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I have volunteered for this project twice, and I am grateful that I was welcomed to return in the summer of 2025. The vast majority of students I met and helped at Annie’s language school are very warm, cooperative, well behaved, and eager to study and practice their English language skills. I have fond memories of working with them, and I say that as someone who has taught in China for a long time and has not been lacking exposure to students. A few of the young Thai learners I worked with genuinely impressed me by demonstrating knowledge of topics related to biology and chemistry – topics and knowledge that seemed rather advanced for their ages. The books that the students use are high quality resources that I believe are effective at helping students meet their learning goals. The school’s collection of books includes a few beautifully illustrated ones that were written in both Thai and English. Intermediate and advanced students might enjoy reading from them and discussing their content if they need a break from the regular materials they study from. For standard weekend lessons, you don’t need to do much planning, as your main duty is not to lecture to a whole bunch of students at once or even make much use of screens. The learners work at different paces, and they do not all study from the same books, so the teacher will often check in on them as they’re working, give them feedback and encouragement, ask them to read aloud and review content they’ve learned, and promote enriched thinking and consideration about new content they’ve been studying. This is the among the best ways to teach students, as they can all get a lot of attention and support while practicing and applying what they’re studying. Even though it lacks power, some volunteers use a computer within the school to prepare Canva presentations. It was running Windows 10, and Microsoft was about to permanently abandon support for that operating system. I’m glad I got the chance to flex my tech skills by upgrading the computer’s operating system soon before that date, setting it up so it can dual-boot between Linux and Windows 11. I am also proud to say that I successfully helped to recover and backup the vast majority of files that had been stored on a failing external hard drive. Not even the people at a university’s I.T. Department could pull off what I was able to do, and it was nice to be trusted with a major task like that. I feel honored to have helped Annie and her family regain access to photos they treasure. Some other tasks that I performed over the summer were as follows: - decorating a wall with stickers; - mending a plush dinosaur whose stitches had split open; - backing up and organizing some digital files from cloud storage, and; - recoding (editing) videos so they consume less space but do not show noticeably reduced quality. The area where volunteers stay at is suburban, and it is quiet and safe to walk there. Very near to the school is a fairly large pond surrounded by some trees and exercise equipment; its a very relaxing and simple way to get exercise without having to travel to an actual park. A 7-11 convenience store and a gym are also not far away. If you want to walk around Nonthaburi to explore temples, just be mindful that sometimes there are unleashed dogs that can be aggressive, but you’ll very seldom encounter them on or near the main roads. Getting to or from this area from the nearest subway station takes about 65 minutes of walking, but walking along the main road with the subway line is noisy and busy because it has a very high volume of traffic. Although the subway network can take you to Bangkok and beyond, if you go a little further east of the subway station and across a short bridge, you can take a boat to many riverside piers throughout Bangkok – including ones very close to The Grand Palace. The boats are mainly for Thai commuters, and so their schedules are mostly limited to mornings and afternoons. The advantages of traveling via boat instead of subway are that you’ll get a better view of buildings and nature along the Chao Praya River, you don’t need to change vehicles, and you’ll play a flat travel rate. Annie and her family are wonderful people, and I am grateful to their maid for doing a great job of cooking and cleaning. Thanks to all of them – and the excellent learners – for memorable and fulfilling summer experiences!

J'ai adoré partager un moment de vie avec la famille. Les enfants sont adorables. Le lieu et la maison sont top. J'ai eu de beaux moments de discutions ils sont super ouvert et on de belles histoires de vie. Merci à toute la famille.

Had a great week working with Mathias. He takes you in like family straight away and looks after you well. The love and care he has for his guests is admirable! The work is chill and tilcara is lovely! Definitely reccomend!

Anouk,Ivo, and Jonas were lovely to have around. they are kind people and very easy to live with. my 4 year old loved the company of their 3 year old Jonas. they were a tremendous help around the house and I feel like me and uruz (my 4 year old) have made new friends and we are already looking forward to the next time we will see them.

