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Johan es un joven extraordinario, conocedor de todo, construcción y cocina, es un gran cocinero, hizo un almuerzo con camote y palta, DELICIOSO! Nos ayudó también en la limpieza de la chacra. Nos fuimos a la fiesta del pueblo con los demás voluntarios y la pasamos genial! Le deseamos lo mejor

I stayed at Erin's during the month of September and had a great time living with them. Erin is well organized and made me feel at home since the first day. The boys are really well behaved and so much fun to be around. You also get to have a good amount of free time to explore the beautiful area where they live. Would definitely recommend this experience, they are the best!

Hi 👋 I spent a week with Mr. Jos and his wife, Hiroë. They have a natural farming project. If you're currently in this profile, you're very lucky. Don't worry about anything, everything is perfect Mr. Jos is a very kind and educated person. He's more attentive to all your needs than you are. You can learn about natural farming here. 🌳🌿 Their guesthouse is much nicer than a hotel. It has everything (good kitchen, shampoo towel etc.) also in amazing forest. Mr. Jos and his wife picked us up from the subway station and took us to the supermarket before taking us home. They bought whatever food we wanted. Ms. Hiroë cooked dinner during week, cooking different dishes every day. I think I've experienced all the delicious foods of Japan. ⛩️🥢Also, the nature here is heavenly. You will need to put in some effort to support the project. Mr. Jos will guide you and he is a very good organizer. He cares about your comfort. He never put any pressure on me in terms of work. I'm grateful for your hospitality. 🙏 👏 I'll never forget this memory until I die. ..

Had a wonderful experience with Maren and Mithra and the whole crew. The work they do on the land to create a truly unique and self sufficient farm is incredible and really inspiring. I was so well taken care of during my stay, with delicious meals and wonderful company and lots of fun activities. The opportunities to work on the land and with Maren and Mithras kids was really enjoyable and rewarding. I hope to be back one day soon!

I spent 1 week at this place during September! I will truly never forget this experience and the other volunteers I met here. When I first arrived, I was completely out of my comfort zone with the remoteness of the area (you are a 30 min moto taxi ride from the nearest town), but now I'm so thankful for the experience and challenge! I learned a lot about myself, the natural world, and Peruvian culture. I was lucky to teach English in the nearby village and discover different ways of living. Thomas is a super chill dude and very accommodating and welcoming. He definitely wants you to have a great experience, and doesn't hesitate to check in on you or show you cool areas of the jungle. You have access to the kitchen in his house, as well as the kitchen in the dorm/common area, a short walk away. It is important that you have some knowledge of cooking if you want to volunteer here because the food is limited and ingredient based. We never went hungry, but spent a lot of time cooking and coming up with creative meal ideas. If bugs scare you, this is not the place for you. Bring a lot of bug spray or you will get eaten alive at night. Sometimes the bugs chewed holes in my clothes when hanging on the clothesline. In terms of fitness classes, I think there may have been a slight miscommunication about what to expect because I didn't realize I signed up to be a fitness class leader for Thomas and the other volunteers until I arrived. I thought it was a center that provided regular fitness for guests with hired instructors, whom I would be assisting. Maybe I misinterpreted the profile, but I was definitely confused when I got there. Leading fitness classes are low stakes and super chill, but come prepared to lead something, because I didn't. The best part of the whole experience was becoming best friends with the other volunteers! I recommend the place to anyone who is a true fan of the outdoors and wants to challenge themselves.

I stayed at the shelter for 6 weeks in april and May and it was an amazing experience. The first few days were a little bit overwhelming, but I quickly got into a routine. Thomas and Diamanto were always very kind and Diamanto always made wonderful food for us. I loved working with the animals and getting to know the dogs and goats.

I had a unique experience. I loved immersing myself in everyday life on the farm and sharing moments with the neighbours. The place, the people, everything is authentic. Thank you so much, Marcin, for your time and for sharing such wonderful moments with me. I hope we can see each other again soon. A big hug to the whole family.

The house still feels empty after Jose's departure. Jose is an incredibly kind, humble, and exceptionally likable guy. He has great skills and is very knowledgeable about all the tasks on the farm. He has a fantastic rapport with the animals and is very responsible. I’m at a loss for words to describe how great of a workawayer he is. He spent a month with me, and it was an extraordinary month; we became really good friends, and I hope he comes back.

Maxime is a marvellous young men. You can be glad to have him at your place. He is extremely motivated and curious to learn new things and he does all tasks with a lot of joy, interest and care. Also taking care of all common spaces is a matter of course and he is always there when you need a helping hand. Maxime is very responsible and mature for his young age and we had a lot of beautiful and interesting conversations. He is also a good teamplayer and loves and respects his human companians as much as animals. It was a great pleasure to have him on our Finca and we really hope to see him again!

