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India
My 9 nights at the Center were truly special. From the moment I arrived, I could feel the warmth and positive energy of this place. Everyone — the hosts, volunteers, and guests — added their own spark, creating such a kind and uplifting atmosphere. the Center isn't just a hostel; it's a beautiful community where you feel supported, inspired, and at peace. Saying goodbye wasn't easy. Now I've found an extended family here. I'm so grateful for the time I had and can't wait to come back.
about 1 year ago
Pinak was an awesome guest, full of energy and sociability. Very thoughtful even brought t-shirts for all the volunteers and was eager to share his cooking skills. Thanks for your visit! looking forward to welcome you back with friends!
Finland
I had the most amazing time in the Center. The community is warm and open, and I met so many lovely people - fellow volunteers and locals - and always felt welcomed and included. The surroundings are beautiful, plenty to explore in your free time. With the work (loved painting the windows) I really appreciated how flexible the schedule was, which gave me space to enjoy the days however I wanted. Kelsey was such a wonderful host — she trusted us completely and always made us feel that our work was truly appreciated. I'm really grateful for my time here and would recommend the Center to anyone!
about 1 year ago
Had a great experience working with Heretta. I was able to hand over some tasks with lots of little details and tool care with full trust. She did an excellent job on painting and working with linseedoil paint making an impressive impact on the care of the main building and the volunteer house. All the volunteers went out of their way to give positive feedback about Heretta and her capacity to figure things out with her handy, creative skills. She is welcome back anytime for a visit :)
South Africa
I could honestly write pages about the impact this special place had on me. This was my first Worldpackers experience, and it truly changed my life, from the lifelong friends I made, to the deep, spiritual immersion this beautiful, fairytale-like community offered me. the Center will forever be in my heart. Everyone in the village is so kind and caring. A huge thank you to Kelsey for being an incredible host and friend. If you're contemplating applying for this experience- APPLY! It was everything I could have wished for and more.
about 1 year ago
Georgia was so happy to be here it was a pleasure to welcome her as she was ready to enjoy everything and make the most of her time. She was helpful with all the tasks and also very emotionally intelligent and supportive adding to much warmth to the volunteer team. We are already looking forward to welcoming her back when she has time to visit.
United States
I feel so lucky to have spent a month at the Center. I worked remotely while volunteering ~5 hrs a week and truly wish I'd had more time to help and spend time with everyone—Kelsey is a wonderful and warm leader. I loved getting to see the sense of community here, and was grateful that it was both close-knit and welcoming. I would recommend this for people who are engaging and open-minded because if you're looking for it, you can find everything you need here. My only suggestion would be to make the range of activities clearer so you can dive in sooner—there's so much to do and explore here :)
about 1 year ago
We loved welcome Paige to the community. She engaged with everyone and really enjoyed all the place had to offer including sunrise swims in the misty lake. She was happy to help out and enjoyed spending time with the other volunteers. We wish her all the best on the next chapter of her life! Faith :)
France, Metropolitan
Fridheim is a realy beautiful place and the people living here are so nice ! The volonteers apartment is realy comfy. Kelsie, who is in charge of the volonteers, take time to ensure that we have everything we need and explain us clearly our tasks The rest of the village is very welcolming, with a strong community spirit The only negative point is that I was the only guy in the volonteer house, making it somewhat difficult to find my place, not being used to cohabitate with so many girls But everything else was great and I recommend the place, especialy if you like nature and quiet
about 1 year ago
Sylvain came to us to rest on his big adventure traveling around the world. Grateful he could give himself the time to relax here and take a break from carrying his heavy bag. He was a big help with taking care of some basics in our cars that they were in desperate need of attention from someone like him who had the basic knowledge. He tackled cutting down a bunch of small trees and found his way though a volunteer team of all girls! Thank you Sylvain!
Italy
My experience at the Center was magical. I met some of the most amazing people, both fellow volunteers and locals and I learned something from everyone. The nature is amazing and there's so many things you can do and experience. I really loved working in the garden, hours are flexible so that you can enjoy your time around and everyone is always ready to help you if you need it. I truly raccommend this experience to everyone, it was an unforgettable month!
about 1 year ago
Silvia is calm and with that comes deep caring for her surroundings. With the people around her but also her environment. Silvia took good care and responsibility of the garden. The volunteers who lived with her will miss all the laughs and quiet moments in the kitchen, the baking, the smell of coffee, her generosity. Silvia will be missed and is ALWAYS welcome to come back to recharge, to surrender to catch some breaths when life becomes to scheduled. Keep your spontaneity. -by Gigi
Netherlands
I had an incredible time at the Center and was lucky enough that the folk festival was on the first few days that I was there. Kelsey made me feel super welcome. I primarily did marketing, but I was also able to help in the garden and do some light cleaning and cooking during the Monday meetings. On the afternoons and weekends, I went swimming in the lake, walking in the forest. Additionally, I also got to try bow shooting, yoga, ceramics, women's circle, live music, among many other things. I miss the Center, the community and the fellow volunteers already and would highly recommend it ❤️
about 1 year ago
Simone was a pleasure to host, she enjoyed all that this place has to offer and contributed with beautiful social media posts. Thank you for everything!
Australia
The Center is a magical place that can provide an escape from the rush of busy life to everyone! The people are kind and caring, the village is quaint and beautiful and the nature is stunning. Completely recommend <3
about 1 year ago
Annabelle navigated skillfully through traveling surprises. She came at the perfect time to enjoy some of the most beautiful concerts and music of the year! She easily got along with everyone and was happy to help. Wish her a wonderful time in her next adventure in Oslo.
Spain
My experience in Hedemora was really positive. I had time to connect with myself, enjoy the moment, and take in some amazing views. I met some great volunteers and locals, and I was able to connect with them and learn a lot just by spending time together. One of the best parts for me was the football matches, which happened almost twice a week. I loved playing with both kids and adults — everyone was super friendly and welcoming to me. This experience will stay with me for a long time. It really helped me reflect and set some goals for my future.
about 1 year ago
Ivan arrived to a totally new environment and was open to trying and experiencing everything. Very kind and relaxed he got along with everyone. Ivan was working during the days but still took so much initiative to help out even though he had filled his volunteer hours. He was always willing to help and was good at finding solutions! Grateful we could offer him an retreat from the city. Thank you Ivan
United States
Had the most amazing time at the Center this month! The workload was reasonable and at your own pace, which gave us plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and lake. The community made us feel so welcomed from the first day, especially the volunteer coordinator, Kelsey. The other volunteers were also amazing and it was cool to live with people from all over the world. There's always something going on in the community, so we got to try new activities we never would've done otherwise. Highly recommend a workstay at the Center!
over 1 year ago
Lexi and Dede are an incredible team, with so much friendliness and charisma the volunteer apartment lit up during their time here. They set the tone and the other volunteers fell into the great feeling of living together. They were super reliable, self-directed, trustworthy and well organized. Their personalities will be missed!
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
