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This was my first time doing Workaway and my first time in Morocco and it was incredible. Being in Assa and volunteering at the language school was the best travel and cultural experience I have ever had. Lahcen was a wonderful, welcoming, and friendly host. The volunteer house is comfortable and a place to make lifelong friends. There is plenty of food, tea, and good vibes. If you have any dietary restrictions, you will be accommodated as well. At one point half of the volunteers were veggies, so don’t worry about that. It is super hot in the summer so be prepared to spend days inside and nights drinking tea at a cafe or playing pool, and I recommend sleeping on the roof and sharing bedtime stories with the other volunteers. The school is just a few minutes walk away and has the kindest teachers and motivated and funny students. You will feel at home immediately. If you are worried about teaching, it's okay and you won't do anything you are uncomfortable with. There are English, Spanish, and French classes you can be a part of!! I was mostly with Teenagers and Adults but you could be with any age, again with your comfortability. If you’re thinking about coming here, do it. I made so many friends with the teachers, students, volunteers, taxi drivers, and lovely people who live in Assa. Plan to stay atleast a month because you won’t want to leave, I know I didn’t.

After a rough start on Workaway, I'm so glad I stayed with Janice and David. From day one, we felt very comfortable. The trailer we stayed in had its own charm and was an absolute vibe. It quickly became our little home on Vancouver Island. The work was varied, fair, and there was always something to do, whether it was helping around the property, taking care of animals, or assisting with different projects. The absolute highlight for me, however, were the alpacas. I completely fell in love with them and probably spent every possible minute admiring them. If you're an animal lover, you'll have a hard time not getting attached to at least a few of the residents here. One of my favorite parts of the stay was the daily sarcastic banter with David. If you appreciate a good sense of humor and don't take yourself too seriously, you'll fit right in. He also provided me with the tools and materials to carve my own wooden Canadian souvenir, which was a really cool project and something I'll keep as a reminder of my time here. We also appreciated being taking out for trips on our days off. It was great getting to see more of the area and experience parts of Vancouver Island that we probably wouldn't have discovered on our own. The Nymph Fall were my highlight! Janice and David work hard to keep everything running smoothly, from the farm animals to the boarding business, and it was interesting to get a glimpse into their daily life. We learned a lot, met plenty of furry characters, and shared many laughs along the way. Thanks again for having us and for the great three weeks! ~Jana~

Maria and Hugo are warm people, generous with their time and company as much as with their home. They give you a lot of latitude in your work, yet also aren’t afraid to tell you if they want something corrected. It’s a pleasure to know exactly where you stand and what is thought of the work you do. This WorkAway also has a great balance of time alone to reflect, and time with the family to have conversation. The pace of the work is one of the most tranquil, and least stressed, that I have had the pleasure to enjoy. Thanks for everything you three.

It was a real pleasure to host Zara. She is a thoughtful and reserved person, with a big heart and a genuine willingness to help wherever needed. She gave us a hand with our 24 month old son, helped us assemble a bed, supported us in the kitchen, and contributed to the general maintenance of the house. As an interior decorator, she was an absolute angel when it came to giving new life to some old furniture we wanted to use in a newly renovated apartment. She repainted everything beautifully, with great care and attention to the details, and the results exceeded our expectations. Last but not least, she joined us on a fun and completely unexpected 12 km walking adventure in the woods, which became one of those memories we'll be laughing about for a long time. We warmly recommend Zara as a volunteer. Any host would be lucky to have her, and she will always be welcome here. 😊

Audra was hardworking and responsible finishing every task.Cleaning to a high standard with a willing spirit and doing clothing repairs. She was good at checking " is this what you want" if there was ambiguity. Getting in to the agreed early start routine was effortless. Alot of tasks got accomplished and i was very satisfied and grateful at the end of her weeks stay. She was knowledgeable and very patient in helping me with getting stuff done and ordering via the computer - remaining calm and encouraging thru the usual digital malfunctioning. Emotionally and communicatively skilled. I would welcome her back :)

We spent over 5 weeks at Juliens beautiful home. First with him, in the last weeks, he trusted us to take care of his home and his animals alone. We really enjoyed the time together, had nice conversations and learned lots of new things, for example broadened our recipe repertoire. Our main tasks were painting, cleaning the cocoa exploitation and assisting him on the roof. Julien explains the tasks really well and detailed and wishes for strong and fast workers. Thank you Julien for welcoming us spontaneously, we appreciate it and enjoyed the shared time.

