Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

It was great to have Patrick around: DIY expert, hard-worker, self-managed, always in a good mood (even when he got ill), and also smart, funny, cultured, polite, curious and food lover, a person to spend good moments with. I highly recommend him if you have the chance.

We stayed at Gilad and Mia's home for three weeks and enjoyed every moment of it. Their warm and welcoming nature made us feel like part of the family from the second we arrived. Not to forget their two very lovely children Avia and Asher that we happily spent many hours with. We loved helping around the property and will remember restoring a little creek and painting a treehouse as our favourite creative tasks during our stay. They always showed trust in our abilities and inspired us to try out new things like the mindfulness and yoga classes with Gilad. In the end of our stay, they even gave us the possibility to explore more of Tasmania, which we are very grateful for! We already miss the whole family including their energetic dog cookie and all the different chicken. We hope to come back one day and would highly recommend this experience to other workawayers!

Dias de mucho trabajo y buena actitud, quedo muy agradecido por toda su colaboracion, me alegra saber que su participacion en el proyecto ha sido agradable, es mutuo , !!! Mis mejores deseos para si viaje en el sur. Vuelvan cuando quieran!!! Saludos, nos vemos !!

Akira spent two wonderful months with us. She’s incredibly hard-working, energetic and positive. She really integrated into our family as well as our community and made many friends and connections here which was nice to see. Also she became like an older sister to my kids who miss her already! She’s very physically strong and has a great work ethic (someone I had to make her stop working haha) and has great skills in the kitchen— chops up veggies like a professional chef! We’ll really miss her! It really felt like she became part of our family. Highly recommended!!!

I had an amazing time at the hostel and during the loop. Há Giang city is somewhere that grows on you, there's a lot more to do that it seems at first, (waterfalls, hikes, shopping centre, market). the work is easy and doesn't feel like work, I am glad that I did this as my first workaway and did not want to leave!

Elena stayed with us during a busy time in our professional lives, and her support was genuinely appreciated. From the very beginning she showed exceptional reliability, maturity, and a highly responsible attitude. She took wonderful care of our two dogs, managing their routines with affection, consistency, and great attention to detail. We always felt completely at ease knowing they were in her hands. As a live-in helper, she was tidy, considerate, respectful, and very easy to share a home with. Her calm and positive presence contributed a lot to the harmony of our household. We can warmly recommend Elena to any future hosts. She is reliable, adaptable, emotionally intelligent, and simply a pleasure to have around.

Banafsheh & Mohammadrez are incredibly efficient volunteers and truly wonderful people. They helped us a lot around the house, in the garden, and in the kitchen — always completing every task with great quality and right on time. Beyond the work, we also enjoyed spending time together, chatting by the fire or relaxing in the lobby. They connected easily with other volunteers and neighbors — they’re friendly, open, and very easy-going. I highly recommend this couple to any host, and I would be genuinely happy to welcome them back, either as volunteers or as guests.

I had the best time at Yol, a real healing experience. Ayhan greeted us like family and when his parents were still there, I truly felt part of a Turkish family, cooking and exploring together and learning from each other. The place itself has such a warm and welcoming energy and Kayaköy is a wonderful little town with lots to explore in and around. Beautiful beaches, omg! And Ayhan itself is such a calm and genuine spirit, it was such an honor to meet and spend almost 2 months together. Two months of living and working together as a team, not for someone. He has lots of wisdom to share and very calm and clear communication, Ireally valued that. So happy to have found a new home here in Turkey! <3

Molly and Will stayed with us for 2 weeks, during which time they fit in easily with our family life, they are very pleasant and kind people. During their time with us they helped us out with some painting jobs in and around the house. We appreciated that their previous experience meant they did not need much instruction and we could confidently leave them to it, knowing that they would do a great job. They brought a great attention to detail to the work, their work was of great quality and they also always cleaned up after themselves to a high standard. The kids really enjoyed taking Molly & Will on a bushwalk to some of our favourite hidden spots and the meals they made for us were thoroughly enjoyed. I can definitely recommend these workawayers to any host.

