Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Heloise been missed by my little baby niece Jeni and all the incredible kids of the School! She is the “strongest” foreigner I ever hosted. She can eat anything without problem! I am glad to have hosted her in the School and would love to welcome her again one day! (Special shout out to Ellie) With her high dedication and enthusiasm; I am sure one day Heloise will be a great teacher!! 🤞🏻 Thank you once again for coming n helping, and ah introducing us to the new games of DIXIT!! 💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Aleksandar stayed with me for a short time, but he left a very strong and positive impression. He is a genuinely kind, amicable, and interesting person. We had several meaningful conversations, and because he is curious and interested in many subjects, there was never a shortage of topics to talk about. He is easy to be around and brings a very pleasant energy into the home. In addition to his great personality, Aleksandar was also a real help with household tasks. He took care of several jobs in my home, such as changing light bulbs, drilling and setting up a new light, changing valves in the bathroom etc. He worked very thoroughly and professionally, paying attention to details and doing everything properly. I truly appreciated his reliability and the care he put into even minor tasks. Overall, I was very happy with Aleks’s stay and support. I can wholeheartedly recommend him as a volunteer and would gladly host him again.

We spent two wonderful weeks at Fedra’s place helping with the olive harvest, and we had an amazing time. We learned a lot about Greek culture and shared a truly beautiful experience with the other volunteers. The work was quite physically demanding, but thanks to Fedra’s great energy and the positive attitude of the other volunteers, the days always went by very quickly and were also a lot of fun. Fedra is always in a good mood, very determined, and has a clear vision for her project. At the same time, she is extremely caring and attentive, always making sure we were comfortable and that we had everything we needed. Our dog Betta also had a great time, especially because she could play every day with Fedra’s sweet puppy. Thank you, Fedra, for welcoming us into your home. We wish you the best of luck with your project!

I originally came here for three weeks, but ended up staying for four months, which already shows how great this experience was for me. During this time, my main task was to build a garden shed, which we did! It was challenging at times, but a very satisfying project to complete. Regarding my stay: I've been spoiled. I've had my own very private space, Amanda is an incredible cook, and I was completely spoiled with delicious home cooked throughout my stay. From the very beginning I felt welcome and they always invited me to different activities. The family is truly amazing, the kids are great fun to be around. We often had game nights, which I really enjoyed, even though I was often getting beaten. Overall, this was a very, very, very positive, and meaningful experience in every possible aspect I can think of. Thank you very much ❤️

I had an absolutely amazing one month long stay. This was my first workaway experience and I'm extremely grateful for it. The community is filled with kind, open, friendly people. In a place which is cozy, warm, and charming. With a work environment that is patient, considerate, and supportive. Thank you to everyone from the "keepers" to the volunteers who made my time a special one. An experience that I will forever appreciate.

Nicolo and Sara are very pleasant easy going couple. Their contribution was beyond expectation. Nicolo is efficient, fast and organized. I was pleased he took the lead in both building and practical farming. His knowledge and experience in farming/gardening are truly valuable. His insights will be of a long term benefit to us. Sara is thoughtful and sharp. With the heart of an artist, but make no mistake under her mild appearance she has the stamina of a trooper. What more they were kind and generous with the children. I highly recommend them and should I have the chance, I'll have them back anytime. Thank you Nicolo and Sara!

