Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

My time with Hedwige and her wonderful family was one of the most meaningful work exchange experiences I have had to date. I truly felt welcomed into the family. The work is diverse and a nice variance between outdoor and indoor work (when weather called for it). I appreciate her patience with my (very) beginner Italian and always taking the time to clearly explain each task. Their home is very comfortable and family meals were always delicious. I especially recommend to traveling artists as Hedwige is a talented ceramicist! Grazie di tutto. Ci vediamo in futuro!

Wir hatten eine ganz wunderbare Zeit bei Sabine und können sie nur weiterempfehlen!🫶🏻 Sie hat tolle Tiere, ein wunderschönes Haus, und wir haben unsere Zeit dort sehr genossen. Sabine ist eine sehr liebe Frau!

Muchas gracias para esta experiencia ! Jacob y Francisca son dos personas súper gentiles, y muy interesantes, con las que pude intercambiar sobre diversos temas y que me enseñaron mucho sobre Chile, sobre la vida en el campo, sobre las especies de árboles nativos... El lugar es hermoso (tanto la casa en la que pude dormir como el terreno en general, muy tranquilo, rodeado de ovejas, con unas vistas espectaculares al mar y a los atardeceres). Durante mi estadía pude ayudar con la huerta y pintando palos de madera. Si quieren disfrutar de la tranquilidad, y conocer la vida en una de las islas de Chiloe es el lugar perfecto. Es bastante fácil visitar la isla haciendo dedo. Muchas gracias para todo ! Espero regresar una otra ves.

i can't recommend this enough, if youre looking for a hostel volunteer this is the one. Mariam and AK are amazing people! my experience here was so incredible, all of the volunteers were truly a family and the hostel has such a chill and good vibe. it's so close to many many things in the center of the city. will definitely be coming back sometime in the future 🥰

We are so pleased Klausen chose to stay and do an exchange with us, she is so joyous and helpful. Klausen completed all jobs to perfection and helped keep all areas very clean and tidy. I recommend her for any job she applies for, she gets along with everyone, is clever and kind. We will miss Klausen but also wish her well on her travels.

Marcos was an outstanding volunteer during his time with us. He helped us a lot in the garden, quickly learning tasks he wasn’t familiar with and always following instructions carefully. He was extremely reliable, helpful, and completed all work to a very high standard. In addition to his gardening work, Marcos also supported us with maintaining our website and creating social media posts, which was a great help. We highly recommend Marcos to any host—he is dedicated, skilled, and a pleasure to work with.

I don't know where to start — it was my first Workaway experience, and it turned out to be amazing! I spent three weeks in Villa de Leyva and had an incredible time. I taught both English and German. For each student you receive a PDF with their level and some background information, but the lesson planning is entirely up to you — so you can really bring in all your ideas and creativity! I stayed in a lovely house with four other volunteers and a lovely cat called Gatita. We had such a great time together: hiking, going out, having dinner, and exploring the area. Every Tuesday there’s a language exchange and every Thursday a jam session at Molino del balcon — don’t miss out! It was such a fun and rewarding experience — I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

It was great that Jonah and Dana could take care of our home while we were out. We were already happy that somebody would look after the place and use some of the food still coming from the garden. But they went beyond harvesting many things and asking for more tasks to do for us. They gave Simba the deserved love that he needs and quite some extra food. He is more round than ever 😄 On the other hand it was a pity we didn't spend more than a couple of days together on which we were really busy organizing everything (although I apreciate my baptism as Alejandro 🤣). But after experiencing life on this little corner of the world they may consider to visit again and they will be welcome to do so and try the result from the cider they made. We also love and apreciate all the fantasy hot sauces you made. We gave you a little push but you grew wings! All those ferments and preserves are being enjoyed by many. Thank you. So overall really happy that we found such a great fit for our house.

We have had an interesting time with Jaymo and Aljosha. It is great to see how Jaymo puts a lot of love into her work and how she takes the time to connect to a new place and to nature. Aljosha has a wide interest in all sorts of subjects. We have all had the chance to learn about life, each other and ourselves during this period.

It was a real pleasure and enrichment to live with Gin and Johann and their two lively and lovely children for almost three weeks. They are simply wonderful people who made it easy for us to settle into their family and community. The detailed description on Workaway accurately reflects reality, and the initial video call was also helpful in allowing us to prepare ourselves for the surroundings. Even if reality is always a little different :) Gin and Johann have created a special place with a lot of love. We really enjoyed being part of this community, and it was a blessing for our children to have playmates. It was a great joy to see the children playing together. Gin and Johann offer many opportunities to get involved and meet individual needs. We are excited to see how this special place will change in the future and look forward to coming back someday. Thank you for everything.

Milena and Julian are a very nice and reliable couple to host. They were modest and didn't need a lot to be happy and satisfied. They did the jobs we had for them to their best knowledge and experience, the results were absolutely satisfying. Julian and Milena helped with the olive harvest and they did fine! It's a hard job but all together we made it a good one. Eager to learn and ready to do what's needed seems to be their motto. Another big job was to sand, prime and paint the railing of our balcony. They did an excellent job, it's looking great again. The last days they cleaned parts of the garden from weeds, they enjoyed it very much! And so did we! I can surely recommend Julian and Milena both for the work as on a personal level because they are very nice, smart and lively people! We had a lot of food talks over dinner!

