Homestay Pozos de Hinojo, Spain

4.5
(19 reviews)19

Ayúdanos a reconstruir una casa de pueblo antigua en Salamanca!

Immerse yourself in the local culture
11 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
10 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Bienvenidos, estoy arreglando (en sus fases iniciales) una CASA de PUEBLO ANTIGUA cerca de VillaVieja de Yeltes (es donde se duerme y hay servicios básicos), se ayuda por la mañana quedando libres las tardes y el finde. Se hacen tareas de desescombro, limpieza, replanteamiento de estancias para su posterior uso y restauración. No se usa por parte del voluntario ningún tipo de maquinaria y se evita cualquier riesgo. Se usan guantes.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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19 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 11 Immersing in the local culture
  • 10 Meeting locals
  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Practicing Spanish
  • 5 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

United Kingdom

5

Manuel is an amazing person. Kind, patient and very passionate about the local area. Unfortunately I only stayed one might, but this was no fault of Manuel - I am very tall and his home is not built for me! To stay longer my head would be bruised and his home destroyed! Additionally, to stay would have meant sharing a room with a couple, I knew this was always a possibility but had not properly considered it and was not comfortable with it. I cannot comment on the work itself but I believe Manuel would be kind and fair in this regard.

about 2 years ago

United States

4

The work was enjoyable and he took us on fun excursions to museums and other towns!! He was very hospitable as well. While our Spanish is good, there were times when we weren't able to understand all of his instructions or he was unclear with his expectations. The town was adorable and he makes delicious pizza!!

about 2 years ago


Jose Manuel replied

Kaelan, it has been an enriching experience to have two such young people (most of all the volunteers), you have been a great help. I am glad that you enjoyed the excursions that I gave you although your Spanish was quite basic but I hope that you learned with the other volunteers and me too ,that we made an effort to teach you. I'm glad you liked the food and the excursions we did. It will always be a pleasure to see you again. Y si pasáis por Madrid, sois bienvenidos como os dije ....

United States

4

Overall this was a great experience! The project we were working on is very cool, the old house is full of interesting stuff. The work is fulfilling and attainable. Don't pass up the opportunity when Manuel offers to take you on excursions, they are definitely the highlight! The food is good, the house where you stay is cozy, and Manuel is very kind and committed to making sure you have a good experience and learn a lot. Personally, we struggled a bit with communication due to our intermediate Spanish, so sometimes we didn't fully understand him which led to some tensions. But great!!!!!

about 2 years ago


Jose Manuel replied

Has been a pleasure to have your help Isaac, I am glad that you have taken advantage of and enjoyed all the excursions that I give you. Your Spanish is not intermediate, in fact I hardly heard you speak Spanish beyond 2 jokes , but you have many years ahead of you to learn it. Isaac, if at some point there could be some tension it is because someone tells you yes yes yes I understand and in reality it is no no no but they don't tell you, but in short: it has been very fun and positive. If you had already spoken Spanish, it would have been perfect. Thank you Thank you for your sincere help. Your americano handmade mosaic is near to put in wall, I'll send photos.
Good trip

Brazil

5

Manuel, o anfitrião, é um homem de caráter e generoso. Seus vizinhos gostam muito dele. Aprendi muita coisa com ele, seus conselhos, sua forma humana de ver o mundo, e sempre que questiona o faz de forma culta e certeira, quase não há como contestar-lo,haha Foi uma experiência incrível, melhorei meu espanhol, tive contato com moradores locais, contato com o projeto de revitalização na fazenda, pessoas super amigáveis e amáveis, o povo de VillaVieja de Yeltes. Algum voltarei, obrigado por tudo Manuel.

11 months ago

United States

5

Manuel fue super acogedor y respetuoso en todo momento durante el voluntariado. Es súper simpático y te presenta a todos los vecinos del pueblo. La comida siempre estaba rica y nunca falto el desayuno, almuerzo y cena. Manuel siempre trata de variar las tareas de trabajo con tal de que uno no se aburra haciendo lo mismo. En las horas libres, puedes pasear y correr bici por varias rutas en el pueblo. En los fines de semana, Manuel te lleva en excursiones a varios pueblos y te explica sobre la historia de cada uno. Tuve una experiencia muy positiva con Manuel en Pozos de Hinojo!

over 1 year ago

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