Reception & Hospitality Support in our Beautiful Colombian Hostel

United States

4

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the lodge. The place is beautiful and the people are very kind. There are several waterfalls nearby that you can explore and a couple places you can visit nearby like the cacao farm and ecological reservation. I think the trade is very fair as you only work 25 hours and get 3 meals a day, all of which were delicious! If you are applying for the bartending position, it is mostly doing dishes and cleaning with occasionally helping guests and making juices. With that being said, I still think it is well worth it! I will miss this place:)

7 months ago

Nele replied

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Finca Carpe Diem, exploring the waterfalls, visiting nearby spots, and experiencing the beauty of the area. We truly appreciate your hard work and are glad you found the exchange fair and rewarding. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’ll miss having you here too! Wishing you all the best on your journey—you're always welcome back! 😊🌿✨

United States

4

It was challenging to live in a volunteer dorm room since it is not finished so no doors and also I had to clime the construction leadder instead of stairs. Other than that, ppl work there is awesome and beautiful environment and all. I'd recommend this place !

7 months ago

Nele replied

Thank you for your honest feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the amazing people and beautiful environment at Finca Carpe Diem. We appreciate your patience with the volunteer dorm as we continue improving our facilities. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for an even better experience! 😊🌿✨

United Kingdom

5

I loved my time at the lodge! I volunteered as a yoga teacher, so taught twice a day with one day off a week. There are only one or two other volunteers at a time, and the guests tend to stay for 2 or 3 nights, so although their are plenty of people to mix with it is great if you want some peace and quiet, surrounded by beautiful nature :) the food provided is delicious, and there are some tours and several different activities you can do, as well as enjoying time by the pools :) a great experience, thank you!

9 months ago

Nele replied

Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We're so happy to hear that you loved your time at Carpe Diem and enjoyed your experience as a yoga volunteer. It’s great that you found the perfect balance between meeting new people and having peaceful moments surrounded by nature. 🌿✨ We appreciate your contribution and are glad you enjoyed the delicious food, activities, and, of course, the pools! 💦 Hope to welcome you back one day—wishing you all the best on your journey! 🙏💛

Canada

5

This volunteer experience was amazing! I was teaching yoga twice per day. Jose & Mariah were very flexible and open-minded when I suggested offering other alternative healing modalities to guests. The rules, guidelines and expectations were well explained. All volunteers connected quickly with one another like a community. The staff were very friendly, helpful and fun. I felt supported in all that I did. By the end of my volunteer, I felt I was leaving a family behind. Everyone supported me in practicing my Spanish. I really created some amazing connections and friendships during my time :)

9 months ago

Nele replied

Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌿✨ We're so happy to hear that you felt supported and part of a community during your time with us. It’s wonderful that you could share your yoga practice and alternative healing modalities with our guests—we love when volunteers bring their unique skills! 💫 We also appreciate your kind words about our team and the connections you made here. Wishing you all the best on your journey, and we hope to welcome you back one day! 💛😊

Germany

5

I was for one week as a content creator at the lodge and I can absolutely recommend it. The work was easy and I had plenty of time to explore the surroundings in my off-time. The food was good and the other volunteers also were very lovely. The only thing that could be improved is a better instruction at the beginning. There were just very few explanations about what to do and I had to ask about everything myself.

10 months ago

Nele replied

We are happy to know that you have enjoyed your time here, thanks for your detail feedback, we will take it into account

Colombia

5

I worked at the bar and in the kitchen for two weeks at the lodge. I had an amazing experience, everything was well-organized, with all hours respected, and the meals were delicious. I also did two tours, which were included as mentioned on the website. The staff was great; I'm definitely going to miss them, and I would choose to volunteer here again. If you want to be surrounded by nature, this is the place to come

12 months ago

Nele replied

Thanks dear Juan for your kind words, it was a pleasure to host you during these 2 weeks.
We hope to welcome you back soon!

Germany

5

The work at the bar was mostly relaxed, but also demanding during happy hour, which was a good balance. The food was delicious at every meal and more than enough. It was very nice that they allowed us to join almost all of the guided tours of the estate for free. Additionally, the staff was always very attentive if we needed anything. One downside was that the volunteer accommodation was outside the property, with no internet access, and the water in that cabin came directly from the river, which was often dirty due to the rain. Overall, it was a great experience.

about 1 year ago

Nele replied

Thank you for your detail feedback, we are thrilled that you have enjoyed your volunteer here, we will take your review about the staff house into consideration to make more pleasant stay for the next volunteers!

United Kingdom

5

I taught yoga in the mornings and evenings for 2 weeks here. The staff were honestly so nice. I could speak little Spanish but I tried my best and still felt included. Such a tranquil and peaceful setting. Three tasty and complete meals a day plus free tours is such a generous offer. The only downsides were it sometimes being too quiet, lots of insect bites, and electricity outages - but this is all out of their control. Overall a really nice experience where I got to know the locals and not just other travellers. Thank you so much guys!

about 1 year ago

Nele replied

Your contribution was invaluable and certainly left a positive mark on our hostel, highly recommended!

Colombia

5

My experience at the lodge was great! I am so glad I chose to volunteer there. The hours were respected, they never asked me to do extra things, the food was more than delicious and the meals were always on time. Also, the team and volunteers made me feel at home, they were very friendly and respectful. I enjoyed the yoga classes, the river, the tours and the chocolate cake with ice cream that they have on their menu! The only thing that I would suggest is to get a white board to use during the English classes :)

over 1 year ago

Nele replied

We are very grateful for your time and effort, we will consider your recommendation thank you very much, our best recommendations!

Italy

4

I volunteered at the lodge for a few days, helping with social media. If you're looking for a quiet retreat in the middle of nature, this is a wonderful place to recharge and enjoy simple living. Just keep in mind that the activities may vary depending on the season and workload, and the dynamic with the hosts might not be as engaging as in other places. For instance, in my case, it wasn't a busy time at all, so I couldn't create as much content as I had hoped. That said, the overall experience was positive, I enjoyed the food, the company of the other volunteers and the nature.

9 months ago

Nele replied

Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌿 We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful environment, the food, and the company of fellow volunteers. We appreciate your help with social media and understand that activity levels can vary depending on the season. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll take it into account to improve the experience for future volunteers. Wishing you all the best on your journey, and we hope to welcome you back one day! 😊✨

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