience a different way of living. It was also nice to have other volunteers there at the same time. Thank you for having me, and I wish the family all the best.

Ulysse is a very nice and easygoing person with a pleasant personality. He quickly became part of our daily life and was always willing to help wherever needed. During his stay, he helped with painting, fencing, tidying, cleaning, walking the dog, and other daily tasks. Whatever we asked him to do, he did it well and without complaints. He is reliable, respectful, works independently, and learns quickly. He is also a good cook and was always happy to contribute around the house. Having Ulysse stay with us was easy, and we would happily welcome him back anytime. We can definitely recommend him to any future host.

Lucas, Clara and everyone at the Fazenda were amazing hosts who made us feel very welcome. They tailored what we would be doing with the kids around our skill-set, so we ended up doing a few music sessions with everyone. The kids were very friendly and curious about us and they liked to ask us about ourselves and our countries. It was helpful that one of us spoke Portuguese, but they were also interested to learn some English words. The workload was enjoyable and rewarding, we even ended up joining some of the circus classes and recording in the studio. The house was lovely, clean, with good facilities, and the view was fantastic. The whole place is amazing and we could see first-hand the impact that it has on the local community. We hope to come back!

Saffy stayed 3 weeks with me, in my house. She is absolutely the best workawayer I’ve ever had, so easy going and yet full of initiative. Her horse experience obviously was a giant help, but she’s not afraid of taking the lead on other projects, like painting for instance. She seems to me like a person sooo talented in just taking and enjoying the opportunities that roll her way. Persons like Saffy are rare. I so much hope that her future will involve a return to my place as a friend and we can continue our talks. AND…her Spanish is so much better than she thinks. This was a great workaway experience Saffy. Thank you

Lucas is a wonderful man with a big heart, he cares about the others, and his environnement. He is sensitive and respectful. He has golden fingers with woodwork and make a perfect work. He likes animals and he is social, reliable, full of qualities, He helps me a lot, I recommend 100 %

J'ai fait ma première expérience en tant que Workawayeuse chez Hélène et Solveig, et j'en suis très heureuse. Dès le début, Hélène m'a accueillie chaleureusement dans sa famille ainsi qu'auprès de ses amis. Le travail était très facile : aider à la maison et garder les enfants, qui étaient tous très sympathiques et adorables. J'ai reçu de bons conseils pour découvrir Rouen, et j'ai même eu la possibilité d'assister à des concerts à l'Opéra et à la Chapelle Corneille, ce dont je suis très reconnaissante. Dommage que le temps soit passé si vite ! Je retournerais tout de suite à Rouen et chez Hélène et Solveig. Je recommande vivement cette famille à tous les futurs Workawayers qui souhaitent découvrir la région dans une ambiance chaleureuse et bienveillante.

It was a pleasure to have Diana come stay on Macleay Island. Diana cooked the best vegetarian meals and was a huge help in the garden. I highly recommend Diana to other hosts and would welcome her back anytime. All the best with your new job and time in Australia.

Kristin was here 10 days in june, and helped out with mucking, fencing, cleaning tack, training and caring for horses and more. She is vegan, and therefore cooking dinner was one of her tasks. Kristin is a really nice girl, eager to work, easy to communicate with, and just a pleasant person to have in our family these days. We highly recommend her as a workawayer!😊

Hey I am from Germany and I lived already a year in Norway. Because I wanted to improve my Norwegen, Everbody was talking all the time Norwegen with me, but I a slow and easy way so that I was learning in these 10 days so much! I have seen a lot of the cost of Norway but this place is amazing! Not just because of the nature around is so beautiful especially because of Hilde, Reidar and Hannah and all of their family. I felt so welcomed and for thes days it was a home for me here. My task has been the same as Zara's and I cut gras and helped cleaning some horse stuff :) also the cooking was one of my tasks. The amount of work was really good, I still had a lot of free time to go around and checking out the area. Also Hilde showed me a lot here, by car and horse, it was really nice. This was my first workaway experience so far but because it was soooo nice here, I might want to do a lot more. If I ever want to do another workaway I Norway I would always come back to these wonderful people and wonderful horses :)

Jonathan was an absolute pleasure to host 😇. He was incredibly adaptable and patient throughout and we’re so grateful for the way he embraced every part of our daily life, including the challenges that came with hosting our very first Workaway. He brought such a positive energy, a great sense of humour and we genuinely had a wonderful time with him. Anyone who gets the chance to meet Jonathan is truly blessed.