Help renovate, re-organizing construction and flea market items

Portugal

5

It was a very good experience to spend these days in this voluntary exchange and help in the little things I could. I wish Maida all the best and that he can connect with people that can help her in the different activities she needs.

12 months ago

Maida replied

Tiago is a nice, kind and quiet person. He is a decent worker and great in taking feedback (which many taje hard).

Tiago did mainly gardening as there was no other work but he also helped making some order in the construction materials and flea market items.

Tiago is very neat and clean, quiet and independent cohabitant and l could recommend him to any host as he would do always his best to do the agreed tasks.

I wish Tiago many good experiences and generally all the best for his future!

Macao

5

Maida is a very nice person. I enjoyed so much during my experience with her. She provided everything I needed and shared many stories of hers and her volunteers with me. I was encouraged to explore the area, the nature and sometimes she was even going with me. I was so glad to have participated in this volunteer work, which was not very heavy, and I have learnt a lot from the experience I have had there. The guest house was very nice and I felt very comfortable as if I were in my home. If possible, I would do it again and highly recommend to anyone who loves living in countryside!

almost 4 years ago

Maida replied

KaKio is an amazing young person very disciplined, intelligent, interested in everything and speaking several languages. He had his rooms in order and was willing to do whatever he was asked. The time he spent helping me was very nice transgene rational communication and l felt as if he was my own child because he was extremely respectful towards me. I am looking forward to welcome him as a friend any time again.
Thankful for KaKio's help and friendship l wish him to find a home wherever he travels.

Brazil

5

Great learning, friends for life!! Packerss, move your ass and get trough the mess! 🤣🤣 Nice job and lovely place! Kisses sweet see you soon 😘

over 6 years ago

Maida replied

Theo, you were a very nice helper. I thank you very much for the time you spent here. Wishing you all the best for your future. Kindest regards. Maida

Mexico

3

I'll admit I'm not perfect. Now, Maida is a really kind and sweet woman who just wants her volunteers to feel good, but her greatest quality is also her greatest weakness. She tries so hard that the volunteers feel good, that she stops taking care of herself, making her tired and with a lot of pain. This makes her feel not good. When your host is not feeling good, it's hard for them to create a “feel good” environment for everyone else. Advice: stick to what is said in the web page and make no deals in word with her (she will forget or modify the deal). More details, private message. Good luck

almost 6 years ago

Maida replied

My biggest mistake was to give in to Santiagos constant asking to go traveling during the time he was supposed to be helpeing after a free weekend. He wanted to leave because he didn't get along with the two other helpers.
None of this was my change but O tried to avoid stress for Santiago and they all left one week earlier not being able to make the agreement work.
I was not asked and my schedule was not respected.
So please Santiago, keep your own commitments and don't give others advises.
That was exactly why the other two volunteers didn't get along with you. You were the youngest of all of us but you felt like leading the work without being experienced in any of the tasks.
Please advise yourself in the future.

Argentina

5

Maida es muy puntillosa con las formas de hacer ls trabajos y a su vez es muy flexible dependiendo de las capacidades de cada persona, es una persona muy culta con la cual se puede aprender mucho y se preocupa por hacerte conocer todas las cosas de la zone, una experiencia inolvidable

11 months ago

Chile

5

Maida es una persona increible, al principio puede ser un poco dura contigo, pero después ella siempre te recompensa con el trabajo que haz hecho, me ha encantado estar allá y volvería mil veces, Maida es una persona maravillosa he increíble siempre recordare cuando nos tomábamos helado 😝, me hice una nueva amiga en mi viaje y espero volver a verla, la recomiendo 100% si quieres hacer un voluntariado por Europa.

about 1 year ago

Maida replied

Jhonathan is a great helper. He followed all my work requests and did his best to fight an overgrown fences and trees. It took him long as the tools were too weak for the work but he never gave up.
I recommend Jhona as a kind, decent and endurable helper and very nice companion.
Hope to see him again 😁.

Spain

5

Durante estas 2 semanas y medias hemos aprendido mucho. Maida es una mujer muy buena, se preocupa mucho por sus anfitriones y siempre esta disponible para ayudar con lo que sea. A la hora del trabajo es muy exigente,COMO DEBE SER!!asi que si tienes pensado en que vas a ir de vacaciones sin hacer nada buscate otro destino. Las tareas no son complicadas pero hay que cumplir siempre las horas acordadas. Experiencia muy recomendable!!

about 1 year ago

Maida replied

Jorge and Carolina were very punctual, responsible, task-orienyed and we'll dealing with feedback.
We agreed on working times so they could have free time to explore and travel around in the beautiful places of the 3 countries and they did a lot because they are very independent and say. It was great pleasure to meet them and be their host and l hope they will always find good hosts in the future. Wishing both all the best for future and thanking them for their diligent help. Sending hugs. Mai

Brazil

4

Maida é uma mulher incrível, uma inteligência fora da curva, fala 6 ou 7 idiomas, e se preocupa com seus voluntários, ela integra a todos, se preocupa com a alimentação saudável, diversas vezes eu estava trabalhando e ela me levava um chá, uma água.. Eu super recomendo o local de Maida e o trabalho, mas já aviso, se for para lá, conversa com ela previamente sobre as horas, sobre as regras e o trabalho, pois como todo ser humano tem defeitos, Maida mesmo sendo incrível, tem dificuldades em expressar seu descontentamento, para evitar isso, é só seguir as regras e falar sobre tudo, ela vai ouvir.

about 2 years ago

Colombia

5

Literal un hogar lejos de casa, maida es una persona muy especial, piri (mi perrita) y yo nos sentimos muy bien recibidos y no solo eso, me alegra decir que tengo una gran amiga en esta parte del mundo y un motivo para regresar. ella es comprensible, casismatica y mil cosas mas. aprendi mucho de ella y estoy seguro de que lo seguire haciendo por que ella es de ese tipo de personas que quieres mantener cerca. muchas gracias por esta primer experiencia como voluntario.

about 5 years ago

Uruguay

5

Mi experiencia en lo anfitrión fué maravillosa! Fué mi primer voluntariado y realmente lo pasé muy bien. Maida es una gran persona que siempre está pensando en el bienestar de los demás. Me sentí siempre muy acompañada y cuidada por ella, preocupandose de que me sienta bien. Entre nosotras nació una gran amistad que seguro va a durar por el resto de nuestras vidas. Si ella me acepta volvería nuevamente. Gracias!! Muchas Gracias Maida!!!

about 6 years ago

Maida replied

Teresa is a person with loads of energy. There has not been any task she wouldn't have done. She is very kind, intelligent and fun to be around. I took her even on a 3 weeks trip to my family and everyone liked her a lot. Teresa and l will stay in touch and she will be visiting again. I am truly grateful for people like Teresa. Thanks and welcome back any time!

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