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It has been a couple of weeks now and I haven't stopped reflecting on how much of a good time and education I had while in Mayo. If you want to experience real Canada you should do a workaway here. I went to Mayo for 6 weeks to nanny Kai and sometimes Nara when daycare wasn't on. Kai is the sweetest little outdoorsy girl ever and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her. It was wonderful to see life through her eyes. The all round experience was excellent. The other workawayers that were there at the time felt like a little family and we were constantly finding new things to do and explore. The town of Mayo was fascinating. What initially seems like a sleepy town with not much going is not the case. There were so many community events which meant I was constantly learning about peoples stories, the nature, the lifestyles. It is a village with such a strong sense of community. I'm grateful to have experienced it. While here I went on a 2-day canoe trip, a trip to Dawson/Tombstone, to the gun-range, a fiddle lesson, fishing, visiting Norma, coffees at Idizi, karoake in Keno. And my goodness some incredible auroras! To Gabby and Roman I am thankful for the opportunity to get off the beaten path and explore the beauty that is the Yukon. And also for being great workaway hosts for my first one!

Memorable enriching experience staying at Helen's. Despite her ongoing health challenges during my stay, Helen shines with her generosity, positivity, and strengths with zest for life. I'd miss the shared meals and time with Helen & friends. I'd reminisce beautiful paths walked through with my sweet Pepa. I'd smile imagining myself still collecting fresh eggs for our breakfast time. I thank the universe that our paths crossed. Till we meet again ... Gute Besserung, Helen.

Makenna is an extremely good friend to spend time with. She is very precise, punctual and ready to undertake tasks that are new to her, and she does them very well thanks to her good will and brightness, which also surfaces with creative advises. Quick learner, good hands, strong and resistant. Interesting conversation and altogether a very lovely presence with a nice disposition to cheerfulness. Clean and orderly. Highly recommended.

I spent three weeks at Noah’s Ark as my first Workaway experience. It was a wonderful time full of fun and helping Ola and Jeremy prepare the hostel for the upcoming season!Work was fair and enjoyable. The old hostel has a unique, very welcoming and friendly spirit. If you ever come to the Greymouth and West Coast, I totally recommend spending some time at this place. I felt there like at home:)

I stayed with Jimmy for two weeks and had a really good time. Jimmy is an excellent cook but also a very kind and interesting person to be around. If you love nature, this is definitely the place to be. The surroundings are peaceful and full of beautiful spots that Jimmy knows really well. He showed me some amazing. I truly enjoyed the good food, great conversations, and the calm atmosphere. Thanks a lot, Jimmy, for making me feel so welcome

Don’t miss this opportunity! Karla and her family are truly amazing — kind, generous, and full of warmth. You’ll be living in an enchanted cedar forest, waking up to the sound of birds, and enjoying peaceful morning walks along the creek with your coffee in hand. If you love DIY projects or want to learn more about gardening, this is absolutely the right place for you! There’s a beautiful sense of sharing and caring on this farm — don’t miss the chance to be part of it. Karla is an incredible host, and we already miss our time in her magical world. We can’t thank you enough for everything — 10 stars out of 5! With love, Fred, Alexia, and Philippe xxxxxx

I had a really great time staying with Frank! The three weeks were full of nice experiences. I learned a lot, met wonderful people, and felt welcome from the very beginning. I also learned a lot from his friend Dave, who was always willing to share his knowledge. It was a pleasure spending time and working with both of them!

Thank you so much Pauline for being such an amazing volunteer!!!! Your observation about “having an eye for a more intimate social context “ really shows how much you understand about my life and work, which I truly very appreciate!!!! Yeah, love letter, i feel the same way 😅🫶🏽🐴 you deserve the prize for being my Workawayer of the year ! Such an empathetic human being, and so super attentive and talented…. Thank you for having been here!

Iv'e stayed 3 weeks at sylvie and cédric house. it was a very beautiful and meaningful experience for me. I learnt a lot about their philosophy and way of life, permaculture, and also had a realy good time in mons, experiencing the culture of the town and learning about belgium. they are warm welcoming family, and I'd be happy to come and visit again if I'll be around... Salute, Eliav

Valentina is very autonomous, and very quickly understands the instructions. She painted one of the rooms and also a little garden. If you have the chance to welcome her, you will discover a person who loves human contact and exchanges. This stay in our house allowed us to meet a beautiful person, enthusiastic, and joyful. She is like a gull, flies over the world, poses to observe humans kindly before flying again.

Julia came in after we had a last-minute cancellation due to illness, and she made quick work of both getting to know the property, and the other volunteers. Her sunny spirit and positive disposition really shine through and make every interaction so warm and pleasant! I was also very impressed with her knowledge of plant life, gardening, and permaculture principles, as well as her love and care for animals. I wish we could have hosted Julia for even longer, but alas--we already had other volunteers scheduled in for arrival--but nevertheless, Julia still managed to leave her mark in the brief two weeks she spent with us. Thanks so much for all your efforts, Julia! You've made the property that much more beautiful with your green thumb and your golden touch. ✨ Looking forward to hosting you again soon! xx

It was a real pleasure to host Leoni for a month and a half at the beginning of fall. She is a kind, respectful, and cheerful young woman, full of positive energy and curiosity. From the very first days, she proved to be organized and proactive, easily engaging in daily activities. She makes friends effortlessly and brings a warm, welcoming atmosphere to the group. Her previous experience with gardening and food preservation was truly valuable — she was confident working outdoors and taking part in DIY projects. Always eager to learn and contribute, Leoni combines enthusiasm with responsibility in a rare and inspiring way. We truly enjoyed having her around and would happily recommend her to any other host. Hope our paths cross again soon!

