Avaliações, comentários e classificações Workaway - page 4

Kate is a capable cabinet maker. She is highly autonomous - she required nothing more than a general idea of what was wanted and from there she made her way around our tool shop and wood pile with confidence. She made a collection of beautiful wood pieces to help our guests put their clothes away!

I spent 3 months here, and I can tell you, I felt incredibly good. You will be very well accommodated, either in a guest room or in a repurposed shipping container turned into a private Workaway room with a bathroom, a large window, a view of the forest, and just a 15 second walk from a stunning view of the valley and mountains, and most importantly, a great discreet spot to watch the monkeys every day. You will be incredibly well fed, and from the hotel terrace or the pool, you will have an amazing view of the mountains and the opportunity to do various activities. But the most important thing is that you will meet people you will never forget. For me, the most important part of a Workaway is the human aspect that’s what matters most. Shelley and Stewart, the owners, are incredibly kind and will do everything to make you feel welcome. Communication from the first contact to my arrival was perfect, especially when taking the risk of traveling over 10,000 km with no plan B. Shown, who was my work supervisor and the manager of the gardening/maintenance/room service teams, was amazing and kind. It was very enjoyable working with him, and he will help you with anything you need. I did general maintenance work of all kinds and had two major projects: sanding and varnishing all the hotel benches as well as the exterior doors of the guest rooms. Don’t worry the well being of guests always comes first. A big thank you to you, Shown, for your kindness and to all your team. I also worked with Leroy, the manager of the kitchen and restaurant/bar teams, helping him clean the restaurant chairs and the garden he loves for cooking. Leroy will enjoy teaching you lots of African expressions. If you’re French like me, talk to him about rugby he loves it. Tell him we’re the best ;-) Thank you, Leroy, and thanks to all your team, and thank you for taking care of me the day I had that awful migraine. I also had the opportunity to work for a week with James, Shelley’s son. I learned how to renovate a beautiful house door made from noble wood a project that took several days. He will take all the time needed to explain exactly what to do. You will learn a lot from him, and you will be proud of the work you accomplish. Thank you, James. The reception/office team is equally lovely and will help with any question with a big smile. Thank you, Antoinette, for that Sunday together at the barbecue. Thanks to all the kitchen staff who prepare your meals every day you will really enjoy them. It was a dream come true every day for me, because I love eating but not cooking. Of course, I can’t mention everyone because the team is huge and that’s exactly what made it amazing, because ABSOLUTELY everyone, every team, each individual person made me feel welcome and integrated me incredibly well. But I have to mention one person in particular: you, Thami (the bartender). THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your friendship. As you can tell, I will never forget it.

My two weeks staying with William and Jovia were absolutely amazing. On the weekdays, I spent the days volunteering here. I taught English and nutrition lessons and taught the kids how to make bracelets. Everyone in the community was so welcoming and kind. William was able to organize two safaris for myself at Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi. I would have liked to bring some of the kids who dorm at the school with me, but the timing didn’t work out. That could be something fun for next time or for another volunteer to plan! Leaving the community was sooo hard, but that’s also how I knew this experience was so special. I would highly recommend visiting William and this amazing community to anyone. Thank you William and Jovia for everything!

If you're looking for an experience where you truly get a glimpse into the life of a Canadian family, then this is the perfect place. I stayed with the family almost a month and I just loved ist. The family was welcoming me with a open heart and I felt right at home. The family always invited me to spend their free time with them. I met many of the family's friends and was able to celebrate two children's birthday parties with them. We took a boat trip, went to the Christmas market together, and I was also invited when the fire department drove around the island, in decorated fire trucks to collect donations for Christmas. I also loved playing games with the children, watching Christmas movies, and decorating the Christmas tree with them. It was exactly the experience I was looking for. I was truly able to immerse myself in the life of a Canadian family. I liked it that the work was varied. It included everything from gardening, caring for animals, building a sauna, helping with household chores, and even babysitting. There was another volunteer there as well, which always made the work more fun. On my days off, I was allowed to borrow a bicycle and cycle around the island to explore the island on my own. I was also allowed to take the dogs for a run. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on Gabriola Island and would like to sincerely thank the family again for the wonderful memories I was able to create.

I stayed with Kim, Peter, and Cristina for a month, and it was a wonderful experience. They are kind, generous, and attentive people, and I truly felt welcomed into their home. Working with Kim was an absolute pleasure. She wears her heart on her sleeve, and I learned so much from her. The animals are incredibly well cared for. I had such a great time petting, brushing and spending time with the donkeys and horses, riding, lunging, and walking the dogs. Pete is always happy to share stories and jokes, try out his tricks with you, and show you his building skills. The surroundings are breathtaking, with mesmerizing sunrises every morning. I am very grateful for this experience and for the opportunities you gave me. Thank you for everything, and I hope to see you soon!

