Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I stayed with this family 10 days, and I wish I could have stayed longer. Such a wonderful, kind, and loving family. I ate great food, I learned a lot of new things and I had an amazing time. Thank you so much once again! 🥰 この家族と10日間過ごしましたが、もっと長く滞在したかったです。本当に素晴らしく、親切で、愛情深い家族でした。 美味しい料理をいただき、たくさんの新しいことを学び、素晴らしい時間を過ごせました。 本当にありがとうございました！🥰

Ich hatte einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt bei Bill & Jan auf ihrer kleinen Farm. Dort konnte ich vieles erleben. Ich konnte unter anderem das Handling und Melken einer Kuh lernen. Außerdem versorgt man auch die Hühner, die Enten und den Hund. Vor allem draußen im Garten gab es immer viel zu arbeiten. Die beiden haben sich wirklich sehr darum bemüht, den Aufenthalt für mich gewinnbringend zu gestalten. Sie nahmen mich zu Dinners bei Freunden, wo ich auf außergewöhnliche Menschen getroffen bin und sogar Freundschaften entstehen konnten. Sie nahmen mich auch mit auf ein Farmertreffen, wo man Einblicke und Begegnungen bekommt, die man sonst als Tourist nicht bekommt. Man hat außerdem die Gelegenheit, mitzukommen zu den Māori-Sprachkursen, die die beiden geben, und bei den Trainingsterminen der Freiwilligen Feuerwehr mitzumachen sowie zu den Gottesdiensten, teils zusammen mit einer Maorigemeinde. Bill hat mir seinen Aalspeer ausgeliehen und ich konnte Aale fangen und räuchern. Sie haben das perfekte Beispiel geliefert, warum man als Workawayer besser Land und Leute kennenlernt als als normaler Tourist. Das Essen war authentisch, lecker, vielfältig und interessant. Und schließlich war es wunderbar, die beiden und ihr Wirken kennenzulernen.

Karolina and Adam spent two weeks with us and made a serious dent into our to-do list. Their comprehension of English is brilliant, (probably better than ours), so communication was never a problem. They were awesome house mates, keeping everything clean and tidy. Cleaned up and washed the dishes without us having to ask for it. They did not only enjoy to spend time with all the animals, they really helped to look after all of them too. When they helped us to round up the sheep to have their vaccinations and their drenches, they didn’t hesitate. They feed and cuddled the rabbits, even the grumpy one. They helped to look after our three spoiled dogs, and even the goldfish. Most of their work included gardening, weeding, painting the porch (to perfection), they worked hard moving loads of compost. They also gave our messy country workshop a great tidy up. They patiently spent most evenings with us boring old folks – sharing home cooked dinners, watching the fascinating NZ news ;), playing board games and were an absolute pleasure to have around. We really missed them after they left. I think even the animals missed them. They are the kind of helpers you’d want to come back again. Thank you for everything, Karolina and Adam. Meeting you was really enriching our lives.

Amazing Place :) Suuuper lovely people and the work is very chill. Gigante is a place to stay. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to be back <3

This place is truly unique. I arrived without any expectations and found inner peace. From the very first day, I felt at ease. The days are clearly structured, yet there is still time to explore the surroundings, have conversations, or read. The group dynamic was really special, both with the other volunteers and with the nuns. I couldn’t imagine a better place to immerse myself in the teachings of the Buddha and the practice of meditation. I would do it again at any time and I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been part of it all for three weeks. If you want to ‘find yourself,’ this might be the wrong place — but if you are ready to let go of your identification with the ego, then this is exactly the right place to go.

It was a great pleasure to host Claire. She was consistently kind, helpful and enthusiatic and generally just great to have around. Highly recommended to any host

Our experience with Jill was extremely pleasant. First of all, Jill is a very sweet, kind and down to earth person. She loves to cook and she loves cuddling her lovely sheep dog Skye near the fireplace. We had lots of exciting moments doing the jobs on the farm. Some of these jobs included installing an electric fence to stop the bulls from getting out of their area, walking the dogs, cleaning the air bnb, chopping wood, sorting sheep, taking down electric fence lines and assisting in pounding new fence posts with a machine into the ground. We also played a few games with Jill and some of her guests. Some of these games we had never played before but we decided to try them anyway and it turned out to be an excellent time. You will enjoy Sam the faithful sheep dog that has a very charismatic personality!

What a fine young man! Kind, thoughtful, enthusiastic, helpful, energetic, self motivated. I can thoroughly recommend to any host.

Our time spent with Cassie was fantastic! She was instantly part of the family and we were very very sad to see her go home. Cassie is very self motivated and willing to try new things. She has a great sense of humor and a very well educated young lady. Anyone would be so lucky to share their time and have her in their home. She was an absolute gem with our daughter, despite having limited experience. Her care and observations of the animals was impeccable. We will miss her dearly and hope to see her sometime again ❤️

I stayed for about six months with Sara, Cecilia and Marcello, and it was truly an amazing experience. From the very beginning they were patient, honest, warm, and welcoming, and I immediately felt part of the family. Of course there were some ups and downs but whenever small challenges came up, we always managed to solve them together. Communication felt easy and natural. Throughout my stay, they were incredibly helpful. I had everything I needed—they even provided me with a monitor so I could follow my graphics course more easily. They gave me a lot of freedom in how I organized my days. Mainly, I helped with things around the house and spent time with Ceci after school, but it was never overwhelming, I still had plenty of free time. When Sara was working from home, we sometimes went for walks, which became a little routine of ours :). On weekends I usually planned trips to discover new cities, and they often suggested places or even brought me along with them. I loved getting to know not just the three of them, but also their wider family and friends. Thanks to them, I never once felt like an outsider. I really appreciated how they were interested in me and my culture as well. And certainly, I have to mention the delicious dishes prepared by both Sara and Marcello, and of course the Nonnas, Donatella and Luisa! They all left a pretty big impression on me. Ceci can be a tough cookie sometimes, but she has a huge heart and she is incredibly smart, curious and a great little cook :). I really miss her a lot—and all of them. I’m truly grateful that I had the opportunity to share this experience with them. Living with them wasn’t just a stay—it was the start of a real friendship. And I’m sure it’s not the end, but only the beginning.