Elea, You were wonderful.... we miss you!. it was like having a new daughter here!. She fit in completely. Every task she took to heart to go above and beyond what was expected. Elea is an absolutely wonderful gal . She entered in to the chores like the critters were her own. Our heifer aborted which brought many issues we had to deal with and Elea was right there, beyond the expected time in her chores, concerned and looking for ways to help. She always joined in with community happenings . We just cannot say enough at what a pleasure it was to have her here. We pray for your future Elea, the Lord will direct you to do amazing things in your future. ! THANK YOU again !

I had an amazing experience in Iquitos. The first two days, I was really out of my comfort zone, mainly because my Spanish level was not good enough. Iquitos is also a really big and busy city, so you have to be prepared for that. But the family is so nice and so generous that you quickly forget everything else. The mum, Bertha, is just one of a kind : she is so kind to everyone, and she is always taking care of you, checking that you are doing well and feeling well. She is truly the best. She is also preparing the best breakfast. Everyone else is also amazing, really inclusive and communicative. The family was always offering us to join in their daily life activities and I really felt included. About the school, some of the kids are not the easiest to manage, but they are so cute and happy and cariñosos with the volunteers. You can really feel like you are making a difference by helping them. I really got attached to these kids. As the classes are in Spanish and that the family mainly speaks only Spanish, I really recommend to have a good level of Spanish for this adventure. If you are looking to get out of your confort zone, improve your Spanish and help children that really need it while living with an amazing family and enjoying the péruvien way of life, I strongly recommend this volunteering! Thanks again to the family for the amazing time 🙏It is for sure an experience that I will never forget and the family will always be in my heart !

I had an incredible time helping Inken get her apartment ready for the summer! I got to spend 2 weeks putting my renovation, repair and organisation skills to good use! I was joined by my partner (see seperate review from our couples account) and another workawayer in our second week so we got a lot accomplished in the time we were there! It was exciting to see all the progress we made and the Airbnb on our last day ready to welcome guests. The apartment I stayed in was lovely and Aljezur is beautiful. Inken was a lovely host! She had great recommendations for us during our stay. We also got to share some lovely meals together. Inken only asked for 3 hours a day and was happy for us to keep track of our hours and plan the week and modify the schedule to our preference. I felt very welcomed and appreciated from the start. I really enjoyed hearing Inken’s stories and getting to know her more throughout my stay. This Workaway experience was fantastic. I would highly recommend it when Inken needs help in the future!

Mia and Noel are amazing people, ready to share and happy to chat. Hugo is an adorable boy, so cute and enthusiastic for everything, he enjoys to be pet, scratches and take out for beautiful walks or runs after cats. He needs very basic care and you really enjoy your time with him. The walk to Kells Priory is astonishing, the village's pub is so cozy and the entire village, as the accomodation, are. Mia and Noel are such amazing hosts! The next store is not that close, but there are many buses to Kilkenny and both Mia and Noel were so kind to take me to town with them, so I've never been out of something. Everything is highly recommended!

Arne and Riet are an amazing couple and it was a pleasure to host them. With their hard-working help we were able to significantly advance several projects, involving construction and farming. Their thoughtfulness and deep care towards the people, the project and the work, helped made everything flow in a beautiful way during the time they stayed with us. Any project would be lucky to host them. The doors of ours will always be open for them.

I hosted Marnie for about two weeks and we had a great time together. She took care of the things that needed to be done and there’s nothing I can complain about. Marnie was friendly, reliable and willing to support wherever needed. Her positive attitude contributed to a great atmosphere for both guest and staff. She’s welcome to come back anytime!

