Avaliações, comentários e classificações Workaway - page 510

Notre séjour chez Lahcen s'est très bien déroulé malgré l'épisode de forte chaleur du mois de septembre. Ce fut un plaisir d'enseigner à des enfants motivés pour apprendre les langues. Les conditions du bénévolat sont très favorables : les 3 h de cours ( maximum ) ont lieu de 19h à 22h ce qui laisse toutes les journées et les week-ends de libres , les secrétaires sont adorables et à l'écoute des besoins , certaines salles sont équipées de vidéo projecteur ou de tableau numérique . Nous avons logé chez les parents de Lahcen qui malgré la barrière de la langue nous ont fait partager leur culture sahraouie notamment gastronomique. Lahcen est très généreux notamment dans le partage de la culture de sa région natale. Il est aussi très demandeur d'un partage de la culture européenne. Nous le remercions aussi de s'être adapté au rythme de notre fille de 6 ans et d'avoir été très attentionné à son égard. Nous avons vraiment eu le sentiment que tout était fait pour que nous nous sentions à l'aise et que notre volontariat se déroule au mieux. Nous ne pouvons que recommander de tenter cette expérience hors des chemins habituels du Maroc.

Misael & Alanah stayed with us on our hobby farm for almost three weeks in September. They were great company and fun to have stay with us for that time. They turned their hands to cleaning, painting, gardening, digging (yuk!), watering plants, guerneying, some cooking and a whole lot of other Spring jobs! They were incredibly respectful to all our farm and domestic animals and I have no hesitation in recommending them for your place! Safe and happy travels in Australia guys!

I had an absolutely wonderful stay with Sandra! She is such a kind and welcoming person, and everything was always very easy and uncomplicated with her. Even though we were traveling as two people, she spontaneously welcomed us without any problem. The work was super fair – never too long – and she was always very considerate of us. Most of the time we did gardening and weeding, which was enjoyable and rewarding. Sandra also has the sweetest animals: her lovely cats, charming sheep, and of course all the chickens made the experience even more special. She lives in a truly beautiful place, which made the stay even more memorable. On top of that, the food she prepared for us was delicious! Overall, it was a really great and heartwarming experience, and I’m very grateful for the time we could spend with her.

Aitor was the perfect host, friendly, interesting, inclusive, relaxed and outgoing. we did lots of different things together during my 10 day stay, from projects on the house ( new sink, front door improvements, plastering, back gate fitting etc) but we also did a lot of cultural experiences together too, walks, Fiestas, mushroom picking cooking and playing music together. He was very patient with my limited Spanish. And I learned lots during my stay. Overall an excellent experience.

Wow having barbara was just amazing wish all volunteers where like her! she exceeds any expectations. She also joins in and wants to learn about your culture and becomes easily part of the family! We hope she can come back again one day. We really miss her!

For my first Workaway, i could not have wished for a better place then with George, Sophie and the kids. Their homestead is absolutely amazing. An old Italian stone mountain house hidden up in the hills of Tuscany in the middle of nowhere, and yet it feels like the middle of everywhere at the same time. So much to do, see and learn. George and Sophie try to live as self-sufficient as possible, with help of their animals. Goats, chickens, a cow, a friendly dog... they even have a panda which i got to nurse! You'll have to go and see and ask to believe ;-) Thank you so much for giving me the time of my life. All the best, and keep up the good work! And also a big thank you to the other Workawayers there, such a lovely small group of people! Take care and see you, Michaël

*sorry, it took us a while to add our feedback but better later then never :-) we had the pleasure to host sophia and greta for 2 nights, both are super friendly and smiley people, we had some good talks, our little son enjoyed the play time with them and they both were really helpful in some garden work. thank you both for the good vibrations.

I had a truly wonderful experience staying here. From the first day, I felt welcomed and included as part of the household. The communication was clear, expectations were fair, and the tasks were meaningful and well-organized. The accommodation was comfortable and cozy, and the surrounding area was peaceful and beautiful — perfect for walks, relaxing, and connecting with nature. What should be a week it expended to few weeks, maybe a month. It really felt like we are roomates and friends sharing food and what happened in a day. Most of all, I’m grateful for the kindness, patience, and generosity of my host. He created a warm, respectful atmosphere where I felt valued. One thing is for sure; I left with good memories and one more friend in my life.

Rahel was here for four weeks and she was part of our „workawayers family“ from the beginning. Always there to help and a lot of really difficult work done - renovating a big chair in bad condition, sanding an old door with layers of old paint, paint it after primer and sanding again - and there was more wookwork ! Rahel tries new work with caution and planning, getting confortable on the way with stunning results - a whole old stonewall in the cellar had the gaps and holes filled and stabilisized. Rahel is a pleasure to be with, she is participating in all group activities - we cooked together and dinner in the evenings were a happy moment - new recepies and interesting discussions in French or English. I learned a lot about her studies and she explained also some medical issues, very interesting for me. I highly recommend Rahel with her sunny smile and her outstanding way to work. Rahel, I would love to see you again!