I’ve only been away for one day and I already miss Katharina and Naila so much. I truly loved my time with them in Nerja. Whether we were sitting together cozily, talking, drinking tea, or going on little adventures and doing DIY projects – it never felt boring for a single moment. Especially thanks to Katharina’s daughter Naila, who constantly put a smile on my face. I will also always remember the van on the property where I got to sleep 🙂 Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful time we shared. With you, the “work” never felt like work at all, but much more like living together, and that is something I truly appreciate. Hopefully our paths will cross again one day – I would love that very much. Until then, I wish you all the best and hope that all your plans and dreams for the house will come true❣️❣️

This was my first Workaway, and I honestly couldn’t have imagined how special it was going to be. The sanctuaries are full of the loveliest, most grateful cats you could ever meet. Every stroke and playful moment is so clearly appreciated by these cats, who truly deserve loving homes. Gillian does the best she can to give them a good life, and the sanctuary relies heavily on dedicated volunteers. The work can be tough at times, especially when cats arrive needing full round the clock, medical care, but it’s incredibly rewarding. The day is split into a three-hour morning shift and a two-hour evening shift. The beach is only 15 minutes away, and Dahab is such a chilled, magical place to recharge in your time off. There’s plenty to do too, especially if you enjoy snorkelling, diving, or hiking. The sanctuary needs people who are willing to fully immerse themselves and be genuinely committed to working hard, and I think if you come with that attitude, you’ll get so much back. It was a wonderful experience, one I’ll never forget, and I made so many good connections with my fellow volunteers and Mahmoud, who were all amazing . If you are thinking of coming here, just do it, you will be in cat heaven! I learnt a lot, gave a lot, and came home with a lot of incredible memories. Thank you, Gillian, for accepting me for this opportunity and for helping so many cats, I miss them so much already.

Normally, I wouldn’t host a Workawayer anymore in October. However, there was still a job to be done in the garden, mainly leveling parts of it. Ileana did this perfectly. All the excess sand was neatly gathered into a mound (and later collected). She tidied up my garden, created pathways, decorated the garden and was not afraid of physical work. She is very enthusiastic and full of ideas and initiative. On top of that, she is also a great cook.

Wonderful experience, two lovely and generous people. I recommend it to everyone!

I spent two lovely weeks with Géneieve and Luc. They were incredibly welcoming from day one, and they really made me feel at home. The work was rewarding and their hospitality was heartwarming. Although I spoke only a bit of French, they were patient and took the time to explain things, in English when possible. Géneieve even set out time in the afternoons so that she could teach me. Also I really enjoyed the movie nights organised by Luc, from his extensive collection of great films.

Haley is one of the most genuinely kind-hearted, generous and positive people I have met! You can tell that she absolutely adores all the animals and wants to give them the best life possible. The tasks were very flexible and chill - as long as you're not scared of getting some dirt under your nails! The communication was always very clear and she shows appreciation for the work that you put in. She also always invited us to join her for whatever activity she was doing (game night, dinner with friends, beach day...) which allowed us to connect with the community and discover the area. I had an amazing time and I'd love to come back asap!

My husband, my dog, and I were welcomed for about three weeks by Ximena, a lovely person who respects her guests. She introduced us to some regional culinary specialties like api (a type of bean), and we worked in her orchard, full of fruit trees, in the mornings. We mainly did pruning and offered to protect the trees with lime. During our stay, we bonded more closely, and we learned about her family history, the history of the cultural center, and we were even invited to a film screening in Sucre, where we drove with her. Ximena is a pleasant and touching person. I highly recommend this stay in a peaceful part of Bolivia, where we were able to experience the charango festival and the Christmas festivities. It's a less touristy part of Bolivia, but authentic without being rural. It's quite well located for exploring the area, but you should allow 3 hours to reach tourist attractions. The roads in Bolivia held some surprises for us, as we experienced national road closures and a lot of uncertainty. Despite this, Bolivia is a fabulous country where we made friends, including Ximena. Her house is perfectly comfortable and well-equipped. Mi esposo, mi perro y yo fuimos recibidos durante unas tres semanas por Ximena, una persona encantadora y respetuosa con sus huéspedes. Nos presentó algunas especialidades culinarias regionales como el api (un tipo de frijol), y por las mañanas trabajábamos en su huerto, lleno de árboles frutales. Principalmente hacíamos la poda y nos ofrecíamos a proteger los árboles con cal. Durante nuestra estancia, estrechamos lazos y aprendimos sobre la historia de su familia, la historia del centro cultural, e incluso nos invitaron a una proyección de cine en Sucre, donde la acompañamos en coche. Ximena es una persona agradable y conmovedora. Recomiendo ampliamente esta estancia en una zona tranquila de Bolivia, donde pudimos disfrutar del festival del charango y las festividades navideñas. Es una zona menos turística de Bolivia, pero auténtica sin ser rural. Está bastante bien ubicada para explorar la zona, pero se recomienda calcular unas tres horas para llegar a las atracciones turísticas. Las carreteras de Bolivia nos depararon algunas sorpresas, ya que sufrimos cierres en las carreteras nacionales y mucha incertidumbre. A pesar de esto, Bolivia es un país fabuloso donde hicimos amigos, incluyendo a Ximena. Su casa es perfectamente cómoda y bien equipada.