Staying with Susan was the best experience ever. We planed to stay for 3 weeks but stayed for 6. Susan was very welcoming and kind and it felt like home with her. She cooked and baked a lot of food and gave us great advice for the future. She also taught us a lot about Irish history and in general it was really fun talking to her (she is a very funny person). Thanks to her we were able to improve our English and we learned a few new expressions that we will use from now on. The work was a lot of fun and not too complicated so if you don’t have that much experience it’s not an issue. We did a lot of gardening such as planting flowers, weeding, cutting hedges and taking care of the animals. The dogs and cats are very friendly and you will love cuddling with them. We would come back any time and we are missing Susan already. ❤️

Was truly wonderful to have Tatiana and Pierre come and stay and work for us for almost 3 months. A genuinely lovely couple that are great to have around and whom are able to and did take on plenty of responsibility and commitment. This included a variety of jobs around the farm, the gardens, animals, preparing guest accomodation spaces, managing kitchens, buildings and people. They excelled in this senior role here in the farm and this was a a huge help to me and others. Wonderful people and a joy to have around - I would thoroughly recommend this great couple for any position or role they may be well suited to.

Cris stayed at my home for 3 weeks. Cris is a humble and gentle person with a calm presence. He helped me with various task including the enzyme, cleaning glass, cleaning at home, and also taking photos for a personal project. What stood out the most for my friend and I is that he has empathy and willing to help my friend to clean her home during an emergency situation. My friend and I are so grateful for his openess and willingness to help on any task and always remains patient and kind. He brings so much calm energy and positive attitude at home. Despite my very busy schedule, I am so happy to be able to take him to the botanical garden and youth park and a homecook lunch cafe. My friend happily took him to a vegan cafe after his help at her home and he was happy to try different new food. Cris is a responsible person and takes good care of the house. So it is nice to host him. My friend and I wish him the best for his future travels and experience.

Kay was a truly wonderful and kind host. My stay was short, about a week. Her home was very clean and comfortable, and the meal she cooked for me was absolutely delicious!! Reefton is the most beautiful town in New Zealand. My job was gardening and painting. She listened carefully to me, even though I'm not fluent in English. When I didn't understand what she was saying, she explained it to me until I did. She let me participate in the Reefton community. The people of Reefton were all kind. I'll never forget the adventures (walks) I took with her friend's dog! ! It was so much fun. The time I spent with her in Reefton is a precious memory of my stay in New Zealand. Thank you so much, Kay. Thank you so much to the people of Reefton.

We met a lot of lovely people here on the farm. We slept in our van in the driveway next to the volunteer house for a week. The expectations and working times were communicated to us by message on this platform, then through the WhatsApp group, very clearly. Other questions were answered by the other volunteers who were happy to show us around. The volunteer house had hot showers, wifi, washing machine and fully-stocked kitchen. Volunteers ought to pitch in to help keep the house clean during their stay. The jobs for us newbies were very simple - we spent a day planting chards, another weeding, a morning hunting for snails and slugs, and a day in the kitchen peeling and chopping vegetables, then putting sauerkraut in jars. Chatting with other volunteers from around the world made the work more enjoyable, and having access to the meditation room in the evening (as long as there are no Air BnB guests staying on the farm) was a beautiful bonus. Thank you for letting us join the community ☺️

From the moment of Corrine’s arrival there was a breath of fresh air about the place along with a big hug and a smile. Conversation is easy and insightful and I felt I had known Corrine for more than just the few days. Corrine has a wonderful energy that cannot but help make you smile. And gee this wonderful human can sure last the distance as far as stamina goes! A big day resulted in Corrine feeling revitalised from the workout! I was so happy looking over the tasks completed as it had made a big difference. So good to work together and see the results. A thousand thankyous Corrine! It was great to sit around the campfire at the end of the day with satisfaction and good company. You did a fantastic job Corrine. If ever you are looking for a change of scene you are forever welcome with your brightness, enthusiasm and diligence. A bath under the stars next? 😃

Having Kim here helping was absolutely wonderful. Shes very happy great with guests and very reliable! I was able to go away for a few days and she completely ran the establishment on her own. What more can I say, I will miss you sorry we didnt get to do some walks , next time, mi casa es tu casa , Safe travels Kim

