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Hungary
It was one if the best experiences I ever had as a volunteer, I felt extremely welcomed and valued by my hosts, tasks were various and fun, accommodation and food was amazing! I got to meet both locals and other travelers, nature is breathtaking here and we had the opportunity to explore a lot of it! I'm super grateful, it was more than I could wish for!<33
5 months ago
Italy
I spent a little over a month at the amazing the farm, located in the beautiful Lofoten Islands, during December. Despite it being the darkest month of the year, my experience was extremely positive. Ashild and Gisle made me feel at home and warmly welcomed. Although there was a lot of work to do, the opportunity to learn and organize my own time made this experience both highly educational and enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend spending time here to anyone who asks, especially during the brighter and warmer months, when it's even easier to fully appreciate the stunning nature.
9 months ago
Australia
Where to even begin. I spent a month at the farm and wish I could have stayed longer. Both Åshild and Gisle are absolute gems! The hours are well respected, and you will always get back any extra hours you work. The volunteer house is so much fun, and I am so grateful to the other volunteers who were there at the same time as me, they really amplified the experience! Being at the farm whilst there was snow was absolutely magical! I cannot recommend this experience enough if you are open minded and can handle a bit of chaos - a chaotically wonderful experience I will never forget!
12 months ago
Netherlands
Overall I had an incredible seven weeks at Myklivik the farm. Gisle and Åshild were lovely hosts. The work was varied, but mostly cooking, cleaning and harvesting on the farm. The volunteer house was a really cozy and fun environment. Staying here was an incredible way to experience Lofoten, and the balance of work and free time is good. At times the farm felt a bit disorganized and messy, however if you can handle that everything else about my stay was really lovely.
about 1 year ago
Hungary
I had a great time at the farm. Åshild, Gisle, and the whole family were really nice and attentive. I absolutely enjoyed experiencing the Christmas period with them. The working hours and free time were well-balanced, with plenty of opportunities to learn new things and then enjoy the rest of the day. Lofoten has amazing nature, so it was great to explore it with the other volunteers.
almost 2 years ago
Germany
I did not feel welcome by the hosts and the tasks were against my values. The other voulnteers were amazing and made my stay as nice as possible. They assured me my arrival was the worst time to join the farm and they all love being there. I truly belive them and maybe it just was bad timing for me..
over 1 year ago
Hi Sara,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience with us didn’t meet your expectations.
Every volunteer's perspective is important to us, and while we don't believe your experience reflects the atmosphere we strive to create—or what many others have shared—we're constantly learning and evolving. Your feedback will be taken into account as we continue to improve how we welcome and onboard new volunteers.
Best wishes,
Åshild
Italy
I didn't feel very well, I was supposed to stay for a month, but after a week I left. The tasks were not fully fulfilled.
about 2 months ago
We're sorry that your experience didn't meet your expectations and that you left after just one week. Our volunteer position is clearly advertised as "Enjoy Lofoten while helping us clean our farmhouse," with housekeeping being the main responsibility. We understand that these tasks may not appeal to everyone, which is why we try to be transparent about what the position involves before volunteers arrive.
Argentina
It was very good; it was just what I needed to get away from the city.
11 months ago
