Share your skills with us in our guesthouse while enjoying the best in Faro!

Germany

4

At the beginning there were some complications, which disappointed me. But after everything was solved, I had a really good time and met a lot of wonderful people :) From faro you can also visit a lot of other great places, for example Lagos. The work can sometimes be hard, if there are not enough volunteers.

7 months ago

Germany

3

Faro is a beautiful small town. The working tasks are cleaning different guest houses in the area. The work was not too challenging, however the accommodation did not fulfill the standard that I would expect in return. The room had no window, the beds were really old and the mattress was too thin. Also there is no „hangout“ area, so if you want to relax it would have to be in the room…. However the lunch that we got was verry delicious. Would I recommend this to a friend? No. I left after a few days because the room was unacceptable for me.

7 months ago

United States

4

There's a set of five or so hostels/guest houses that you help out at. I stayed in the Female Hostel which was such a safe, cozy environment. I only met Pedro and Sonja once and it was brief. Josefina, who manages the volunteer team, is lovely and attentive to detail. They had us do some renovation work but when we complained they were understanding and worked around it. Other volunteers were wonderful and so welcoming. Most of the girls spoke Spanish/the guest house so there was a bit of a language barrier for English, but we still formed meaningful connections.

11 months ago

Mexico

5

It was my first time doing volunteering and it was amazing :') Pedro and Sonja are amazing host The work cold be a bit busy sometimes but the work hours were always respected The my roommates and I made a really beautiful friendship :') I was super sad when I left :'( And Faro is soooo beautiful!! Thank you guys !! 🥰🥰🥰

about 1 year ago

United States

5

My experience volunteering at the guest house was very positive! The work expectations were very clear and the housekeeping tasks were straightforward. After cleaning you had the rest of the afternoon to explore Faro as well as days off. The hosts were were also communicating throughout the work shift via text and always there to help and answer questions :) I would absolutely recommend!

about 1 year ago

Germany

5

My stay at the guest house was really great! The working hours (max. 4 hours per day) were always respected. The work itself can be sometimes be a bit exhausting but it is never overwhelming and I always managed to finish the tasks in time. Pedro and Sonja are the most amazing hosts and make you feel really appreciated. They even invited us to their home and cooked for us. But most of all the other volunteer girls that I met on my trip made this experience so special - they became like a family abroad, like a home away from home and will always have a special place in my heart 💛

about 1 year ago

Sweden

5

A tremendous first-time solo travel. Faro is a safe and quite small city. The community is all female volunteers and everyone supported each other. Sonja and Pedro are very caring hosts and always prioritized the volunteers. There was a bit of a language barrier for me, who did not speak Spanish/the guest house, and other volunteers. But, everyone wanted to get along so it was still a great experience and I have made some great friends along the way that I hope to keep in touch with! I would defiantly recommend doing this if it is your first time traveling! Thank you, Sonja and Pedro.

over 1 year ago

United States

5

I would definitely recommend this exchange! Sonja and Pedro are great hosts that are always checking in on you and making sure everything is going well! The work was never overwhelming and the accommodation was very nice for a hostel. The location is great as you can easily see various towns in the algarve by train for €10 or less! The free lunch's were delicious and were great for socializing! I really enjoyed my time here

over 1 year ago

Italy

5

Sonja and Pedro are amazing hosts! Since the beginning they have been super comprehensive and helped me in a difficult situation. The tasks and shifts are clear and easy. You also have 2 days off per week which is super, so you can discover amazing Algarve. This experience has been incredible and I will for sure come back to Faro. I met lots of new friends from all over the world and had a great time!! Thank you Pedro and Sonja ❤️

over 1 year ago

Brazil

5

My experience was great! I had a lot of contact with the guests, which allowed me to practice my English. I had a great relationship with the team in general, we learned a lot from each other, I was able to practice Spanish and English with the team, too :) I made friends that I will always take with me <3 The hosts are great people, flexible and willing to make your experience as good as possible. The work went smoothly, in my view, some days more intense than others due to the flow of guests, but the hosts always balanced the amount of tasks very well. It was a great experience.

over 1 year ago

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