I've really enjoyed my time with Karin and Bruno. I wanted to experience Austria away from big cities, and with them I had the chance to stay in beautiful Carinthia, a region full of history, places to discover, and amazing nature. Karin and Bruno welcomed me into their home in a very kind way. They are wonderful people, and you can learn a lot from them. They are also curious about the country you come from and are always ready to help if you need directions or anything else. During my stay, I had my own bedroom with a private bathroom. Karin cooks delicious homemade bread and healthy, tasty meals, thank you so much for everything, Karin! Bruno is a very interesting person to meet, with a great sense of humor. It’s fascinating to listen to his thoughts on different topics and his perspective on Austria. The tasks were mainly in the garden, and Karin is very specific about what needs to be done. Some days I was collecting apples, other days making compost, or harvesting potatoes, so there was always something new to do! I also had the chance to learn some German words and phrases, including a few in the Carinthian dialect. The area is beautiful, and with the e-bike available, you can explore it very well. Julien, Karin’s son, was also around in the village. He’s a great guy, very easygoing, and you can have nice conversations with him too! I will always be very grateful to them for everything, and I hope to see them again. A big hug to all of you! Your Argentinian friend, Felipe

Erin was very nice, polide and cheerful person who loved the campsite and its energy. All of our team and team of workawayers loved her because she was very sociable, polide and hard working person, whoe have done everything with easy and a smile. We would like to reccomend Erin to all other hosts. Thank you.

This hostel is breeze, ocean, cats, dogs, nice people, relaxed tasks...What else do you need?! I had and amazing time in this small village, could meet and talk to lovely people from this so special expats community, went for long walks and swam! My tasks were to feed the cats, clean and do the washing up, paint and I could even help a little at the local school English club.I had a great time and thank you all, dear friends. I will miss you💖🥲

Si vous avez la chance d'accueillir Aïna chez vous, fermez la porte, jetez la clé par la fenêtre et gardez-la avec vous! Aïna est une remarquable travailleuse qui n'a peur d'aucune tâche à réaliser. Elle est restée 12 jours avec nous et nous a aidé à entretenir la maison, jardiner, peindre des murs et repeindre des volets, je veux dire 22 volets! Qu'elle travaille en équipe ou de manière autonome, tout est parfaitement réalisé. Aïna est par ailleurs la gentillesse incarnée et ça a été un grand plaisir d'échanger avec elle dans la vie quotidienne sur des tas de sujets intéressants. Elle s'est également parfaitement intégrée à notre famille et nos chiens l'ont adorée! Bref, un ange tombé du ciel...

Fabian was a very sweet and friendly volunteer! What he loved most was repairing the machines with Al. He really enjoyed working with the weed wacker and the wood splitter! He was our last volunteer this year and our only one, so he was able to organize his time most of the time, which he was happy to do. Our daily campfires were always wonderful, and good conversations over a beer or wine are part of our everyday life. Unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy the two and a half weeks as much as we did because our beloved 14-year-old dog Moonlight died just as Fabian arrived. Fabian was immediately ready to dig a grave so that we could bury Moonlight in the garden. It was a difficult time for us, but Fabian understood it well. Despite everything, we had a wonderful time with Fabian and he supported us a lot, for which we are very grateful. Thank you so much, Fabian.

It was a real pleasure having Eva with us! She is a kind, respectful, and positive person who adapted very quickly to our family rhythm. She played and interacted wonderfully with our children — they really loved spending time with her. Eva was also very responsible and helpful around the house, always with a smile and a great attitude. We truly appreciated her presence and we hope to see her again one day. Thank you, Eva, for everything you shared with us. You’ll always have a family here in Morocco 🌞

Only good words for Kerry ! Joyful, interesting to talk with, organized and diligent as a workawayer. We are absolutely satisfied with whatever she was assigned to do and on top of that she helped us organize certain things as hosts with her working experience and the point of view of the workawayer. She was communicative and always willing to help. We would be happy to have her again with us whenever she likes to. Wish her the best !!

Runa colaboró con nosotros durante una semana en nuestra casa en Punta Hermosa. Estamos muy felices, ya que fue nuestra primera voluntaria de WorkAway, ¡y nos hemos quedado completamente maravillados con su ayuda! Se encargó de cuidar a nuestras mascotas con mucho cariño y dedicación. Fue super atenta y proactiva en todo momento, siempre consultando con qué más podía ayudar. Estamos inmensamente agradecidos por su valiosa colaboración y por supuesto recomendamos a Runa con el corazón. ¡Te deseamos un maravilloso viaje, Runa!