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Brasile

5

I am delighted to have returned to the Center. The place is stunning in the spring with the colourful flowers. It was great cooking vegetarian and vegan dishes, pies and cakes for the volunteers and retreat guests, together with Pascoaline, the manager of the Center, who is a very welcoming person. Socialising with the locals during the events or on Saturdays in the Café were also great things about my volunteering, as was the easy access to Didcot Parkway train station, with trains to many places to explore. the Center is definitely a place to return to.

7 mesi fa

Brasile

5

I loved helping out in this incredible place full of history. Everything was great. The city is beautiful and you can visit several places within easy reach. Pascaline is a amazing manager and was always willing to show you how to do the tasks. I recommend this place to everyone. See you soon 😁

8 mesi fa

Czech Republic

5

I had a really good time at the Center. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and the local people are very friendly. My favorite activity was a Saturday cafe, because I get to meet new people and have a good conversation. Sometimes the work can be bit challenging but it is not impossible. In my free time I used to walk around or travel by bus/train to other towns. The bus stop is very close to the Center and nearby Abingdon is walkable (around 1 hour)

8 mesi fa

Ungheria

5

I spent almost a month in the Center. The whole buliding was magical since it is very old and has a huge history. The food, my room was amazing. I met amazing and truly kind people who taught me so much and made me so happy that I didn't want to leave. The work wasn't too much and Pascaline made sure we had plenty of free time to visit nearby places like Oxford, London, Bath… The property, the garden(with deers) and the village were beautiful. Knowing that we are helping to make the Center stay alive was amazing. It was my first volunteering experience and it was perfect! Thank you!!

10 mesi fa

Brasile

5

Volunteering at the Center, a former Benedictine monastery (13th century) was a unique experience. Watching the mist, the reddish and the stars on the horizon was priceless. The comfortable private room, the quietness of the place, the organic salads and herbs from the greenhouse, the proximity to Oxford, Bath and London, the socializing with volunteers from different cultures (our team was amazing), and prepare food for the retreat guest were for me some of the positive points; and everything very well managed by Pascaline. Congratulations to her for her dedication. I recommend this volunteer

10 mesi fa

Argentina

4

The Center is an amazing place, even if you are looking for some time to yourself this is the right place. The tasks are simple but every Saturday is so busy. Unfortunately I had to leave early but it was a good experience. Vegetarians and delicious meals are waiting for you, I enjoyed walking around the town in my days off. It's an enormous house which has been built 800 years ago so there is a huge story behind.

3 mesi fa

Brasile

4

My volunteering period was very good. The accommodation is excellent and the opportunities to meet international travellers and practise English are effective. I would like to thank Pascaline for the welcome and I would definitely recommend this experience to other volunteers.

9 mesi fa

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