Incredible Harry. He first came for two weeks and ended up staying, I think, almost two months. And it’s amazing how much we miss him already, because he found a real place in our home. He was always extremely respectful, adapted perfectly, the animals adored him, and the children… it was incredible how much they bonded with him. He is a truly special and creative person. He has many experiences, and at the same time carries great humility and strong values. We are very grateful for everything he shared here — with our home, with our hearts, and with our children. Regarding his work as a volunteer, it was absolutely fantastic. We could completely trust him with the garden. It’s incredible how he renewed it. It used to be wild and empty, and now, even in winter, we will enjoy wonderful organic vegetables. He organized everything beautifully, understood perfectly what we wanted, and added his own art and essence to it. Thank you so much, Harry — the change in the garden has been amazing. He was also wonderful with the animals. The rabbits were always perfectly cared for, and whenever we needed anything, he was the first to come, even if it was raining or outside his help/work hours. He was always proactive and collaborative. And with the children… he impressed us so much. They miss him a lot. They painted, made music, learned new things, and did crafts and jewellery. He really knows a lot about many different things, so it felt like we travelled to another country without leaving our farm. We’ve grown very fond of him. We hope everything goes beautifully for him in his travels and in his life — he truly deserves it. And we hope to see him again soon, because he will always have a place here. There’s still so much of Cantabria for him to discover… and many waves left to surf.

Wow, it’s hard to sum up such an unforgettable experience! We came to the pension planning to stay for 1 month, but we ended up staying for 2. The work mainly consisted of preparing breakfast and cleaning the common areas, which was easy and enjoyable. What made this experience truly special was how flexible, kind, and welcoming the team was. They always made sure we were comfortable and happy. We met so many great people, but the ones we’ll miss the most are Yunus, Ali, Vedat, and Zelda. They’re all incredibly kind-hearted people. Yunus usually cooked the most delicious meals for us, but we were also free to use the kitchen and cook whatever we wanted. The pension itself is a beautiful and cozy place, and the views are simply incredible – especially the sunrise with the balloons in the sky! And of course, we can’t forget about the pension’s adorable cats: we absolutely fell in love with them! We also had plenty of free time to explore, and this made the experience even more memorable. This wasn’t just another volunteering experience, it was 2 months we’ll never forget. We’re so grateful to the entire team for welcoming us like family and making us feel right at home. Thank you for such an unforgettable time!

I have had an enriching November working with all of the great people I have met. To be honest, in my first week I was a little bit afraid by Noufris and his slaps on the table and other behaviors that I have discovered only to be his personality - maybe Crete, maybe a man from the mountains. Altough he doesn't think this recognition is necessary, I must say that I have discovered a very generous person, full os stories and opinions, whit a good heart and noble principles. Thank you for hosting me and allowing me the space to grow my knowledge and my dreams. Special thanks also to Marta, Bardy and Irina, who worked and laughed along me. I recommend this Workaway for anyone who enjoys ceramics, art, Crete, the mountains, wine, good food or meditation. Hope we can all meet again in the future! Many things happens here in Kampanos 🩷

Rob and Ann are a five-star couple. Calm, friendly, good conversationalists, and hardworking. Having them in our home was a real pleasure. They will always be welcome on other occasions.

I was only planning to stay at Monica's house for three weeks, but I felt so comfortable that I ended up staying for seven weeks. Her siblings, father, and cousins ​​were all so kind to me, and I have some of the best memories of Costa Rica. Thank you so much for taking me to parks, beaches, and various tourist spots. I love your family. miss you guys a lot!! see you next year!! ARUGATO!!

Gerry came to us pretty impromptu for a few days on his way back to the coast. He was friendly, helpful, positive and extremely capable. You are welcome to come back any time Gerry. Claire

A Vanessa foi uma ótima voluntária. Conseguimos fazer tudo o que havíamos combinado, entregou o trabalho com muito carinho, seguiu todas as regras da casa. Vou muito bom ter a vanessa como volutária. recomendo!

I spent two weeks in Tafo in August together with my friend Irene, and although the stay was short, it was truly enriching and meaningful. From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed by the entire community. Eric, the local coordinator, made us feel comfortable and supported at all times, always checking in to be sure we had everything we needed and even taking the time to show us the beauty of the Eastern Region. M.me Dina cooked delicious traditional meals for us every day, and the boys from the Football Academy, along with the local children and their families, made us feel fully part of the community. Every morning we went to the Roman Catholic School in Mpraeso, managed by Christian. Even though it was summer holidays, there was still plenty to do. We assisted with lessons during the vacation classes and joined several Girls Empowerment Club sessions. Alongside M.me Irene in Mpraeso and M.me Mary in Tafo, we helped facilitate activities on Oral Hygiene and Menstrual Hygiene (and even found ourselves dancing and cooking with the girls!). The work that M.me Irene and M.me Mary do with these girls is truly inspiring and incredibly empowering to witness. Rory was an excellent remote point of contact and supported us with coordination before, during, and after the trip, which made the entire experience smooth and reassuring. A heartfelt thank you to everyone here for creating such a precious opportunity for connection, learning, and cultural exchange. I am truly grateful for this experience and would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to immerse themselves in meaningful community work in Ghana. Medase :)

Where do I start to tell you how wonderful Norah was ?? Norah is an exceptional person, from the moment she came into our home, I knew she was someone really special. She’s kind, loving, fun, easy going, nothing is too much trouble for Norah. She came as a stranger and became a friend very quickly. She took tremendous care of our dogs and the house in general. She was tremendous when our elderly dog got very ill and collapsed and needed to be taken to the vet. She was present when our gorgeous dog Jessie had to be put to sleep as we were away. For as long as so live I’ll be deeply grateful to Norah for loving and caring for our other dog after Jessie left us. She’s truely an exceptional person and I would recommend her 100%. Norah will always be welcome in our home to come as a guest or a Workaway.