Artists and Painters to Create Art and Decorate Seeking Volunteer

Australia

5

Overall, I had a good experience. The shifts/tasks varied each shift, no day ever felt the same - from cleaning rooms, gardening, reception and dishes for the restaurant. The location is good for exploring local beaches and towns by foot. Some public transport available. I would recommend bringing some basic snacks with you. The food provided was good and filling. The wifi isn't always reliable for working remotely, however it works well in the mornings. Thank you Enrique & Kelly.

10 days ago

Llanes replied

Hello Laura,
Thank you so much for all the help you gave to the children. Your great attitude and the empathy with which you connected with them truly made a difference. You are a patient, dedicated, and very kind person—qualities that positively impacted our daily lives.
We really enjoyed having you with us, and you were always a great support for the family. You will be welcome anytime you want to return and share more moments together.
Sending you a big hug and thanks again for everything.

United Kingdom

5

I had a great experience was a nice escape from the busy life into nature. Enrique & Kelly are lovely hosts and made me feel very welcome from the day I arrived. It is a very relaxed lifestyle in Spain, you quickly learn to adapt to the rural lifestyle. The work was very fair from painting, playing sports with the boys, cleaning rooms and working reception. The surrounding scenery is amazing with several beaches, neighboring towns and mountain trails a medium walk away. Some tips for other travelers bring cash, 2 towels and snacks since nearest supermarket is a 45 minute walk.

21 days ago

Llanes replied

Thank you so much for your dedication and for being such an excellent volunteer during your stay. We truly appreciate all the help you gave, especially with the children, with whom you connected very well. It was a real pleasure to have you with us, and we were happy to see how well you adapted to the rural lifestyle and surroundings.
You will always be welcome here, and we hope that on another occasion you can come back to share more time and experiences with us. Thanks again for all

France

5

I had an amazing time. As I always say, it's the people that make the journey truly beautiful, and as usual, I met extraordinary souls 🫶🏻. The host, Kelly, is amazing and so sweet. The work was easy (it was during the prep for the opening season). Just so you know, the nearest beach is a 20-minute walk through fields with cows, it's truly beautiful. With the train, you can travel to nearby cities and enjoy the Basque Country. Thank you again, Kelly, for the opportunity 🫶🏻.

about 1 month ago

Italy

5

It was a very nice experience to reconnect with nature because the place is surrounded by beautiful beaches and mountains. The hosts Enrique and Kelly and their family are amazing people who literally welcomed us in their home, we used to have meals all together and share our thoughts. While I was there the bar was not open yet so the work to do wasn't much. Just be aware that there is no grocery store in the village, and also the surf that was mentioned is not included. I'll be forever grateful to this amazing family for all they've done for us and to have met such wonderful volunteers!🥰

about 1 month ago

Ireland

5

The family was amazing at recommending things to do in Villahormes — from beaches and hikes to cycling and surfing. The natural surroundings are absolutely stunning, and there's a real sense of community here. I especially recommend trying the surfing — 100% worth it! This family's work ethic is truly inspiring. Their children are so sweet, and it was a pleasure to spend time teaching them. On my last day, I completely missed my transport to Seville, and Enrique went above and beyond to help me. I'm incredibly grateful. I'll really miss Villahormes and hope I have the chance to return!

about 1 month ago

Belgium

5

I spent 7 days at the hostel, but I wish I stayed even longer! It was a lovely, relaxing and collaborating experience! It was intense and I know that these memories will last forever. The housework was quick and easy. Mostly changing bedsheets, hosting pilgrims, doing dishes,.. We could handle our own schedule and it was really flexible! I learned to work efficiently as a team. I met wonderful girls and we really enjoyed moving around, going to beaches, hiking in the forest,… Kelly, the host, is welcoming, respectful and kind! Thanks for everything , so long :) Chloé

about 1 month ago

Russia

5

Im so happy that i chose this place! host Kelly was the nicest and welcoming person and gave us a lot of freedom as the season in the hostel wasn't open yet. i enjoyed talking to the international pilgrims as well, as the hostel is actually an albergue, not the hostel as announced. about the surf - to get to the beach you'll need to walk for 30 min or hitchhike - that's what i did:) there's place where you can rent a board and take surf lessons, it's not free. the nature is stunning but you have to be ready that there's no supermarket in the village. thank you so much !!!

about 2 months ago

Austria

4

The location is absolutely beautiful – surrounded by nature and stunning beaches. You'll be walking a lot. The nearest supermarket is around 40 minutes on foot, so I recommend bringing some snacks with you. Food is provided, though dinner is usually served quite late, which might take some getting used to. Kelly is very kind and welcoming, and the children are lovely to be around. However, Enrique made a few strange or inappropriate comments about another woman, which affected the atmosphere at times. Overall, the location is beautiful.

about 19 hours ago

Hungary

2

Positive: -amazing volunteers from all over the world, cultural exchange -interesting conversations with the hostel pilgrims while at reception -breathtaking location with beaches in walking distance -flexible 4-hour shifts, lots of free time negative: -tasks often not clearly explained, causing confusion -Enrique(host), made sexist, offensive comments to a fellow volunteer girl I would have rated this experience 4.5 stars but because of Enrique's behavior which is absolutely unacceptable and should not be tolerated in a volunteer setting, I feel I must lower my rating to 2 stars.

2 days ago

Llanes replied

Kelly and the family , I'm glad to know that, overall, you enjoyed your stay with us. We're very sorry if anything was misunderstood or caused any discomfort; we assure you it was never our intention. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account to continue improving. We wish you all the best in your future travels.

Italy

2

I had a great time volunteering, the location is great with nature and stunning beaches. The volunteering group was so great and I felt welcomed. You need to be very flexible because organisation is chaotic and some details on site don't match reality. There were slight problems with the food (very basic and repetitive). There were bigger problems with the host, because through his actions he seemed to view volunteers as a lower category of people and he made some very sexist comments to a fellow volunteer which left me shocked. Before that I would've given it 4 stars but this was too much

14 days ago

Llanes replied

Camila , Over the years, we have welcomed more than 500 volunteers, each with their own point of view. Due to differences in language, culture, age, and personal circumstances, it is normal to have a wide variety of opinions about the same situation, as if seen from 360 degrees of perspective. What may seem white to one person might be black or gray to another, and this diversity enriches the experience.
We are glad you enjoyed everything,

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