Italian: Vivere la routine di Noriko e Marcello è il vero paradiso. È stato un soggiorno breve quello che ho potuto godermi lì, ma sufficiente per capire il perché del nome dietro al loro progetto. La gentilezza di tutta la famiglia, compresi i genitori di Noriko che, con un po’ di giapponese, aprono le porte della loro casa e della loro vita, la visione del loro progetto e il modo in cui lo condividono con te sono incredibilmente emozionanti. Non ti costringeranno mai a lavorare, ma ti incoraggeranno a contribuire insieme a loro secondo le tue possibilità. Ti suggeriranno opzioni molto divertenti, come la scuola libera Pionero Mori, dove l’energia e la passione si fondono in un’atmosfera vibrante tra i ragazzi e gli insegnanti. Consiglio vivamente di passare nel loro paradiso e lasciare tutto ciò che puoi di te stesso. English: Living the same routine as Noriko and Marcello is the real paradise. It was a short term stay but you can understand why they choose that name to their project. The kindness of all the family, even Noriko’s parents, the vision of their project and how they share it with you is amazingly exciting. They wil not push you to work, but you can contribute with all your will. They will suggest you with incredible projects like the Pionero Mori, a free school where energy and passion are combine with a beautiful atmosphere and nice vibes. I extremely recommend you to apply, contribute and enjoy the farm. Spanish: Vivir la rutina de Noriko y Marcello es el verdadero paraíso. Fue una estancia corta la que pude disfrutar allí, pero suficiente para entender el porqué del nombre detrás de su proyecto. La amabilidad de toda la familia, incluso los padres de Noriko que con un poco de japonés abren las puertas de su casa y de su vida, la visión de su proyecto y cómo comparten eso contigo es increíblemente emocionante. No te forzarán a trabajar en ningún momento, pero te animan a contribuir junto a ellos en tus posibilidades. Te sugerirán opciones muy divertidas como la escuela libre Pionero Mori, donde la energía y la pasión se combinan con una atmósfera vibrante entre los chavales y los monitores. Recomiendo encarecidamente pasarse por su paraíso y dejar todo lo que puedas de ti mismo.

Theo stayed with us for a month while visiting the Netherlands. We truly enjoyed him being a part of our family. He is very polite with a nice and gentle energy. A good companion too. He was wonderful with my boys, playing endless games of Uno and teaching them how to shuffle cards. He was always willing to help and willing to pickup all sorts of jobs: from helping with the renovation to fixing bikes or repairing handle from the washing machine. Theo thank you so much for everything and know yourself to be welcome if your path leads you to the Netherlands again. Let’s not say goodbye, but Au revoir

Starting with this project was a good way to know Chiba Taking 2h and a half to arrive here from Tokyo, you will have a rural and quiet life in this place, being able to practice surf in your free time. Apart from that, the work consists in 5h of working between the garden and fields next to the main house and taking care of the kiwi farm 20 min away by car. Your schedule will be explained by Greg during the first half an hour of work, he used to work sometimes with us checking that we are following the instructions. Another point of this place is the neightborhood, full of international people and good restaurants, there is always a good walking or temple to discover We were a team of 4 usually, and the 25 hours of work covers the accomodation and the food that you will have to buy and lend the tickets to Greg. A point to be aware is that if you don't like spiders or bugs in general you should be aware the wildlife here. You will have a good time if you like nature, beach and hard work, you should have a little patience and good English as well. (Caps)

I simply loved my time here! One month went so fast and everything became so familiar after a short while that was really hard to leave. Mahalia and her gorgeous family truly welcomed me and made me feel part of this amazing project she dreamt of and worked so hard for. The place is immersed in nature, the yoga shala is simply wonderful, I could practice everyday at the sounds of the birds and nature waking up. I was teaching one class in the morning and then could spend time socialising with the guests, sharing meals together, enjoying the beautiful pristine beaches nearby. I learnt about local culture, local foods and most importantly it taught me how to slow down and enjoy each and every precious moment everyday. I will definitely come back if I get the chance.