Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

FANNY STAYED FOR 2 WEEKS AT THE FARM AND SHE DID GREAT JOB! SHE IS SELF MOTIVATED AND REALLY INTERESTED AND KEEN TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CULTURE AND LIFE. SHE ADAPTED QUICKLY TO THE FARM, TO THE ANIMALS. SHE IS FRIENDLY, RESPECTFUL, HARDWORKING AND KIND. SHE WORKED REALLY HARD FOR OLIVE HARVEST, WEEDING, CLEANING THE BARN, CARRYING THE IRRIGATION HOSES..ETC. THE COMMUNICATION WAS SO EASY WITH HER, WE ARE REALLY THANKFULL FOR THIS. THANK YOU FOR ALL, YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO THE FARM.

Janelle was with us for a total of almost 4 weeks. She was an excellent person to have around. She has a good positive attitude, picked up on what needed doing, many time without being asked. All chores she preformed were done in a careful , excellent way. She was very neat, never leaving a mess, always putting tools back where she found them. She also was a good cook, preparing many meals we enjoyed together. All in all, she was a pleasure to have around and is welcome back here anytime. We would highly recommend her.

Numi and Leonie are lovely friends who stayed with me in November. They are positive people who got on with the tasks , which included animal care, cementing in a fence, and painting a cupboard to make it into a cat house. They are polite, happy trust worthy people. I recommend them and wish them much happiness on their journey

My experience at Japa Hill in Preolenna was truly wonderful. During my stay I worked on one project — helping with the construction of a bathroom by applying liquid waterproofing and cutting and laying tiles — but there are many interesting projects to get involved in on the property. Japa Hill is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering a peaceful and inspiring environment. The house where I stayed was welcoming, clean and well-kept, and the meals were always delicious. I also really enjoyed the beautiful walks around the property. Lila and Jayasri are truly special people — kind, generous and always attentive to making you feel at home. I sincerely thank them for their warm hospitality and availability. I highly recommend this Workaway experience to everyone, and I would be very happy to return in the future.

Our volunteering experience was incredible. Both at the school and with the host family we felt completely at home — warmly welcomed and working on a project that aligned perfectly with our values. Working with the children was intense and enriching; it had its challenges, but above all it was truly beautiful. At the house we felt that sense of familiarity that makes us so happy. We wouldn’t change this experience for anything in the world. Thank you so much to the whole team and the family. 💗💗

Sean and Charlotte are totally gorgeous!! Some guests arrive as strangers and become friends, then some friends become like family.......that is Sean and Charlotte. An absolute pleasure to have around, incredibly helpful, thoughtful and fitted in to family life immediately. We miss them already (they left this morning!).

I stayed with Cathy for 2 months and had a blast! This was my first Workaway experience and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. The accommodation is spacious and has what you need - kitchen, toilet, shower, laundry. It's located in a tiny quiet town surrounded by beautiful nature. Cell reception is not great but there is wifi at the cafe (doesn't reach the accommodation) which is just next door to where you'd be staying. Cathy was extremely welcoming and jumped right into onboarding me for work. The cafe was a great place to work and get to chat with locals and travelers passing through. I'll definitely be back to visit!

It was such a pleasure to host Katie! She was very interested in learning everything she could from Ishi, worked for days on end in the forest to chip all the branches from trees we've been pruning/harvesting and helped loads in the food gardens too. She is hard working, autonomous, responsible and always up for a good conversation. Thanks Katie for all your help!

I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks for the volunteering and helping during the guest stay at the hostel. I was impressed by your kindness, patience, and dedication in ensuring the guest experience was comfortable and enjoyable. Your positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure everyone’s needs were met didn’t go unnoticed. You were an excellent ambassador for the hostel, demonstrating that every guest is treated with dignity and respect, which was a refreshing experience. Thank you for all that you do. You’re a fantastic asset to the hostel and any organization you are involved with. Keep up the good work, and I hope to cross paths with you again soon.

We were so grateful to have Leslie stay with us! I don’t often have people come who want to cook so it was wonderful to have her dinners most nights. Being a mainly vegan/vegetarian family, it is always great when we have a good vegan cook in the house 😊 Leslie is also very detailed and thorough. The dishes and kitchen were always clean, which in our house of so many busy people, this was highly appreciated! Also, she was very thorough in weeding and beatifying the yard and area around the house. She transplanted some succulents that were not growing in a good location, and created nice landscaping. We also needed to put in a drain pipe through the yard, and she helped with the digging, grating, and installation of this big 100 foot long pipe. Leslie is very sweet with the children, it is clear that she has a solid background in working with young children. She willingly helped out at a school festival, and she was able to watch while she was here a musical of the Wizard of Oz that our 11-year-old was in. All our children love her and were sad to see her go. She has a very calm disposition. She is reliable and is a clear communicator. I really enjoyed learning about her life, growing up in France and Zürich, and all the sweet discussions we had 💜 The moment she left, I missed her right away. I would always welcome her back in a heartbeat. I highly recommend Leslie for your Workaway!

This was my first workaway experience and I couldn’t have wished for anything better. I was welcomed by a truly wonderful family — warm, caring and and easy to get along with.. The place is just beautiful, perfect for an authentic aussie experience surrounded by nature. I enjoyed helping out in the garden, with the kids and around the house, while we also tried speaking a bit of Italian together. It genuinely felt like home, I enjoyed our conversations and the time spent with the whole family. I’ve learned so much during these 3 weeks, thank you all for everything. Hope to see you soon, here or in Italy! I wish you all the best, Ludo

Quentin stayed with us for over two weeks. It was a pleasure to host him. He is very easy going, very helpful and respectful. Quentin was chopping firewood, bringing manure into the garden, cooking , played chess with my son and built a birdhouse. I hope we will see him again. I absolutely recommend hosting him.