Me and my girlfriend had an amazing week at the coffee farm. We really felt part of the family and learned a lot about Colombian life and culture (and coffee ofcourse)! We did an array of tasks such as gardening, painting, coffee picking, ... But also spent time with everyone during meals, breaks, or even hiking up the mountain. This was one of the experiences that really made our Colombia travels :) And it was also our first workaway experience! Thank you so much again for everything.

I can definitely recommend for everyone to stay with Malcolm and Alfie. I had such a great experience, I felt treated well, every time I needed something they had always been willing to help me with everything. I truly felt like at home. If you want to visit New York during your stay, this is great place where volunteer as it's only 1 hour away from Stamford by train. Overall I am really grateful for this experience. For me personally if there would be another opportunity in life to get back and spend time with Malcolm and Alfie: I wouldn't hesitate to. Thank you Malcolm, Alfie, Haldan and Quinn.

We had a lovely time hosting both Cyrille and Florence and would happily recommend them to anybody looking for 2 genuine people . They assisted with a variety of tasks and were happy to tackle anything asked of them . They enjoyed and interacted with the animals and other people alike and were great company , very respectful of our home and property . They would be welcome back anytime .

Anthony and Agathe stayed with me for almost a month, and it was such a great time. When they were here, I didn’t have to worry about the farm at all — they took care of everything! Cooking, looking after the cows, cleaning, planting… they handled it all. They helped me so much. Agathe cooked amazing food, and Anthony was always ready to help with anything. I’m really grateful for both of them.

I had the best time staying at Guys Hill this November! Jen, Chi Lye, Alannah (and Otis) welcomed me to their ‚small’ farm so warmly that I soon felt at home here. During my three weeks I learned so much and gained a lot of experience in various areas (horses, chickens, gardening, backing, cooking, tractors, chainsawing...). Jen and Chi Lye are always eager to teach you new things and for you to step out of your comfort zone to learn new skills. There’s always plenty of work around the farm, that even though tasks could be physically demanding from time to time, no day was ever the same. I also had the privilege of living and working with other Workawayers, who made the stay extra fun and special. Thank you for all the chats, meals, stories, experience, knowledge and patience shared with me. I would love to visit one day to see how the project new farm went!

This was my first work away experience and I’m so grateful that it was here. I helped in the garden most of the time which was really nice as well as helped with some content creating. The staff were all so helpful and friendly. The owners are so generous and kind and always checked in on me. Im so grateful for the opportunity. The reserve was so beautiful and peaceful. Definitely reccomend it!

Emily and Ashleigh were truly the best volunteers I have ever had, and I say that from the bottom of my heart. When I opened my hotel in Prizren, I was going through one of the hardest and most stressful periods of my life. I was trying to start a business from nothing, dealing with problems every day, and honestly, there were moments when I felt completely alone. But then they came, and they helped me like family. Not like volunteers — like a brother and a sister. I will never forget the way they stood by me. Even when it was their free time, even when they had absolutely no obligation, even when I didn’t ask — they were there. They never made me feel like I was bothering them, never made me feel guilty. They just showed up and helped, and that meant more to me than I can ever put into words. They supported me emotionally when I was stressed and worried, and they helped me with everything from cleaning to managing a huge hotel that felt impossible for one person to handle alone. They saw me during my most challenging moments, and instead of walking away, they stayed. That says everything about the kind of people they are. What they did for me is something I will remember for as long as I live. Their kindness, their honesty, their energy — it all left a mark on me. They became part of my life and they will always remain a part of it. I mean this sincerely: they will be invited to every family event I have in the future, because I truly consider them family friends now. People like them don’t come around often, and I was lucky to meet them at the exact time I needed help the most. Whoever gets them as volunteers in the future will be very lucky. Not just because they work hard, but because they care. And that is something you cannot buy and you cannot teach. They bring warmth, respect, and real support wherever they go. I send love and respect from Kosovo, Malsor

Rachel was a great help during her volunteering. In addition to being diligent in her tasks, she brought great energy to the Hostel by organizing various activities. Her French-English bilingualism is truly an asset :) We would gladly take her back as a volunteer whenever she wishes (just saying :) ).

Nate and Jeanne are so easyto work with. They are personable, friendly, and have a willingness to try any task asked of them. They worked hard on a variety of projects. Very communicative of their needs and abilities. Both of them have turned out to be great cooks. So open to cooking with new foods and trying new dishes. Great with kids, our kids absolutely loved interacting with them. Glad we had this duo join our farm.

I am honestly honoured that I have been contacted by Kirsten; I spent couple of weeks in Pecos, NM; one week by myself, where I took care of the 3 lovely dogs, and one week helping around the house, where the main help was to paint some walls. Kirsten is an adorable woman, very kind and gentle who took care of me as part of the family, and I felt treated the same from her husband Kit, and the 2 "kids", Kit and Kaimana. I felt very much at home, and it came naturally to me to help as much as I could with whatever I could. I have been fed amazing food as well, and I really appreciate that. I had a very beautiful room with forest view: worth a 5-star resort! So hard to move on with life, as I felt connected with not only the family, but also with the 3 dogs :( thanks guys for everything, it is such an amazng experience where I re-connected so much with animals and nature!!