I had the pleasure to host Marion during almost a month and enjoyed her enthusiasm for Puerto Rico and the farm work. She is an independent, strong woman who does not shy away from hard work. She prepared planting beds, deweeded, mulched, harvested and planted, helped around the house and got along with everybody. I can recommend her to future hosts and she's always welcome to return.

A bit of late-ish feedback! I worked for 2 weeks here and although challenging at times, I look back at the experience with extreme fondness! Everyone was totally unique and very quickly the team felt like a family. The activities were fun for the kids and volunteers alike, and I felt very welcomed immediately. There is a lot of creativity and I felt everyone was listened to. The location is beautiful and at times I felt totally at peace. Ed especially was a great host, very kind, accommodating, and caring. I am very thankful for my experience at this camp, and would recommend highly. Thanks for everything Ed!

Anna and Pepa were lovely workawayers to have with us. They stayed for 2 weeks and were up for any task we gave them. Also in the free time they were taking care in the house, like keeping the kitchen tidy and helped with cooking. Thanks!

It was so nice having Jude with us for 2 weeks. He is a super friendly and funny guy who helped us a lot with crafting all kind of things like fixing a safety bar for the stairs, building a shed from big tree branches and more. Bonus: he plays guitar very well

It was so easy spending time with them. They're calm, relaxed, and they get things done completely. Sophie and Mads are a great team, especially with the gardening. It was lovely sharing this little house with them. Thank you for everything.

Martine was help us in English teaching volunteering in Banda Aceh and also in Takengon as our main office. She was a humble and easy going person. The student was so fun and happy to meet and learning English practice with her. Even she doesn't have a experience that much in Teaching English but she was such as amazing passion. She could manage and engaged the feeling of the kids for her to be hear and listen make fun English learning. In Takengon the kids called her is OMA cause the kids loved her after teaching the students took her to take walk around the disaster their home town has gone. A spirit of touch gave to the kids. Every one is so sad when she got back home. The lovely of OMA Martine wish you all the best and come back one day. I strongly recommended you as host to accept her to help . Thanks... Course Management

Miria es una persona muy ordenada, limpia y proactiva. No necesita supervisión constante, porque tiene un motor interno propio: observa el espacio, entiende lo que hace falta y propone mejoras por iniciativa propia. Tiene una sensibilidad especial para rediseñar y embellecer los lugares. Durante su voluntariado en nuestras dos cabañas en el Cajón del Maipo, realizó un trabajo precioso. Creó y dio vida a un jardín hermoso, cuidó con dedicación la cabaña destinada a los huéspedes y fue muy responsable y cariñosa con nuestras mascotas. El cuidado de Pepino y Aurora —que son seres vivos y lo más importante para nosotros— fue siempre atento y respetuoso. Su trabajo ha sido muy bien valorado. Nos ayudó muchísimo y fue realmente encantador tenerla con nosotros. La comunicación fue siempre clara y fluida, tanto por WhatsApp como de manera presencial, resolviendo dudas y sacando adelante el trabajo en conjunto. Fue una experiencia de voluntariado muy positiva. Sin duda, nos encantaría repetirla con Miriam, ya sea en la ciudad, en Santiago o nuevamente en la montaña. Le agradecemos profundamente su entrega y le deseamos que siga disfrutando de su viaje de voluntariado. Altamente recomendada .

Thank you very much for your friendliness, responsibility and help throughout some challenges from bad weather to the sad times when chief cat Moses health declined and he finally passed. We all are really going to miss you. And for anybody who thinks of taking in Judith and Elina as workawayer, I can say they really are: - reliable, trustworthy, capable and very responsible - good in DIY and do repairs self-responsible - very good communication skills & high resilience - hardworking, always attending to all the animals in need with utmost care - great problem solvers and very skilled, well organized - showed great understanding, care and love for the animals - dogs aswell as cats - kept the house and kennel clean and organized - nice to talk to and spend time with, easy going, good company They took over the following tasks: - harvesting and cleaning up in the gardens - cared for animals (cats and dogs) and took them on walks - did care for the village cats - worked with a traumatized stray dog and managed to touch him (Merlin) - walked the dogs (sometimes including the village dogs and strays - up to 8 dogs then) - did train all dogs to put on the sleeping suits for winter - provided me with pics of the animals - helped shopping and carry heavy things It was a pleasure to have Judith and Elina here and we all do miss them. I wish you the very best on your way, wherever life will take you. Stay save and happy and come back whenever you feel to do so. Καλο Ταχιδι Marie-Anne 🙋‍♀️+ cats 🐈 + dogs 🐕