Malsor, Bora and their family were so welcoming. We stayed with them for a month at the hotel in Prizren, instead of the hostel. Meaning we could use the swimming pool next door everyday! Our work consisted of check ins/outs, cleaning the rooms and assisting to guests needs. Outside of work we would go down to the old town, have some beers on the roof with everyone or visit local football games. Malsor and Boro are so lovely and we would truly consider them as our friends:)

Kian and Jen are amazing, they always have energy and always show a smile. They helped me so much during 3 weeks and I couldn’t be more thankful. All the students loved their classes as they were super fun and engaging. We tried some local food and also went to pailon del diablo, a super rainy evening, but we had a great time. I recommend working with Jen and Kian, you will have a great time and they will spread their enthusiasm and good vibes 😎. Thank you guys so much and enjoy the lovely Galapagos ❤️

Ren and Ruth are such an amazing couple, we had a great time together. The students really liked them. The students were going back to school and work after vacations so they had to get their things together and sometimes didn’t show up for classes. We went to places in town to try traditional food and had interesting conversations about England and cultures. Thank you for everything, I highly recommend working with Ruth and Ren so much fun☀️🫶

​"Clara was an absolute treasure, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have hosted her. From the moment she arrived, she became a cherished member of our family. She was not just helpful, but truly embraced our home and shared in our lives with genuine warmth. ​Clara is remarkably obedient, enthusiastic, and proactive in her work. She's a true hard worker, always ready and anxious to help with anything, often anticipating needs before we even asked. Beyond her excellent work ethic, she possesses a wonderful sense of connection with people and is an exceptional listener. Our home was always super clean thanks to her amazing attention to detail. ​She quickly became like a big sister to my daughter and a favorite guest for my sons, bringing so much joy and positive energy. My wife often said it felt like having another wonderful daughter. Clara is, without a doubt, a great asset and a true blessing for any family lucky enough to host her. ​Her politeness, kindness, and respectful nature are truly outstanding. Saying goodbye to Clara was genuinely tearful, which speaks to the deep and positive feeling she created in our home. We are eternally grateful for having met her and wholeheartedly recommend her to any host. She will undoubtedly bring light and value wherever she goes."

I had such a wonderful time with Bob, Éline, and Frodo! From the moment I arrived, I felt completely welcome and part of the family. I absolutely loved my time in the Netherlands — Bob and Éline went above and beyond to help me out, from picking me up and dropping me off at the train station to even helping me get to the local doctor when I wasn’t feeling great. I really, really appreciated all their kindness and support. It’s not a goodbye, but a see you later! ❤️ Lots of love, Allie P.S. Sorry again about the emergency roll! 😅

Nettie was a gift to our lives, hearts, and projects. She expressed on various occasions that she is working on personal growth and strength, which, in my opinion, is what endows her with the admirable ability to contribute heartily to interpersonal cooperation. Simply put, she is an optimistic person to work with and communicate with. She was willing to try most of the large variety of projects and activities that go on around here, and she was a good sport about it. I greatly appreciated conversing with her, she has thoughtful opinions to share, and is also an engaged listener. Nettie is a blessing to have "on-board" and if you are considering her, I'd very much recommend her for your project.

What can we say about these two amazing hosts. A more open, friendly and compassionate host will be hard to find on our travels. Majic & Carolina’s understanding and kindness will live with us for the rest of our trip and lives. If we were not right at the start of our long journey we would have stayed longer than the 1 month we were there. The work was relaxed and at your own pace for trusted, self motivated, organised individuals like us. Dan stuck to mostly DIY projects and grass cutting/gardening, while Yachi mostly cleaned and cooked. Daily written tasks given were very clear, fair and organised. We like to walk everywhere and being on the edge of the city we found things can be a bit too far away to reach on foot, but once we found the InDrive App this helped. The plus side of being on the edge is there is access to unmarked trails (kind off) up the volcano behind them that we really enjoyed walking up one day! Also we found it nice and quiet at night even though its in the capital. The ongoing projects, plans and vision they have will continue to grow and develop, so there is the possibility to get more involved with those as and when, for the right person. We will truly treasure our time with them in the sanctuary. We hope they will visit us in our home sometime in the future so we can return the great hospitality.

Having Allie was such a pleasure!! Due to unforeseen circumstances Allie stayed with us longer than planned, but she integrated so well into our life’s. She has an awesome sense of humour and is very kind-hearted and sweet. She’s assertive, mature and takes initiative (she picks up tasks easily, ‘sees’ the work, walks the dog without us having to ask for it, etc), making it so nice to have her around. Oh — and she can cook very well!!! 10/10 would recommend, she’s always welcome to come stay with us again. Only downside: she used our In Case Of Emergency toilet roll… I mean: who does that?! 😉

My first volunteering experience will stay with me forever. A big thank you to Deepak and his wife, they are so so kind ! You will have fun playing yams and enjoy every meal with simple food, as they like to say. I am leaving with beautiful memories in my head and white tea in my backpack <3 PS: I'll send you a selfie as soon as I'm in Germany and I've found your son ;)

We had the wonderful Isabell come to us for around a month and what a pleasure it was to have her here. She seemed to fall into a routine quickly and was super efficient at getting things done and fully embraced life at the sanctuary which can be full on at times. She had masses of patience with the animals and at times they took more notice of her then me and I heard her talking to them often. She was fabulous with all the animals in the house allowing the cats to take her over and the dogs to claim her lap even when they’re too big to. Isabell is great company, very smart, organised, an asset and will be able to do whatever she wants with her life and we’re both so happy she came to us and hope very much to see her again sometime, she’ll always be welcome here

Me and two University friends (all in our 70s) have so much enjoyed three fantastic weeks with Hilary in her beautiful property with her gorgeous dogs. Hilary has been so generous with her time and her amazing hospitality….. the three of us were reluctant to leave a review as we want to keep the place all to ourselves! The work was varied and we tackled such things as refreshing the pool, cleaning the hen house, whitewashing areas and other general maintenance. Lunches were a dream as were the card games we played in the afternoon lazy times. We joined Hilary in her house to watch some evening TV on occasion and were always made to feel welcome. We tended to go and explore the area on our days off and were always greeted with yet another fantastic meal on our return. We will DEFINITELY be back and can really recommend Hilary as a first class host. Thanks Hils….you are the best. Vicky, Anne and Barrie