Work on our farm and help us with maintenance on our property

Bélgica

3

The lodge and Michele are lovely people. We were working 4h in the morning as agreed. The work was very repetitive and a lot of weeding (no animal care as said in the description). However, we were not really integrated in the local life. In the morning we were working the three of us, at lunch the lodge was preparing us great food but were eating on our own and in the afternoon we had free time but once again, difficult to enjoy the local life. The accommodation is rusty but ok. We went to a local festival once and that was nice. It is a good volunteering if you want some hard work and solo free time.

8 meses atrás

Itália

2

The lodge and Michele are really nice, but the experience was far from what I expected. Accomodation was uncomfortable (lot of insects biting ), the work was repetitive and really tiring, we were on our own the whole time and, being the farm in the middle of nowhere, it can be overwhelming if it's not what you're used to. If you love hard work and you enjoy spending a lot of time on your own, it can be a good place. the lodge is kind and friendly but the language barrier can be problematic (mostly to understand tasks). I feel like I didn't learn a lot.

8 meses atrás

Holanda

2

I cant give a good rate for my time at the lodge's. When we picked up by Michele, we got the feeling that the interest was not mutual. He brought us to the lodge (doesnt speak english) and then they both left us at the house. We got an explanation about the proces from another volenteer, so the feeling of appreciation was lacking. This feeling stayed with me for the 10 days. I felt like this is more of a disguised stay rather than a true volenteer position. At no point i did feel that the lodge and Michele wanted to invest in our relationship. I find this very disappointing, and i hope they will change this.

10 meses atrás

Holanda

3

When u only want to do hard work and don't want to be close to the hosts than this is the right thing for u. But they rely on volunteers. They don't explain anything, what the eco project is and there is no passion. You have to figure it out by yourself. You are just watering and doing the same, day after day. It feels like they earn money from us for business. Youre not part of the family. It's just you and the other volunteers. The hosts don't invest in you. They just don't care either. Only the day before leaving they invest a littlebit.. but perfect location and a good reset.

10 meses atrás

Portugal

3

If yo are going to volunteer here, don't expect to get what they advertise. There is no communication with the host, only empty or rude answers, you will not learn anything about sustainability or farming, you are just told to do certain tasks and then they leave you to it, no explanations and no space for asking questions. As a volunteer, I do it to learn about the local culture and be involved in the community, but this was the first time I felt like I was paying to work. It feels like they only have volunteers to make money. I don't recommend this place.

10 meses atrás

França

3

The place is beautiful and peaceful, but the hosts were disappointing—no guidance, no tour, and no shared meals. Food was repetitive, work was monotonous with poor tools, and there was no gratitude at the end, just a request for money. The other volunteers made it enjoyable, but overall, the experience lacked warmth and appreciation.

10 meses atrás

Eslovênia

4

I had a great time, it was a nice getaway from the city and all the planing. Prepare to get dirty and work hard but it's interesting and every day something different. Food is delicious and plentiful, mostly sticky rice, vegetables and eggs. You have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the nature.

11 meses atrás

Canadá

4

As housekeeper I had to clean the rooms and bathrooms. Wash the sheets and hosts clothes. Then clean the dishes after each meal, so three times a day, which took me at least an hour. The jobs are very basic, but unfortunately the host wasn't particularly positive and didn't smile much. I could tell he wasn't very happy to have me for help. Then he expected all the tasks to be done his precise way. Sometimes I felt like I was at work but not getting paid (but am in vacation).But otherwise the place is completely beautiful and often dur

11 meses atrás

Holanda

3

I had a really great time!

11 meses atrás

França

4

The lodge is a very nice place, the location is perfect to connect with nature and locals. Michele and the lodge are great people. The food is good (mainly rice and vegetables) and the animals are very cute. I highly recommend

11 meses atrás

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