Help a warm, inclusive family in Norway with daily life

Ucraina

5

I spent three winter weeks with this lovely family and I'm really grateful for my stay. Because it was winter, I couldn't do as many hikes as I hoped, but I'm sure this place is amazing in warmer seasons. All the animals were adorable and well-behaved, and Max completely stole my heart. Marsha and Yoko were very welcoming and having another volunteer with me made everything easier. Thank you for the cozy and memorable time!

18 giorni fa

Spagna

5

Marsha, Yoko and all the family is that kind of people that reminds me world is full of good-hearted people. You've created a HOME together and I am truly thankful of have been part of it. Although it was only for some weeks, I never felt as a foreigner, but a temporal welcomed member of the house. Tasks are fair and there was always a clear and good communication.

3 mesi fa

Cina

5

I had a wonderful three weeks with Marsha and Yoko. From the very beginning I felt truly welcomed—Yoko is so kind, Marsha communicates so well, and the kids are cheerful and always included me. The dog and cats are adorable and affectionate, so I never felt lonely. The work was clear, flexible, and not difficult, and I learned a lot along the way. Free time was always enjoyable too—playing with the kids, walking outside, or just relaxing with the piano and other instruments at home. The scenery around the house is beautiful, with a great hiking trail nearby and a fjord just a bus ride away.

4 mesi fa

Marsha ha risposto

Thank you so very much for your kind words. It warms my heart to know you actually enjoyed your time with us. I was a bit worried that you felt alone or that all of us were too overwhelming. ❤️

Canada

5

Marsha and Yoko made me feel very welcomed right away! I stayed 6 weeks, and after only the first one, I felt like I was home. The younger kids are very social and are always up to do activities and games. It's a lot of people in the house, but I absolutely loved all that constant action. The nature around is incredible and there are so many beautiful hikes to do. Also, the chores are very clear and easily fit in the hours proposed. For my first time with Worldpackers, I had a memorable time!

6 mesi fa

Marsha ha risposto

Thank you so much for your nice words ❤️

Austria

5

I had the most wonderful time staying with this warm and welcoming family of eight, along with their adorable pets. Though it was sometimes chaotic, it only added to the charm and homeliness of their place. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel like part of their family with their kindness and care. They ensure I had a great time, organizing fun outings, cozy movie nights, and games. At the same time, they were respectful of my need for independence, giving me the freedom to explore whenever I wanted. Everything felt so easy and flexible, thanks to our open communication.

11 mesi fa

Australia

4

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15 giorni fa

Germania

3

Ørsta is such a beautiful place, surrounded by stunning nature, and I really loved spending time with the family's sweet cats - they were definitely a highlight! The experience overall was a bit mixed. Communication wasn't always clear, and some expectations were confusing at times, which led to a few misunderstandings and stressful moments. Things could get a little unorganized, but I tried to make the best of it. In the end, it was still a valuable experience, I learned a lot, enjoined Norways beautiful scenery, and met five adorable cats and of course Kayleigh who I'll really miss🐈 🤍

circa 1 mese fa

Marsha ha risposto

Thanks, since as you mentioned we talked about the issues there were while you were still here and since it was a two way issue with communication, we chose not to put it in your review cause we felt it wouldn't be fair to damage your credibility because of something we managed to work out. We think it's a bit of a shame you chose to do this differently. I think in that case it would have been fair to also mention that it was not just a problem from our side. Wishing you the best non the less.

Germania

4

My experience with Marsha and Yoko was quiet pleasant. It took a while for me to get used to their big and chaotic family but I felt very welcomed from the beginning which helped a lot! I think that it can get a bit overwhelming if you're not used to big families or just having a lot of people around in general but I was provided with a nice and cozy space to retrieve in if needed, which I think is very important. The area, in which they live, is very calm, quiet and perfect to go on walks and enjoy the beautiful view!

8 mesi fa

Canada

4

Staying with this lovely family was definitely a rollercoaster. I had a little trouble adapting to the family's chaotic routine and hectic energy, but the experience was still fun. Marsha and Yoko were very understanding and communicative with me, which I am so grateful for. I was able to go on beautiful walks and a fun pool activity for free. The space provided for me was adequate and cozy. Overall, I had a good time and I would recommend this experience to any worldpacker who is energetic and loves kids.

10 mesi fa

Paesi Bassi

5

It was a short but truly amazing experience, I've been welcomed in with the warmth of the family! There was always something to do and the kids where always open to play a game or go for a walk!

più di 1 anno fa

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