Jai eu une chance incroyable d'arriver chez Jane. C'est une personne d'une générosité et du gentillesse immence. Elle m'a fait découvrir de beaux lieux, nous avons participé à des concerts. Elle prend le temps de discuter et de partager sa vie. Je ne peux que la recommander. Croiser son chemin, c'est illuminé sa vie. Merci Jane et à très bientôt j'espère.

J'ai reçu Philippe 2 mois, nous étions partis en France et il est resté seul, il a fait 1000 choses, il a plu beaucoup et a toujours été responsable. C'est un gros travailleur, la campagne n'a pas de secret pour lui, il a de l'humour et est très gentil. Un plaisir de l'avoir eu ici. Je ne lui serai jamais assez reconnaissant, il a débroussaillé toujours la finca, taillé les arbres, trituré les branches, pioché autour ces arbres, et j'en passe. Je recommande Philippe à tous ! Bon voyage Philippe

We enjoyed a wonderful time with Friedrich! Janine is a very kind and caring person, she picked me up and took me back to the train station and provided me with everything I might need. We immediately felt at home. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, yet everything you need for daily life is within walking distance. My dog ​​and Friedrich became friends right away, it’s been very lovely to watch! Thank you so much for everything, we hope to see you again very soon!

The place is truly something else! I was there for three weeks and had the most amazing time. Tasks are so varied and you never get bored - I was cooking, cleaning, and gardening and really enjoyed the structure but also the chillness of it all and the amazing vibes of the other volunteers. I met some truly amazing people and felt so so welcome. There is so much to do on you time off which is ample, and you are surrounded by the most incredible spots which are all super easy to get to! Thank you guys for having me and I hope to stay again one day eep !

Staying with this family in Antalya was one of the most beautiful and meaningful experiences of my Workaway journey. I arrived without having family close to me, and at the beginning I was honestly afraid that I wouldn’t fit in. I had almost forgotten what it felt like to be part of a family. From the very first day, they welcomed me with open hearts and made me feel truly at home. Through sharing daily life — working in the garden, cooking for them, helping with simple household tasks, talking, laughing, and celebrating special moments like New Year’s Eve — they reminded me how important it is to have a family and to feel close to one. They are incredibly kind, supportive, and respectful people. They always listened with openness and understanding, respected my values, and supported my decision to travel to Selçuk. I always felt free to communicate my needs, and they were genuinely caring and considerate in every situation. Kuzey Sarp and Kenan Pars filled my days with joy, and I already miss them very much, just as I miss all of you. I am deeply grateful for everything we shared, for the trust, kindness, and love. I arrived as a volunteer, and I left with a beautiful family in my heart. Thank you for opening your home and your hearts to me. You will always have a very special place in mine ❤️

j'ai eu la chance de passer toute une semaine avec les maternelles troisième Et deuxième année, pour le renseigner quelques mots en anglais, et pour les accompagner pour une représentation le samedi sur la place Municipalede Phayao Où ils ont joué Une petite pièce intitulé "sheaperdrd boy" Ken et Pakk Nous ont fait un excellent accueil et nous ont accompagné toute la semaine avec des changements de programme un petit peu tous les jours, mais honnêtement, c'était une excellente expérience personnelle, et c'est avec plaisir que je les rencontrerai à nouveau si je reviens sur Phayao Matthieu Me and my boyfriend spent a wonderful week in Phayao helping at the kindergarten. We were very welcomed and involved during our week. Pakk and Ken were great so were all of the teachers and of course the children too. We did a lot of different activities teaching, looking after the children, Theatre training, lunch and we were very lucky to be volunteering at children's day in Thailand, which was a truly wonderful experience to be equaly with the children and the teachers. Phayao is a beautiful part of Thailand and we feel lucky to have experienced life there Debs

Ebba is a nice and clever young woman with whom one can work well and talk about everything. It was her first time in Italy and we tried to make her experience a crosscut of Italian life visiting friends and sharing meals and exploring the region . A pity that she stayed only one week, she is welcome back anytime