Charlotte and Her Two Amazing, Talented Children Charlotte arrived with her two teenage children. I was at first worried how it would work, as I hadn't hosted a family before, but Charlotte is so easy to talk to that we quickly found what would work best for us. It felt like we had known each other forever, and the entire stay was a wonderful experience. Apart from all other work, such as cooking and gardening, we had massive help with our little miniature horse, as Charlotte is a horse whisperer. We are now able to use the pony as a work horse. The children "locked" themselves in the workshop for two days and made us this amazing wooden gate that looks like it was made by professionals. They even designed it all themselves. Such dedication! My kids loved them, especially since the boy, who has neurodiversity, is a little genius who mastered programming and the 3D printer. The children were very quiet and polite but had amazing skills. I can only highly recommend Charlotte and her two amazing children. I would host her anytime again.

This was our first Workaway experience and for sure we can say that it set the bar high for our next ones. Nadine and Andrea are wonderful hosts and we are very greatful for the 3 weeks we spent together at the Finca. We shared many amazing stories and laughs. Every day we had the privilege to enjoy the delicious and original meals prepared by Nadine (honourable mentions - the homemade sourdough bread and the pesto). We learned a lot, having the opportunity to participate in different tasks around the Finca. The working hours were respected and the tasks were well explained, often performed together. We stayed in a well equipped and comfortable tent with a view of the ocean. It would be a pleasure to renturn, we already miss Nemo and Gnocchi (the cutest cats on the island according to Vili).

Thank you, Aurelia, for becoming a part of our family during this time 😊 You truly enjoy gathering new experiences and made working with friends in the team full of smiles and warmth. Most importantly, we are very grateful that you were willing to teach us how to cook European food, which allowed us to exchange cultures and learn new things together. The time we spent together on the farm passed so quickly, yet it was meaningful and filled with happiness. It was a wonderful moment where our family and the volunteers could share time together warmly. We feel lucky to have known you and spent this time with you, and we hope to meet again in the future

I booked a 2 night stay here before heading out to Lago de Atitlan. When I drove into Xela (Quetzaltenango) I had a good feeling and this feeling grew bigger when I entered the hostel. I immediately knew that my 2 night stay was way too short. After some talking with the previous volunteer and Javier (such a great guy) I found out I could work here and simultaneously learn spanish. And yes, this worked 100%! The work was chilled and an easy way to meet fellow travelers in the hostel. I had spanish lessons before or after work (or sometimes even during) and could study while welcoming guests at the door. Doing other stuff like laundry, cooking or reading was all possible, so I would say the work is very flexible! In my free time I did lots of hikes around, which was absolutely fabulous. After a good hike I could make some great food in the well equiped kitchen with the fresh groceries from the market in town. In the end I stayed almost 6 weeks and had such a nice time in Xela. I could definitely recommend it!

Jana and Mattia are incredible hosts. I had the pleasure of staying with them for a week, but I would have loved to stay with them much longer! In their splendid farmhouse I was able to savor the tranquility of country life... but if you decide to visit, know that you won't only be waiting for country chores (under Mattia and Jana's patience supervision) like taking care of the animals and the garden, fixing the road or restoring old equipment, but also lots of village festivals, trips with your hosts, great food and so many incredible stories to listen to. I recommend everyone come and breathe the atmosphere of Cascina Ghinghetta! Thank you so much for this experience, Jana and Mattia ✨

This community is extremely welcome, kind and generous. A lot of good people living there creating very warmly, family atmosphere. I have spent with them only few days but I highly recommend anyone to come and visit this wonderful place

Fue un gusto haber tenido a Bara y su amiga como voluntarias durante una semana, son dos chicas muy simpáticas a las que recomiendo, muchas gracias por todo!

Thank Wendel & Gregolly, you were great too and very kindly helped Mimi while I was incapacitated! Best of luck with your future volunteering work, Bien à vous, Bises, Nicky

We spent over 3 weeks at Myrthe’s house and it has been a wonderful time for us. Myrthe is a very friendly, open and caring person and she always made sure we had everything we needed. We had flexibility in working hours so that we could plan trips, go on longer walks or go hiking in the beautiful area. The house is warm and cozy and it felt like home for us during these weeks. We loved taking care of Myrthe’s dogs Jazz and Lukey and her cat Ruby, they always made us laugh:) We had a lot of learning opportunities and Myrthe gave us some great cooking tips. Myrthe made our first workaway experience so easy and lovely. We will miss this place and everyone we met. Myrthe, thank you from the bottom for our hearts for inviting us to your house and being so kind and caring!

Working with Juul was amazing. Juul was great as a volunteer, fast learner and she had no problems with the work assigned to her. We enjoyed hosting her, and she got along pretty well with everyone else. It's our pleasure to strongly recommend Juul to any host that is interested on working with her, since she is a pretty trustworthy and a person you can 100% depend on.

Louise arrived as a great workawayer, but left as a good friend. What a joy she was to have around; so easy-going, consistently happy and positive. Louise was proactive and hugely hard-working from the get-go, always looking for more to do. She assimilated brilliantly into our household, being very calm and patient with our rescue cats, to the extent that they became very fond of her. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Louise and she always got stuck in to hard and physical tasks cheerfully. We are incredibly grateful for the impact she has left here, on the property and on us. Louise has so many diverse experiences round the world and her natural cheerful friendliness meant that our friends loved her as much as we do. Everyone needs a Louise in their life and we feel blessed to have met her; not goodbye, but ‘à la prochaine’ 💞.