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United Kingdom

5

My experience at the farm was a perfect first time experience, Sam and his family were so helpful and no matter what questions I had wether it be about the work or something about a day trip I was planning he was always available with advice even in emergency situations which made me feel really reassured. The work was very structured, you knew when to start and when you were free including off days & if you didn't like certain jobs you were often allowed to do which one you preferred.

4 months ago

Israel

5

Definitely great experience! Sam and Everyone at the Center the farm was nice and welcoming. The working hour are very reasonable and fare. The work itself is not too hard (exept waking up a bit early) and there are a lot of jobs around the place, and you can ask to do different things. But the best thing to me was the great volunteers that I met and the friends that I made there. Recommended!

5 months ago

United Kingdom

5

I'm so glad that I picked the farm as my first World packers experience! Everyone I met here was kind and welcoming, Sam is a great host. If there is a job you don't want to do (weeding) he is happy to let you do something different. I really enjoyed looking after the animals, you will absolutely fall in love with them during your time here. The meerkats and Pepe were the highlight of my trip (as well as the other volunteers of course!). Many thanks to Sam and everyone at the farm who made this experience so wonderful. I Hope to come back some day!

5 months ago

Norway

5

I loved my stay at the farm, it was my first volunteer experience and I felt so welcomed. All the volunteers are so friendly and warm, and Sam is a great host. He let's you try different tasks and respects your preferences for what you enjoy doing. It's kind of far from any "attractions", but Moncarapacho is a nice little town with most of what you need, and for me i just enjoyed spending time with all the other (amazing) volunteers, we did movie nights, went for hikes and played board games.

6 months ago

Austria

5

This was my first volunteering experience and i couldn't have chosen a better place to start my jouney. The host and the other volunteers were very open-minded and i had the chance to learn a lot about different cultures. I had a lot of fun working there. Especially, the opportunity to care for exotic animals was a once in a lifetime experience!

6 months ago

Austria

5

My stay here was amazing! This was the first place at which I ever volunteered and I felt truly comfortable and welcomed by Sam and his family. The working hours are well-structured, and having two days off in a row is a great bonus. I mainly worked in animal care, which I found really interesting—every day felt unique because of the animals! The other volunteers were also wonderful, and I'm so grateful to have met them. Thank you for such a great experience!

6 months ago

Czech Republic

5

I can only recommend this place. The fact that I came back for a second time says it all. The work hours are respected, everyone is kind and respectful, and working with animals is both fulfilling and fun. There's so much to do in the area, and with two free days, you can easily explore all of the farm.

6 months ago

United States

5

The farm was a lovely first time volunteering experience :). Sam and his family were wonderful hosts and were always there if you had a question or needed something. Working with the animals was a pleasure for me, though it can be demanding (especially in the rain), but generally the work is very simple. Public transportation in the area is hard, but nothing a cheap uber can't fix. There are nice hikes nearby and lots to explore throughout the farm. They provide a filling lunch every day for all the volunteers and groceries for breakfast. I definitely recommend!

6 months ago

Germany

5

I had a great time at the farm! The work wasn't too hard, and I got to do different things every day, so it was always interesting. Working with the animals was such a nice experience, they're all so fun to be around :) I also had the chance to explore nearby cities, visit the beach, and go on some hikes. The food and accommodation were both really good, I would definitely recommend it!

6 months ago

Argentina

5

I really enjoyed working with the animals, cleaning and feeding them, building their "habitats", and enjoying the personality of each one. The facilities were very comfortable! And Sam is a great host, very careful and fair and at the same time very flexible. So I thank Sam and his family for all the attention and offering this opportunity to travelers. There are not many buses to get to the "more touristy" attractions but Uber is cheap and helps you get closer to a bus or train station. we enjoyed climbing the small nearby mountains on foot, or going to the beach on Tavira's island in Uber.

7 months ago

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