If heaven were a place on earth, this would be it! Nina and her family have been incredibly welcoming and loving—I instantly felt like part of the family. As the previous Workawayer mentioned, the work was relaxed and informal, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I helped with organizing, cleaning, mucking out stalls and pasture, grooming and feeding the beautiful horses, and assisting with English and exercise for Nina’s daughter and family. Nina also taught me felt work and how to ride bareback, which was AWESOME! I spent two weeks here, and the day after I left I already felt homesick—I’ll definitely be returning because I loved it so much. Every day felt rewarding and meaningful, and life was peaceful. It’s a wonderful place to get grounded and live more mindfully and less wastefully. And don’t even get me started on the food—it was absolutely divine! I highly recommend this place to anyone, especially those with handyman skills. There’s always something to do, and you’ll be doing it in absolute paradise.

Hello Marco & Eva, Thank you for being such incredible guests and volunteers to us. Your energy, kindness, ideas, and hard work during our Green School Project (tree-planting) week left a real mark on our community. It was a pleasure hosting you both. You are welcome back anytime. Wishing you all the best on your travels through Eastern Africa and the rest of the world. Blessings follow you my friends.

Thank you so much, Spyros, and to the whole team!! When I arrived at the monastery, I immediately felt an enormous energy, something very positive was about to happen! I was welcomed not like a prince, but like a human being who needed help!! We welcomed many people and shared so much! We laughed, played sports, worked, all with respect for ourselves and others!! I can't thank Spyros enough for everything he gave me during some difficult moments on my trip!! If you're looking for a serene place, a place of peace to recharge, to walk, and to eat well, then come to the monastery!! You'll meet wonderful people and create magnificent memories. Thank you again, Spyros, for your energy.

Although my stay was brief due to a health issue, I want to acknowledge how welcoming and caring Kat and Kiljan were. Their dedication and vision are truly inspiring, and it’s clear they put a lot of heart into their project, which is just so cool ! Not to mention, their food was delicious! For those visiting in winter, the space can be quite cold (understandably so since it’s a big place to try to heat) so dress warmly and bring adequate sleeping gear to be comfortable.

Rae was a really kind and funny person, she was helpful, and attentive to the tasks at hand.

Staying with this family for three weeks was amazing. Fei and Weiyuan were super kind and accommodating, and I had a lot of fun talking and reading with Matteo and Augustin! Matteo is slightly more reserved and Augustin is full of energy and always has something to say or some gimmick up his sleeve, but both are a lot of fun to talk to. In terms of responsibility, I read with the kids before or after dinner, where I would read a bit and have Matteo or Augustin read a bit, then construct some sentences from a few vocab words. Other than that, I mainly talked with them in English. On New Year's eve, we wrote letters to ourselves to read at the end of the next year, which I thought was a fun activity. Matteo, Augustin, hopefully you read those letters next December and write another one to yourselves (maybe talking about a bit more than roblox and brainrot, Augustin...) Fei and Weiyuan provided dinners on the nights I was there, which was super nice, and the food was delicious! Very much homestyle Chinese food, which made me feel at home :) In terms of location, the convenience of being a less than ten minute walk to the train station into St Lazare is unbeatable. It was so convenient to get in and out of the city, but also the area was pleasant to walk around as well! Overall I enjoyed my time there so much, and my only regret is not being able to stay for longer. Fei, Weiyuan, thank you so much!

Monika took care of our two cats (including medication) while we were traveling for a few days and everything worked out perfectly! We were already on our way when she arrived in Hannover so we left the keys at our neighbours place. And when we were back home she welcomed us with a delicious soup she'd made for us!

Maria, Nuno and all their relatives we got to meet are really nice and welcoming people. The farm is located in a very beautiful region of Portugal. Of course, as mentioned in previous feedbacks the Workaway there is quite demanding and you have to be mentally and physically ready of it. If so, keep your mind open and enjoy the ride because you will have a good time, and a rewarding experience.

Róbert was an amazing WorkAway! It was his first experience and he fit right in, always willing to work hard and independently. He took it upon himself to restore an entire drum set, which had almost rusted apart, during his spare time and he did it so well that it’s now a permanent part of the restaurant’s instruments. I would be very happy to welcome Robbo back to my farm one day, and play some music with him!☺️