We ask ourselves how those 3 weeks went by so fast. The answer is it was a great balance of hard-but-rewarding work, a good routine but also endless opportunities to explore, a super authentic Japanese housing with a private space but also a lot of shared time with other fantastic volunteers, taking care of cute animals and a charismatic host named Richard, and many more ingredients that made this a super fun experience. The work exchange was very fair and made clear from early communications with Richard. We lived in a communal house in a tiny beautiful sea town, and drove to the farm every morning with a volunteers' car, which was available for us all to explore afterwards. The required working time was 20 hours a week, which we could distribute with total flexibility as long as the animals were fed everyday in the morning. This had to be figured out amongst the volunteers, and we always found a way. There was super high quality rice and all the essentials in the house, plus a shared weekly organic veggie box and some extra contribution from Richard to our groceries. He set up a system that works well by itself as long as everyone puts a bit of effort in following it, and if there's any issue he can be easily approached. As explained in the profile, most of the work is farm-related (we cut endless bamboo samurai-style, charred extra-heavy wood poles to make the sturdiest fence in the future, fed Ronnie, Ray, Lilly, our beloved Pikkun, and two small armies of chickens and a duck in exchange for delicious eggs... did we mention that we also cut some bamboo?), but we also managed to do some landscaping conservation work in natural areas a couple of times. We were invited to attend several giant salamander night tours, which were super interesting and a lot of fun. Adrià could also contribute to the final stages of a reptile and amphibian field guide that Richard was putting together, something totally unexpected at a WorkAway project and a very unique experience. Richard was quite busy when we were there, but he still put some time aside to have an onsen evening together with all the volunteers plus the first barn party ever, a total success! He also connected us to his friend Hiroko; we did a few cool plans together and she gave us a lot of insight into Japanese culture. Many thanks to the mischievous monk and all the associates for these great times! See you somewhere in the future :)

We had a beautiful week with Jyoti & Nandini! They were so warm and welcoming and we felt so at home during our time there. The love and commitment they have for the foundation is inspiring and it was a privilege to step in and be a small part of it! We're so grateful for our memories together and would love to return one day. Thank you 🥰

I stayed at this marvelous hands-off sanctuary last year and it was my first workaway experience. I think it set the bar really high because it was truly amazing and I enjoyed every bit of the month I spent there. I am still full of gratitude for this opportunity a year later, with tears in my eyes as I found out that Kammoon, one of the elder female elephants there, had passed away before I could visit again. But also, a new elephant is there, and the whole foundation will be moving soon to a different location, tirelessly working for the best-being of these extremely wise creatures, so change is happening all the time. The place is so beautiful, surrounded by calm and nature, the whole project is very well organized but still flexible and open to initiatives, they really help each and everyone to find their place and make the most of their stay, which is not easy with a group of 20 people. The work is enough to keep you busy but there is also a good amount of free time. I loved learning so much about elephants. Although I felt fully committed to the hands-off concept, I must admit that I was afraid of feeling frustrated with not being able to get nearer to the elephants. But I discovered that observing them from a respectful distance over time created a bond anyways, and this is what I tried to convey to the guests when I was guiding tours. There is a sense that we as a collective were doing the right thing, and that in itself is precious and rare regarding animals' rights. It makes you more humble as a human. I hope more initiatives of this kind can happen in India also where I see a lot of ignorance regarding what elephants need, especially in the South where they are used in temples. This place is an inspiration and they are doing great work with all their heart. Thank you Thank you Thank you <3 Khop Khun Ka!

I had a very relaxed and varied week staying with Marion and Henk. They were such a welcoming and lovely couple and we had some great conversations learning about each other's culture. Marion made delicious food and lots of it! I had the best time helping shear the alpacas, such interesting animals!

🐈 Me hacía muy feliz ver que Olivia trataba con tanto cariño a todos los animalitos en casa. Muy dedicada con las necesidades de ayuda en casa, no necesita supervisión, es comprometida y strong! 💪😍 Fué genial tenerla en casa, 😌 porque hizo todo más chill y llevadero. De verdad, la vamos a extrañar un montón en casa ❤️. 🌟 Super recomendada para ayudarte!!! y repito 😉 Es Muy Fuerte!!!

Volunteering at the eco village was a fun opportunity at Jens place. She has a large and lovely family. Where I helped out one of her daughters Emma and her family with tending to the avocado trees and helping with the construction of their new home mulching their front yard and weeding the garden. Emma has an amazing family and 2 wonderful boys that were such a highlight to be around that made my stay memorable. With a 10’min drive to the nearest beach my afternoons were spent swimming and my mornings working. I was able to set my own schedule and enjoy most of the day after work.