My experience with Tarek and his family could not have been more amazing. As soon as I got to the house I was welcomed in and told to make myself at home, and by the end of the trip it truly did feel like a second home. Everyone made sure I was adjusting well, giving me tips on where to go, teaching me about the culture, sharing stories, and laughing together. The work was simple and extremely easy to pick up on - I honestly did not even know what SEO was prior to my arrival. I picked up on it within a few hours and I now feel like I have a skill to add to my jobs in the future. Tarek is a great coworker to have - he encouraged me to take breaks, did not want to start working until I had breakfast/coffee and time to fully wake up, and we would often chat throughout the day about work, family, life in Egypt, my future career path... he gives great life advice too! I am so lucky to have come across this workaway and I cannot recommend this more. Cairo is a beautiful city, very safe, and the people are amazing. I am extremely grateful to this family for giving me the best experience I could've asked for.

Oscar is a wonderful, generous, empathetic person, always eager to learn. He became very involved with the horses, especially Alarik, showing them love and patience, which they both conveyed in a relaxed way. The same thing happened with the dogs; we went to the vet together with all three of them. Oscar was a great companion in every sense, not just as a friend, but he has a knack for every detail. He transplanted plants, sowed seeds, learned about composting, and discovered the world of farming. He was always optimistic and ready to help. He loves to cook. He is a wonderful person, full of light and energy. Wherever he goes, he will be much loved and missed.

How can we summarize such a beautiful and life changing experience in just a few lines? The Farmstay felt like a dream come true for us. The place is full of colors, surrounded by nature and imagination, and infused with the love and passion of its owners, Karan and Leike. Everywhere you look, you find touching details, stunning mountain views, inspiring community projects, and incredibly delicious Indian dishes. We spent one month there in November and wished we could have stayed even longer. The farmstay is located in a peaceful area of Pauri, on a quiet mountainside. Waking up there every morning was a gift, filled with both excitement and deep peace. This is a space to play with a childlike spirit, to co- create, to exchange energy, and to learn from one another. Everyone becomes both a teacher and an apprentice. Our days were spent helping with different tasks, such as teaching English to neighborhood girls, gardening, cooking, and doing small maintenance jobs. We were given complete freedom to contribute in the ways that felt most meaningful to us, which made the experience even more fulfilling. During our stay we spent most of the time with Karan, who is a truly wonderful host. He has a special ability to be fully present, offering thoughtful details and support even before you realize you need anything, while still giving you all the space you want. He is always happy to share deep conversations, practice yoga, play badminton, visit hidden forest temples, or enjoy board games. Sharing the place with him felt like living with a good friend, someone who makes you feel completely at home. Thank you so much, Karan, for sharing yourself, your vision of the world, and your wisdom. We will never see chai as just a drink again. For us it has become a moment of connection, enriched by engaging and inspiring conversations about this fascinating game called Life. We also want to thank the rest of the community, Panku, Lakshmi, Didi, and Didi's daughters. All of you made our stay truly magical!

We had the pleasure of a visit from Keeley for a couple of weeks and we just wish it was a longer stay. She was a motivated helper and would always keep herself busy, even when no tasks were set. Keeley was great company, had a good sense of humour, a positive attitude and got on well with everyone. Jobs she helped us with were varied including; picking and processing fruit and vege's, cleaning, painting the cottage, cleaning up fallen branches after a storm, working in a community plant nursery, helping in the kitchen and cooking us some lovely meals!! Most importantly Keeley connected with our son who has autism and we are so thankful for this. She helped to bring him out of his shell and really became a good friend for him. He felt comfortable and included with Keeley and they cooked together, she took him on trips to town and the pool and they did a daytrip visiting markets with his support worker. We'll all miss Keeley, but especially Jy. We highly recommend Keeley to other prospective hosts and hope to see her again on her Aussie adventure.

Sergio is a wonderful guy, full of energy, kind, hardworking, a great colleague, honest, thoughtful... a fantastic conversationalist who can communicate in several languages, including fluent English... he's the typical volunteer who is capable of a high level of commitment to his work... I can only say wonderful things about this intelligent, cultured person... with a wealth of life experience... respectful... wherever he goes, he'll be a great asset... whenever you want, this is your home.

It's been five days since I left the villa, and I already miss the place and the people there! During my nearly seven weeks there, I experienced both low season (i.e., I had the entire hotel to myself or shared it with one or two guests) and full occupancy with large groups. I have a theory that a certain type of person books this place, as I had the opportunity to meet almost all of the guests, and I can tell you that they were all so nice! My duties were as described here (everything is well organized and clearly communicated, e.g., in the video call), and the overall work for the accommodation and breakfast was more than fair! I had way too much fun checking guests in and making sure they had everything they needed and were having a great time—so I wouldn't consider that part work, haha. The whole team wanted to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed! Thank you so much to Zach, Esteban, and Aurelise for the opportunity to stay with you! Muchas gracias Yez y Yara por todas las charlas, la comidas riquísimas y su cariño! And a very special thank you to Bo for all the smelly hugs 😅. I would have loved to stay longer to enjoy the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets in this peaceful and fun place :)

She is a really nice woman and helped me much with my animals. Happy to have her in my place. Her dogs are very friendly and good with my dogs and cats.

Great people. Made a chicken coop from the scrap we have lying around the place and were able to work without guidance. If you get fhe chance definitely say yes to them. Ypu wont regret it