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Germany
I'm grateful for this experience—it was my first time volunteering, and I formed close bonds with amazing people. The peaceful environment was a welcome escape from busy city life. However, teaching started in the second week, which wasn't communicated beforehand, and we taught at only one school instead of the advertised three. Disorganization and frequent schedule changes added frustration. The program felt more like a paid service than an exchange, as refunds weren't provided when volunteers left early. Limited communication with the host left me feeling disconnected.
almost 2 years ago
France
Mixed experience: the school and children were adorable, and teaching was a wonderful adventure. The teachers and Nao's mother, who is an excellent cook, deserve a special mention. However, the relationship with the host was disastrous: absent upon arrival and departure, late communication about classes, and interactions limited to requests or money. She never checked on the volunteers and clearly didn't care about us. I had hoped for a family atmosphere, but it was with the volunteers that I found it. Despite the great people I met, this relationship overshadowed the volunteering experience.
almost 2 years ago
She has brought her passion and profession on Music to the kids and local schools, It was amazing to see that she could made kids who never feel and touch any music to have fun and comfortable to try it on. Kids can feel her passion on it and take it on. Thank you for this.
And for the review. There another side of it. Even I were not appeared or involved in your group that much, Everything that happened here never not in my eyes and responsibilty. I followed up and coorniated it all. Even the accidents on bike that happened. Volunteers saw only from their sides that they got hurt, but the other side also hurt and impact of that accident not only about bike but also relationship and trust with villagers.
Even I not meet them much, but what needed, I provided, such as arrange new room as could possible. And sorry that you come in the big grife and loss time in my life.
France
Negatives: Nao's lack of involvement and lack of communication of key information. For example, we didn't see her on the first or last day, no hello or goodbye... During our volunteering she was going through a difficult time with the death of her dog, but this had a huge impact on our experience. I wish her all the best for the future and hope that future volunteers have a different experience. On the other hand, the teaching missions were very positive. I loved the school that welcomed us, and you couldn't help but feel affection for the children. I spent some unforgettable moments !
almost 2 years ago
You broght his passion and profession on Music to our local schools. WE all excited about it, espeacially kids who never touch and feel any Music Instruments. He could made everyone feel comfortable about Music, even they have no experience on it before. Really glad and happy to see him shared that with our community here. Also he is a very understand person about situation here and really flexible and gentle and really responsible about it. Thx.
And for the review. There another side of it. Even I were not appeared or involved in your group that much, Everything that happened here never not in my eyes and responsibilty. I followed up and coorniated it all behind. Even the accidents on bike that happened. Volunteers saw only from their sides that they got hurt, but the other side also hurt and impact of that accident not only about bike but also relationship and trust with villagers.
Even I not meet them much, but what needed, I provided, such as arrange new room as could possible. And sorry that you come in the big grife and loss time in my life.
And at last no responsiblity for bike, which in the group power together, 3 ride on bike, alredy wrong, and actully the volunteers side also wrong in this accident cause arupt turn, and once accident happened no inform to me and never say about take responsibilty for until now.
Thx again for trying write from both side, i heard it.
United States
I had a very special experience at FilmFarmSchool. It was organized differently because Nao wasn't there for the first week but we collaborated remotely and her parents were welcoming hosts! It's a good place to learn new skills and reconnect with nature and art. Thank you for everything 💛
about 2 years ago
Kenya
My stay there was ok, and the family was welcoming, Nao's mom is accommodative. Nao has a profound impact on the community, and she is doing a good job with helping the locals. Basically, you get to teach English by coming up with lesson plans that engage the kids. Overall, you get to interact with nature and immerse yourself with the locals. It was new for me but was ok
over 2 years ago
Spain
Being here in Binsi with Nao and her family meant a lot to me. They welcomed me from the first day as part of their family, they cared for me and helped me whenever I needed it. Nao is a woman to admire. Her ideas, future projects, and words were very inspiring to me. During the week I did my social media tasks and I felt very motivated to see that my ideas pleased Nao, and during the weekend we had English classes with the children. I recommend coming for at least 1 month to fully and calmly enjoy the experience. I will always carry this experience and them with me!
10 months ago
Venezuela
Nao y su familia como ofrecen un ambiente relajante y estimulante para trabajar. Todos los proyectos en marcha son admirables.
over 1 year ago
Argentina
Estuvimos dos semanas en Binsi Film Farm School, tanto Nao como toda su familia son realmente muy amables y nos recibieron bien. Tuvimos la suerte de coincidir con varios voluntarios y eso hizo mejor la experiencia! La realidad es que la escuela de ingles solo es los sábados por la tarde, por lo que durante la semana no hay mucho para hacer, simplemente preparar la lección o actividad que quieras enseñar dicho día. Por lo que, en esos días libres, decidimos ayudar al equipo de construcción y ayudamos a revocar paredes. Y, como varios mencionan, la comida es muy rica y abundante!
over 1 year ago
Mexico
Tuve la increíble oportunidad de pasar 10 días en Films Farm School apoyando a Nao, ella es una persona verdaderamente inspiradora, extremadamente amable, buena y linda, y es impresionante lo que ha logrado crear en ese lugar sabiendo que empezó de cero. El trato fue impecable y tuve la suerte de conocer a personas de otras culturas y compartir y conectar con otras compañeras, definitivamente fue una experiencia que me marcó para toda la vida y que siempre llevaré en mi corazón. Gracias infinitas, Nao.
over 2 years ago