I had an incredible time volunteering with Sheree and Matt. They are amazing hosts and a genuinely wonderful family. From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed and included. Their property is beautiful and peaceful, and watching kangaroos move across the property quickly became one of my favourite parts of the day. I helped with gardening, housework, and general maintenance, and they always made sure the tasks were clear, fair, and never overwhelming. They were patient, thoughtful, and easy to communicate with, which made the work feel relaxed and enjoyable. Sheree always took the time to teach me about the plants in her garden and share her knowledge, something I appreciated a lot. What stood out most was how open and kind they were. I loved getting to know them and spending time with their girls, who brought so much joy and energy into each day. Sharing meals and conversations made the experience feel more like staying with friends than anything else. Chatting with Matt about motorcycles and coffee was a real highlight for me and one of my favourite parts of the stay. I am genuinely grateful for my time there and would recommend this Workaway to anyone looking for a meaningful, grounding, and memorable experience.

Katrin es Fantástica!, siempre con su sonrisa puesta 😄 y siempre está fully in the moment contigo. Se volvió toda una pro con el machete, y no hay tarea que le dé miedo: lijar, pintar, madera, fibra de vidrio… 🌿🎨 hasta se animó a hacer pintura natural con otra voluntaria (por cierto, es buena compartiendo y enseñado tareas que ella aprendió por haber llegado antes 🥰) Dejó buena vibra en mi corazón ❤️ y se hace querer de inmediato. Energía positiva + skills, Katrin será tu aliada! Recommended 100% 🌟

He did a great job making videos for my agency.

Where to start? Thank you so much for having me. I had no experience in farmwork befor. I am so thankful Ian and Mal took me along and explained me a lot about their work. So i get to know the pocesses at a dairyfarm. The work i did was so diverse. I really enjoyed to be outside all the time. LeAnne is such a nice hostess. I felt very welcomed from the beginning. I realy enjoyed our chats and i am greatful for all her (local) recommendations. For every question i had she had an answer. Also her cooking is delicious. I loved the family dinner where all of us came together. I expired my stay because i had such a great time.

Working with mike and Ak and kong and other staff of the camp was an amazing experience full of joy and reconnecting with nature and warm welcome that really left a huge impact on me and gave some really amazing memories not only with the staff but with the guests we interacted with and the locals who are more than generous and welcoming than iv seen in all my travels in Asia. Mike especially was a great help showing me the ropes and helping m interact more with thai people.

Nicolas stayed with me for a week, sleeping in his van as I already had a house full of workawayers. He was really easy to have around, very easy going, happy, fun, and good at entertaining himself or mixing in with the other workawayers in his own time. He was always happy to apply himself to any task I asked of him including horse poo pick up in the paddocks, clipping around hedging trees, lawn mowing, sanding, clearing garden areas, shifting mulch and much more. He was really capable of every task and applied himself well, completing tasks efficiently and quickly, He also cooked some delicious meals while here and was respectful and tidy around the house. I really enjoyed his company, his sense of humour, and his laid back, easy going personality, as well as interesting stories about his life and travels. I would welcome Nicolas back any time and recommend him to any hosts.

It was such a pleasure to spend two weeks with Jorge at our home. He was bright and happy with such a positive attitude to everything! Nothing was too difficult and Jorge took to all tasks with zest. From the first contact, Jorge was great at communicating. His English is extremely good. Jorge has a clear love for all living things and showed immense interest in our ducks and hens. It was a pleasure to talk with him about his life and life in Chile. We learnt a great deal. Jorge has a great sense of humour and was very quick to learn. He is curious about everything and looks at life from many angles. He loves the outdoors and accompanied me on a hike, offering assistance when he thought I might be struggling. We have been privileged to spend this time with Jorge and look forward to future contact. We hope you enjoy the rest of your time in NZ and continue on your learning journey Jorge. Huge thank yous for all you have done for us.

Eres un ser de luz, llegaste al hogar en el momento que más lo necesitaba, tus consejos y tú paz llenó mi corazón, gracias por tus palabras, por tus consejos, por las recomendaciones, todas han sido de gran ayuda para mejorar cada día, agradezco el compartir conmigo tú experiencia y realmente fue muy importante y está siendo de mucho provecho para mí. Eres un Ángel. Dios continúe bendiciendo enormemente tu vida y siempre serás bienvenido en nuestro hogar. Gracias