Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I was originally supposed to stay for two weeks, but I ended up staying for one month with Philip, Sam, and their two daughters. This month was quite simply amazing! Philip and Sam are incredibly kind, caring, and funny. Their daughters are full of life. I also learned so much about gardening and cooking during my stay. The vast majority of the food is homemade, and it is a real treat! The meals prepared by Philip are delicious and very generous. The work was very pleasant and varied. Philip takes the time to explain and show you things, and he really cares about the well-being and health of his guests. Philip even dropped me off for a day at Niagara Falls so I could discover this wonderful place! I had a great time and I highly recommend staying with this family. It was pure joy, thank you all again!

Ich war insgesamt sechs Wochen bei Heike und Michael und habe mich dort von Anfang an sehr wohlgefühlt. Ich hatte mein eigenes Apartment und wurde rundum gut versorgt. Die Tiere waren alle total lieb, und man hat sie sofort ins Herz geschlossen. Die Aufgaben waren gut machbar, und sobald man den Tagesablauf einmal raus hatte, waren die Tage sehr entspannt. In den beiden habe ich echte Freunde gefunden und werde ganz sicher bald wiederkommen. Von so vielen Tieren umgeben zu sein und mich um sie kümmern zu dürfen, war einfach eine wunderbare Erfahrung. Die Zeit dort hat mir richtig gutgetan und mir viel Ruhe und Erholung geschenkt. Dankeschön und bis bald ❤️

Elena est venue passer une mission en enseignement chez nous au Togo dans la ville de Kpalime. Elle est très souriante, très sympa et maîtrise bien la langue anglaise. C'est aussi une professionnelle de la danse et aime beaucoup la musique. Elle a passé deux semaines chez les élèves du collège en assistant un enseignant d'anglais du 1er au 20 Décembre 2025. Elle a passé de bon moment avec nous et nous sommes très fier d'elle. Nous espérons qu'elle revienne un jour chez nous .

Jose was a great volunteer from the start, he worked in a very responsible and positive way, always being kind, polite, and respectful with our guests. He was a real help in our day-to-day operations and someone we could truly rely on. He supported important tasks such as guest check-ins and check-outs, and handled guest communication via WhatsApp through our reservation system. Jose is very detail-oriented and careful with his work, and he often went the extra mile, offering more help than what was originally asked in his daily activities. He integrated quickly with our team and was easy to work with, always showing a good attitude and strong teamwork. We gladly recommend Jose to other hosts on Workaway — he would be a valuable and reliable addition to any host experience.

If Eirik writes you and asks if he can say, then you gotta say yes. You won't regret having this sweet, wonderful man visiting. Hope to see you again Eirik!

This place already has so many great reviews that it almost feels unnecessary to add another one — and yet, every time I practice yoga, I think about how much it deserves it. This place truly became a home for me. I came back to end my travels, experiencing two different "seasons", two different atmospheres, and loving both deeply. Madhura feels like family to me — deeply kind, very witty and funny, with a big warm heart. I learned a lot from him, as he loves sharing his reflections and knowledge. He is generous with his thoughts and ideas, as well as with food… omg, what a cook! He is one of the most interesting humans I’ve met, don’t forget to take the time and space to discover his inner world. I appreciated every yoga class, taught by different volunteers, which brought a beautiful diversity. The yoga shala itself is stunning. The work could be physical at times, but it was always joyful when shared, with music and good energy. Overall, I really liked the daily organization. This volunteering experience gave me so much: yoga, meditation, community life, deep conversations with people from all over the world, laughter, dancing, long walks on the beach and surfing afternoons. To all the volunteers I met, and to Liz, André and Madhura — I miss you, I’m smiling at you, and I wish you a wonderful 2026 🤍

Matteo is a natural leader and a highly independent individual. He shows genuine compassion, love, and care for our students, and his presence made a meaningful impact on our community. We would be honored to welcome her back again in the future.

Merle and Jonas spent about a week at my place, some of that time with another Workaway couple. They worked really hard clearing a very messy and dusty pergola that had fallen down, and also cleared all the roof of leaves. They are very easy to get along with and worked well with the other couple. I would definitely recommend them to anyone seeking a couple who communicate well and work well. I would be happy to host them again any time.

I had the pleasure of spending 3 months with Marina and Nacho. They live in a beautiful home, surrounded by wild forests, a few neighbours scattered around, and the village of Algatocin up the hill. My tasks were varied. The main project was renovating the downstairs part of the house into a space for spiritual practices. I also helped with taking care of their land; pruning olive trees and picking olives. Nacho and Marina are warn, welcoming, open and outgoing people. I also enjoyed spending time with their diverse friendship circle from around the area and elsewhere. Their space is relaxing and beautiful, filled with colours, art and books. It was a wonderful experience, and I hope to see them again soon!

