Help us at Arles, La Provence - La Camargue

Italy

5

Arles is truly a stunning place to be, and I'll always be grateful for my stay there and the relationship I built with Kim. Kim is incredibly hard-working and empathetic, she understands people'the home limits and strengths, in order to give each volunteer a job that is suitable and interesting. She invests time in each volunteer in teaching them about the area and the culture, and mostly during the festival season, she spends time with the volunteers, through museums and expositions. Overall this is an experience that made me grow, and actively kept me interested in both culture and nature.

almost 2 years ago

United Kingdom

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and I couldn't have asked for a better time. Kim is very welcoming and has amazing English. If I needed anything she would always offer some help! Kim showed me lots of new things and experiences like going to Avignon and le baux de Provence which was absolutely beautiful! The work that Kim and I did wasn't too difficult we mainly worked in the garden with her lovely chickens. I wasn't very well for some of the time that I was there and Kim really looked after me,at times she felt like a second mother to me haha. Definitely recommend, miss you Kim

about 2 years ago

Nguyen replied

I miss you too 🥰
See you soon and thank you for all your kindness and lovely being , I have loved sharing a piece of my French Arles summer life with you😘

Malaysia

5

I had a really good time overall! Kim is an amazing hosts and you can really see the passion and care she has for volunteers. The work is at times tiring, but at the end of the day you feel a sense of accomplishment. I loved how Kim brought me around to see the town of Arles which taught me so much of the culture and the home. As this was my first time volunteering I would definitely recommend others to volunteer here as well.

about 2 years ago

Nguyen replied

Latt you are a such sweet and wonderful person, I miss you already 😊
I was honored to know you, I would love to meet you again, take care my brother 🥰🥰🥰

Canada

5

Kim is the perfect person to have host your first worldpackers experience, and of course just in general! She is so kind, generous, and welcoming, she makes you feel like family or a good friend. I had a lot of fun, thanks to Kim having the nature to share everything she loves with you! The tasks were very simple and clear, exactly whatever you expect. They are basic in the sense that you are just working with your hands, cleaning or painting etc. It's always nice to see the difference your work makes! I can't recommend Kim or the experience itself enough! Thanks again Kim for everything!!

over 2 years ago

Spain

5

This was my first experience as a Worldpackers member and it couldn't be better. Kim is an excelent person who mades me feel like my own home since I arrived. I strongly recommend this experience. The chores scheduled are respected and agreed before and Kim always takes into account your opinion. Moreover, Arlés and around are marvelous places. To sum up, the only thing I can say is thank you very much for the opportunity.

over 2 years ago

Nguyen replied

Can’t wait to follow your next move, you had so much energy it was very impressive 👏👏👏🫶

Argentina

4

The exchange is respected, so it is a good experience, although the tasks were sometimes a bit heavy for me, taking into account the sun and the heat. At the end of the work day I didn't have much energy left without first resting. As for Kim ♡ she is fantastic, she is interested in walking with you and chatting. We have gone out to eat at night and party (she has invited me many drinks xD). I recommend that if you have food restrictions, talk to Kim beforehand, as she offers what she normally eats, in my case the sea food was excellent! Thank Kim ♡

about 2 years ago

Nguyen replied

Hi Lujan,
i am sorry if the painting and the house cleaning look difficult for you,
you should told me while we had breaks together with coffee ;)
it s impossible for me to manage the heat and the sun when is summer time in South of France, just nice to know here it s very hot and there are a lot of mosquitos in Camargue ;) that s why is better to start early at 9am and not 10 or more ;) , I let people know that a night in Arles on summer in a hotel is 130€ per day so don’t expect to chill in the morning or easy task than house cleaning and painting ..I don’t provide anymore food also because it s too difficult to please everyone <3
Wish you the best Lujan, you are a very good friend and thank you for your stay 🥰

Brazil

4

Kim, She's fantastic to chat with and always makes me feel at home and part of the family. The work can be a bit heavy at times, but it's ok! During work, I sometimes feel like I'm Kim's employee... as she can be quite strict when things don't go the way she wants. It can be a bit frustrating at times, but overall, I still think she's a great colleague! However, I've run into some issues with the food. I was expecting more than just pasta, rice, and meat. I think it would be great to add some veggies to our meals to help us work better. Anyway, Kim's awesome, and we're having a blast!

about 2 years ago

Nguyen replied

Really Estela? Don’t you remember since you arrived we had sea food every saturday ? Wine, cheese fruits every day ? I am sorry if it was never enough for you, you could serve yourself all day in my fridge until i let you know I can’t go to the market everyday and make a fancy french menu for you as you expect ..sorry you are not honest ? your review is so unfair and not real you never had more than one pasta in 3 weeks!! because I let you cook many times your own meals with cheese vegetables fruits every day you could have and I provide you wine aperitisers every day ! I can’t believe this ! Sorry if I couldn’t celebrate lunch and dinner as in gastronomic French way every day .. and I did a big party for you before you left .. So disappointed ..

Mexico

5

Kim is an amazing host, she treat me like a friend, always looking out for me and planning fun activities to do around town. Arles is a quite, peaceful the home. The work hours are not long, but the tasks can be hard sometimes , just be open minded. But overall , it was a great experience! Thank you kim.

over 2 years ago

Nguyen replied

Thank you too Monica for your fantastic help,
I had this unexpected and last clean up and i couldn’t make it without you 🙏🥰

Brazil

5

I'm more than happy to have lived this experience! Arles is an incredible town filled with art everywhere, nice cafes, restaurants and museums Kim is an adorable person and a great host, she did beyond her best to show us the nicest spots around, traditional events… I can only say merci de tout mon cœur 🤗 It was so satisfying to see the difference when our work was done! We had very productive and fun days, I truly recommend this opportunity 🥰

over 2 years ago

Switzerland

4

Ich habe insgesamt 2 Monate the home verbracht. Die ersten 2 Wochen wohnte ich mit Kim&ihrem Freund zusammen im Appartement. Kim ist eine sehr liebevolle und offene Person :) Später hatte ich ihr ganzes Appartement für mich alleine. In dieser Zeit war ich verantwortlich für das Airbnb. Ich beschäftige mich vor allem mit dem Putzen des Appartements, aber auch Gästebetreuung. Mein Aufenthalt hat mich positiv geprägt, da ich tolle Menschen aber auch mich selber besser kennenlernte. the home ist eine sehr künstlerische und familiäre Stadt:) Ich werde definitiv the home wieder einmal besuchen kommen :)

10 months ago

Nguyen replied

Dear Olivia,
You are so nice and a such a caring person, I was very lucky to stay with you and know you as the sweetest intelligent activ person,
I hope I can see you again to help you as you helped me and to stay friend as you are so a wonderful girl.

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