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Germany
I had an amazing month at the host Kite and Surf! From the beginning, I felt at home — it really feels like one big family. Everyone is super welcoming, flexible and makes you feel included. It's easy to meet other volunteers, make friends and connect with locals. My main task was helping with breakfast, which was easy and not stressful, with plenty of free time to enjoy the beach. You can borrow surfboards anytime, and the team encourages you to try new things, like kitesurfing. I had such a great time and would definitely recommend this place! 🫶🏼
about 2 months ago
Sweden
I had the absolute best first time experience as a volunteer here, this place is full of amazing people making it feel like a big family taking care of each other, the tasks are very flexible and you mostly help what is needed and what your own skills are. I got a comfortable room there to stay in and they had the most amazing restaurant ever there too where you could easily get a snack or dinner. I have only love and good things for this place and would love to come back one day
12 months ago
Italy
I've been in My Way for almost 2 months, it was my first volounteering experience and i felt part of a family since day 1. It's a great place to grow and learn new sports or new activities. I've been here during low season, so there was a lot of freedom about the things that you could during shift, having the possibility to express yourself also with diy, painting, restoring skateboards ecc I for Sure reccomend this place, i had the opportunity to meet a lot of special people and i left a piece of my heart here :)
about 1 year ago
Brazil
I had almost two months of one of my best experiences traveling. I met volunteers, employees, guests and customers who became friends. Karaoke and Kebab nights, learning a new language, boat trips, cooking together, card games, surfing despite the cold and having fun. Although having had a lot of work every day by not having many volunteers in the low season, it was still possible to enjoy Aveiro and I'm very grateful to have been part of the host family, I will definitely be back soon.
almost 2 years ago
Italy
It was a very nice experience, even if unfortunately I had to stop it before the deadline. The team is fantastic, I immediately felt like I was in the family, I heartily recommend it
about 2 years ago
Brazil
I had no expectations when decided to go to the host but it really got me! I felt really welcome by the people there and had a lot of fun during my stay: Karaoke nights, playing la bamba around the bonfire, skating around... it was really nice! the place itself is a bit far from everything but you will be able to borrow bikes, skates or maybe even the car to go shopping or visiting the places you want. you also get a good coffee and a nice bread everyday. Laura is a lovely person that will be looking after you making sure you have all you need 🫶 thanks for everything guys!!
over 2 years ago
Brazil
My time in the host was awesome! You feel part of the family the moment you arrive, Laura and mathias were such AMAZING host! They give you a lot of authonomy and trust, you have flexibility to choose your tasks and schedules (as long as you communicate of course), they give space for clear dialogue and they truly hear you and try their best to make you feel comfortable and safe. You have full access to everything the kitesurf the host provides, you have discount in the bar/restaurant and the vibes are totally incredible. I couldnt have had a better time. Seriously. Gonna miss everyone tremendously
over 2 years ago
United States
Overall, it was a great experience. Stephy is great and, as an experienced traveler herself, knows how to welcome and treat the volunteers! I got the opportunity to learn some kite surfing and experience what coastal life in Portugal is like. I got close to my fellow volunteers and coworkers and felt my saudade before I even left. However, communication is an issue and one must be ready to always ask and communicate their needs. Other than that, you get what you put into it (like every experience) and Aveiro and its greater region will forever and always leave a special place in my heart.
about 2 years ago
New Zealand
My Way is an amazing place to volunteer if you love water sports such as kiting and surfing. There is a great team of volunteers and workers, and it has the potential to be an amazing volunteering experience. However, most of the time, all the fun and enjoyment is lost due to the owner creating a stressful work environment. I really hope things improve in the future but I cannot see this happening unless the owner makes some real changes to his leadership style and stops blaming everyone else but himself when things go wrong.
over 2 years ago
New Zealand
The host should be an incredible volunteering spot as you have access to a lot of equipment which you can use for free, the people are amazing, and there are always fun activities happening. But the reality was different to what I expected. - The expectation to work is 36+ hrs (worldpackers says 32) - The main form of 'payment' for your time is kite surfing, but this was hard to come by. In the first month I only kited once, and in the entire 2 months I went 8 or 9 times. - The communication is unprofessional. As an example, threats were made to the entire team on a group chat.
over 2 years ago
