Help us build an agricultural retreat and enjoy beautiful Iloilo!

Francia

5

We were two volunteers and took part in lots of different tasks ranging from cutting bamboo branches and comes, to building a small structure using the splitted bamboo slats. Overall, I'd highly recommend this experience. Toto, Rick and Gloria are really great people who you'll get to know, and they're very welcoming. In addition to work and life at the project, I loved being able to make contact with the village schools and share with them some sporting and musical moments that I'll never forget.

hace 6 meses

Alemania

5

I stayed for two weeks at the project and the work itself was sometimes exhausting and challenging but it was so worth to see the progress we were able to make in just a few hours!We built the very first bamboo dome and learnt a lot about clump management.Toto always made sure that every task was safely explained and well understood before we started.He reacted very open and positive to any upcoming critics or problems and always looked out for a solution everybody was fine with.I'm gonna miss my time(and Papa Rick's puppies)a lot and also Mama Gloria's great cooking skills-it was amazing!!

hace 6 meses

Austria

5

My time at the project was amazing! It was my first volunteering experience & I enjoyed every minute of it. Toto was really nice & communicated everything very well. He showed me around the village & introduced me to the local culture. I learned a lot about the nature of the area, especially about bamboo. The hours sawing & lopping at the bamboo clomps were pretty exhausting, but also really rewarding. Mama Gloria was a real gem! She was so accommodating & went out of her way to cook vegetarian meals for me! All in all: 10/10 recommend, if you don't mind some hard physical labor. I'll be back!

hace 7 meses

Bélgica

3

Before the volunteering experience, the host was warm and fun, which motivated us to come. Unfortunately, once on-site,his tone and attitude changed drastically. The work was hard, as expected, but the lack of respect and consideration made the stay difficult. We are sorry but we wouldn't recommend this experience, but we thank the host and his parents for welcoming us into their home.

hace 3 meses

Toto respondido

This is a fair review. The time that Lea & Pedro were at algersan's was extra challenging. I explained this to them before and during their stay. Note: Pedro is a great worker but started speaking English only 6 months earlier. It took extra energy & bandwidth to communicate/instruct. Lea was great at translating.
I appreciate the feedback, understand that I'm human, and continue to work on being my best.

Reino Unido

5

For me, the best elements of this role were the environment and awesome natural beauty of the region, the warmth and hospitality of the family and local people, and the highly physical nature of the work required. It wasn't perfect, but I respect the willingness of Toto to confront, discuss & resolve to his best ability any issues, regardless of complexity. Any volunteers should be prepared for early starts, long & hot hours, and be flexible and open-minded. You are rewarded with Mama G's DELICIOUS (!!!) food, Papa Rick's brilliant stories, and enough free time to explore Iloilo 👍🏽 enjoy it!

hace 7 meses

Reino Unido

5

The experience at the farm was all around amazing. The work on the bamboo farm was very physical but rewarding and fun !! Toto was understanding and caring with everyone's need and wants. This made it feel like a home. Moma Gloria's cooking was very tasty and all her food is fresh !! She cooks from her heart and love for sharing her food. The accommodation was really good the beds were very comfortable and all the rooms had their own bathroom. I would recommend this to anyone that is looking to learn about bamboo and have a lovely family and home looking after you :)

hace 7 meses

Reino Unido

5

Toto and the his Family are so accommodating and they are so lovely. The Meals are 10/10 The work is very rewarding but is very physical, I loved working in the garden and planting the bamboo The accommodation is very nice, the rooms are a good size and have En-suits Would really recommend if you are up for some farming and gardening 10/10

hace 7 meses

Italia

5

The experience at the project farm is a really good way to learn about sustainability and farming, I learned a lot about bamboo and other tropical plants, the work is really chill and always with safety equipment. The ospitally I received is unmatched, from Toto to Mama Gloria and Papa Rick I always felt like part of the family, a big compliment to Mama Gloria for the commitment to cook always really good food for us ; the accomodation is nice with perfect bed, perfect bathroom and also hot water. The experience at the farm taught me a lot and I made good friends, I would definitely do it again

hace 8 meses

Noruega

5

I had a good time during my short stay at the project, and gained a lot of new experiences. Escalantera is a small village located in a stunning environment. Toto and his family welcomed me into their home, they were friendly and accommodating. If you would like to experience what the countryside of the Philippines is like, learn about bamboo cultivation and processing, or if you enjoy spending your afternoon at the beach (after work or during the weekend) I would highly recommend volunteering at the project.

hace 8 meses

Francia

5

We had a truly wonderful time at Toto's house. We had the opportunity to learn so much about bamboo management & farming, to meet and interact with Escalantera's inhabitants and to meet with amazing fellow volunteers. I would 100% recommend staying at Toto's ! ( Mama Gloria and Papa Rick were also real angels to us 🙏)

hace 11 meses

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