I very spontaneously joined this family for 10 days in December and so far it was the best match in the history of my workaway adventures! Nina and James are such cool, wonderful people and amazing parents to their little ones. Amy and Lenny are such smart kiddos and very easy to be around and play with. I helped with cleaning around the house and spent time with the kids. At this time in my life I was very happy to have something to do and have people around. I truly enjoyed their company and the great conversations we had, even with the kids. Both Amy and Lenny are used to strangers in the house and are very welcoming. Their pets are also super sweet. Thank you again Nina and James for having me. It was truly a pleasure and I wish you all the best❤️

Marc and Ines are great Workawayers. They did a really great job clearing up my pergola which had collapsed with lots of jasmine on top of it, and worked really well with another Workaway couple who were there at the time. They are very good communicators and have lots of travel information to share. I would happily have them back any time at all and recommend them to anyone wanting conscientious and hard working people who use common sense and initiative. I am very happy to have met them😊

Jenny was a great host and we would highly recommend her. Work was easy and mostly even fun! Every day was something special and started and ended with delicious, healthy vegan food. After breakfast, we started garden work or food prep and cooking, depending on weather conditions. Afterwards, we cleaned, sorted, loaded or unloaded the trailer, helped with individual tasks or repairs. Sometimes, when Jenny wasn't there, we looked after Kali and took her out for walks. Jennys house is located close to a train station to either Newcastle or Sydney and close to the beautiful lake. We took walks along the creek and visited beautiful beaches together. Jenny knew the best places! In the evening, we watched movies and enjoyed our self made meals. We had a really great stay. Thank you!

We asked to stay at Lili and Wolfgang's last minuet as we were looking for a boat in the marina to cross the Atlantic. They responded very fast and were happy to have us as long as it flowed together, which was really nice. When we arrived, Lili made us feel very comfortable and our relationship with them was very easy to discuss all of our needs. When the storm hit, we were able to move from the tent to the caravan which was comfortable for the both of us. We were able to work more hours depending on their requirement and Lili made sure to make it a fair exchange by offering us lunch, and second breakfast which was very desired for all of the hard lifting we were doing. The work that we did was on some days physically demanding by moving heavy rocks, and cementing, but we were feeling up to the challenge and I am sure if someone was not able to do this work then they would have adapted. We worked a lot with Lili's brother Claudio who has a fun and funny spirit, and is very excited about completing jobs, and congratulated me for moving big rocks, which made me feel motivated. Thank you for everything, hugs, Xena and Jack.

Fue un enorme placer recibir Laura y su energía en el hostel ! Desde el primer día trajo una energía súper bonita, alegre y muy contagiosa. Su sentido del humor, su espontaneidad y su buena vibra crearon de inmediato un ambiente relajado y agradable, tanto para los voluntarios como para los huéspedes. Sus clases de yoga fueron profesionales, accesibles y llenas de buena energía. Supo adaptarse a todos los niveles, ofrecer sesiones dinámicas y cuidadosas, y motivar a la gente a regresar día con día. Más allá de las clases, se integró de manera muy natural a la vida del hostel, creando lazos, compartiendo momentos y aportando muchísimo al espíritu de comunidad que buscamos fomentar. La recomendamos totalmente y nos encantaría recibirla nuevamente. Gracias por tu energía increíble, tu risa contagiosa y todo lo que aportaste al hostel 💛🧘‍♀️

I had a great two weeks staying with Sophia and her family and felt very welcome from the beginning. Working alongside Sophia was always enjoyable, as she explained everything clearly and made the tasks easy to follow. I loved hearing about their sailing Adventures and future plans to sail around the world. They told me about a lot of lovely places close by to visit and allowed me to use their bikes which made it easy to explore in my free time.

Hugo is nice guy.he help me lots of things in my cabin land.thank you soo much helping me and see you again and good luck.he is a have a soo meny skills.

I spent a week volunteering on the farm and felt welcomed like family. The staff is kind and curious, the work isn't difficult, and you can manage your working hours flexibly. The project has just begun, so everything is still to be built. Anyone with ideas or skills can share them, and they will be greatly appreciated. The farm is a charming place, far from the chaos. It's truly chilled and authentic.

Hi Adéla, Thank you so much for your honest and thoughtful feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share both the positive experience and the areas where we still need to improve. We’re very happy to hear that you had an amazing time overall and that your arrival went smoothly. Thank you as well for your kind words about Carolina’s Homestay — we’ll be sure to pass them along, it will mean a lot to her. We also really value your notes about communication and clarity, especially regarding teaching roles and pre-arrival information. You’re absolutely right — as a growing organization, these are things we are actively working on, and feedback like yours helps us improve faster and better for future volunteers. Thank you for your openness, patience, and positive attitude. We’re grateful you were part of our journey, and we truly hope to welcome you back one day when things have grown even stronger. Terima kasih and see you again someday! 🌿✨

Kate is an amazing asset to any project. She is a good independent worker with lots of initiative. She is highly skilled in many areas but especially in wood work. She adapts well to challenging circumstances. She's willing to be pragmatic in pursuing excellence. She has a strong ethical focus. She is proactive, friendly and fun. She kindly took the other workawayers out on day trips in her car. She fitted into our lives so easily! We highly recommend her and would happily have her return again.

Our experience with Emma was excellent.She is fun,she is very well organised and knows exactly what to do and how to do it.Emma is a very motived girl who is always willing to help with any kind of task. Her being social , polite and talkative while helping in the front desk makes her the perfect match for a hostel.She collaborated well with all the staff members. I totally recommend Emma for future hosts.