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Germania

1

The actual host is only somewhat connected to the project, usually just telling a local coordinator what needs to be done. This coordinator fails to communicate and lacks respect for volunteers, while also displaying inappropriate behavior. Apart from this, work hours are not respected at all, no matter what agreements are made, and off-days are usually shunned, so you're expected to work 24/7 and on-call. the host itself is fairly nice, close to nature, but also remote, so it's difficult to make plans without getting the coordinator involved.

circa 1 anno fa

Gonçalo ha risposto

Christoph, we are sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. You were part of the same group as Dara, where even three hours of daily work was often not completed. We had several conversations with you about how to improve the situation, but you consistently wanted to do less than the other volunteers, so it is not correct to say that work hours were not respected. We regret the mismatch and wish you the best in your future volunteering.

Nicaragua

2

A s a female traveler, I felt unsafe and disrespected during my stay. The volunteers coordinator's (male, 70 y/o) inappropriate behavior made me uncomfortable, and the lack of communication from the host left me and fellow volunteers unsure about everything. The host threatening with “no more food” while we were performing physically demanding tasks far from what was agreed upon only added to my distress. This experience left me feeling disrespected and vulnerable, and I hope future volunteers, especially women, are met with better communication, respect, and safety measures.

circa 1 anno fa

Gonçalo ha risposto

Dara, we are sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. However, together with two other volunteers you formed a separate group and often worked less than three hours a day, which made it difficult to keep things fair for everyone. Regarding the coordinator, it was you who visited his apartment in the evenings to ask for free drinks, so we feel your description is not accurate. We regret the mismatch and wish you the best in your future volunteering.

Candidarsi Ora