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Villa Isabel
You will enjoy the beauty of the place and the relaxed form of working, the mild climate, the proximity to the beach and the easy connection to cities like Barcelona, Tarragona and Reus. Volunteering is giving and receiving and many volunteers learn a lot during their stays. In volunteering, you also practice being dedicated without being entangled and you will feel the satisfaction that it gives.
I am living at Villa Isabel together with my partner. In low season (October to end of June), we share the house with 2-3 winter tenants and in high season (July to end of September) we rent out to summer guests or we run yoga&health retreats. We are open and welcoming, curious to get to know people. Also, you can either participate in one of our yoga and health classes or practice with our pre-recorded classes where you will learn many things to take with you for a long time.
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About the experience in: Tarragona, Spain
Canada
My stay at Isabella's was sooo nice. The work was easy and the hours were really flexibles. Isabella is so open to communication and she offers a really peaceful environnement for the volunteers at her property. She even took me to the supermarket when I arrived with was really appreciated ! I would definitely come back :) Thanks Isabella !
22 days ago
Isabella replied
Thanks so much for everything. Everything was really easy with you! I wish you good luck for all the future adventures :)
About the experience in: Tarragona, Spain
United Kingdom
Where do i start? The communication response time was fast and clear. I arrived with a big suitcase and Isabella kindly offered to meet me at the train station, as soon as i saw her i was happy. A lovely petite friendly lady approached me with such a beautiful aura and straight away my mind was at ease. I was welcomed into a safe secure peaceful home and Isabella accommodated somethings to my needs that i was grateful for. My schedule was well planned out doing housekeeping and creating content. I learned a lot about Yoga and honoured to see Isabella show me her daily routines. Beautiful soul
24 days ago
Isabella replied
Thank you so much for everything, your generosity and your beautiful energy.
About the experience in: Tarragona, Spain
United Kingdom
I had a truly wonderful experience at Isabella’s villa helping out with cleaning, painting, gardening, and various other tasks! I felt very welcomed by Isabella from the start who was an excellent communicator and gave clear instructions with all the tasks. She was on hand if I ever had any questions and the work was varied and a perfect amount also. Isabella and I had many interesting and thought provoking conversations over the three weeks I was at the villa in which I valued the time talking together and learning a lot from her. Thank you for everything!
about 1 month ago
Isabella replied
It was a true pleasure having you! We had lots of interesting conversations, indeed. You are very welcome back anytime! All the best! I also left a review for you and I hope, you find it! I am sometimes a bit lot on these sites 😅
About the experience in: Tarragona, Spain
Argentina
Mi experiencia en Villa Isabel no fue del todo buena.
La casa es linda, amplia, tiene pileta, cocina, mucho verde.
Se duerme en el salón de yoga, un colchón para cada uno.
Lo primero que no me agradó es que al llegar se mostró descontenta con que yo hiciera uso de mis días libres cuando yo quisiera.
Mucha rigidez.
Si quedaba unas migas o cualquier detalle mínimo, venía a retarte como si fuera una madre.
El tiempo de trabajo se respeta pero es muy estricta. Quizás hiciste el 95% bien y en vez de mencionar eso, te reta por el 5% que no le.gustó.
No es un ambiente divertido, ella es muy rígida.
about 2 months ago
Isabella replied
Con ciertas tareas necesitamos colaborar, y no es posible que cada uno elija sus días libres de forma individual. Algunas tareas también requieren mucha atención al detalle, ya que los huéspedes se quejan fácilmente cuando las cosas no están a su nivel, algo que ocurrió justo después de tu partida. Cuando las tareas quedan a medias, también es más difícil sentir una verdadera apreciación.
About the experience in: Tarragona, Spain
Argentina
Mi experiencia no fue la esperada :(
Las tareas no coincidían con lo publicado y, durante mi estadía, no me sentí tratada como voluntaria, sino más bien como personal de servicio, sin un intercambio colaborativo.
La convivencia se volvió difícil por una serie de normas domésticas que no habían sido mencionadas antes y que afectaban la libertad y comodidad en el espacio.
Agradezco mucho al equipo de Worldpackers, que me acompañó en todo momento y me ayudó a finalizar el voluntariado antes de lo previsto.
about 2 months ago
Isabella replied
Es cierto que a veces las tareas pueden variar un poco. Por eso siempre pregunto si está bien — como cuando te pedí pintar en vez de limpiar, y dijiste: “Lo que necesites.”
También dijiste varias veces que todo estaba bien, aunque claramente no lo sentías así. Me cuesta trabajar con personas que no expresan lo que realmente piensan. Una conversación honesta puede cambiarlo todo.