Audrey stayed with us in the month of May, she helped us out with cleaning and general maintenance of the hostel. She was proactive, and would go above and beyond without being asked. She's independent, she has her own vehicle which made things easier for her, this also meant she could bring others on adventures - needless to say that she got on quite well with everybody. We would definitely recommend Audrey to any future hosts

You can't wish for a better volunteer! Azura has been the sweetest person to have around, highly skilled, perfect work ethic- she did such an amazing job! I can only recommend her. and would be happy to welcome her back anytime. 💖

Our first-ever Workaway experience in France was everything we could have hoped for and more. We had an amazing time, learned so much, and felt genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. A special thank you to Jane, whose kindness, generosity, and incredible knowledge of the local area made our stay truly memorable. Her passion for the history, culture, and hidden gems of the region added so much to our experience and helped us appreciate the area in a way we never could have on our own. We leave with wonderful memories, new friendships, and a deep appreciation for the Workaway community. Thank you, Jane, for making our first Workaway such a positive and unforgettable experience!

You can't wish for better volunteers! Azura and Luis have been the sweetest people to have around, highly skilled, perfect work ethic- they did such an amazing job in my house! I can only recommend them and would be happy to welcome them back anytime. 💖

Dani was a warm and gracious host, who is organized and has scheduled work. Despite being busy with the shelter, she had us for tea and lunch and was available if we needed anything and to help coordinate a weekend trip. Her dad, pancho, and employees Meli and Nacho and very welcoming and we had a few nights spent at Panchos cabin enjoying music. You live and work along side the dogs on her property and will surely end the trip with wanting to take a few home. It is an active lifestyle on a picturesque property, as the trials for dog walking are on an incline. My favorite part, was getting a peak into Dani’s life because it is inspiring to see her create the life she wanted to have ( living and caring for 40+ animals) despite the odds and making a space for people to join her vision along the way.

Tobi is a beautiful human being! He stayed with us for 10 days and it was an absolute pleasure to have him. He is generous with his time and presence, mindful, cares for details, curious and very easy to live with. We had a few projects in mind for him to help us but we had an unexpected visit from the construction guy and finally we could tear down a wall we wanted to take out for many months...so most of the first week was focused on that. We all learned together and he was stoked with all the tasks we did and proposed him to do. He also helped us finish our last bed of the garden, transplant some veggies there, clean the chicken house, cut the grass/bush and prepare a future green filter/garden next to the chicken house. So yes, plans changed and he just adapted to every new turn of events with a big smile. We had deep conversations and also made jokes about mundane things... very easy going! We also practiced yoga together in the city and he joined Pol for an openning of a friend's new business and got along with Pol's friends easily :) It was a blessing having him with us. Thank you Tobi for being how and how you are!!!

We really enjoyed our time at Inken’s place helping her get the downstairs Airbnb apartment ready for the last 2 weeks. It was fun putting our renovation and repair skills to good use. The apartment we stayed in was lovely and Aljezur is beautiful. The outdoor deck and pool were a highlight for us! It’s also only a 30 minute drive to Lagos. Inken is a warm and kind-hearted person. It was really nice to be around her calm and positive energy! We enjoyed the opportunity to get to know her more throughout our stay. Having a hire car was very handy so we could explore. Walking to the shops and the beach is doable but not super practical, so we’d definitely recommend having a car. It was cheap to hire a car from Lisbon but Lagos is also an option for a little more. Before we left, we got to share a lovely dinner with Inken and another Workawayer. We also enjoyed the opportunity to cook a meal together during our stay. We also loved having Inken’s fur babies around. We would come back in a heartbeat and wish Inken all the very best!

Yuzuki only stayed a week with us but we thoroughly enjoyed her company. She completed the jobs we gave her quickly and thoroughly. She was polite and appreciative and cooked us a lovely Japanese chicken dish. We can heartily recommend Yuzuki to any future host!!