Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Thank you very much for your great support at the school. Our students truly enjoyed staying with you. She was a highly dedicated, reliable, and warm-hearted person, and we sincerely appreciate your valuable contributions and support. We wish you all the very best and hope to stay in touch in the future.

I can say without a doubt that Mr. Firat has been the best host I’ve ever encountered through Workaway. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and helped me truly enjoy everything Ankara has to offer. Thanks to his thoughtful care, I was able to deeply experience and appreciate the beautiful culture of Türkiye. The Location & Accommodation: His home is perfectly situated in what I felt was the safest area of Ankara. It’s an ideal spot with all the necessary amenities within walking distance and excellent access to public transportation, making it very easy to explore the city. The Work & Experience: Mr. Firat was incredibly supportive in helping me settle in. The household tasks were very light and manageable, usually taking only an hour or two to complete. My main role was spending time with his children, which became the most precious part of my stay. The kids are so bright and cheerful, and the entire family is just overflowing with love. If you are looking for a host in Ankara, I cannot recommend this place enough. You won’t just find a host; you will find a lifelong friend. This experience has left me with unforgettable memories, and I feel so lucky to have stayed here.

It was wonderful hosting Eva for two months. Although she’d only had six months experience with horses she was a very quick learner, and learnt to handle my herd of five really well. She was also a great cook, and good at housework or anything we needed her to do. She’s very fit, energetic and bubbly and I can fully recommend her for any kind of Workaway experience. We had a lovely time together and Eva is welcome back anytime 💗💗

Vivimos una linda experiencia en este voluntariado, por 20 días. María y Hugo son dos seres muy especiales que te reciben con mucho cariño. Desde el inicio fueron muy claros con nuestras labores en su granja, eso hace que sea muy provechoso el tiempo. Además de las labores, también aprendes mucho de los conocimientos de María en relación a las plantas medicinales, alimentos fermentados, conservas y jardinería. Hugo te alegra el día con su fino humor y todas las enseñanzas de la cultura Uruguaya. Estamos muy agradecidos por la oportunidad de hacer parte de esta linda familia que dejó huella en nuestro corazón.

Kaito and Midori were with us for almost a month and they were absolutely fantastic Workawayers! As workers they were very efficient and hard working. They took on any and all tasks with a smile and enthusiasm. They were keen to learn new skills and got stuck into even the less enjoyable jobs! As house guests they were absolutely magnificent. They were respectful, polite and incredibly intuitive with using and sharing the space with a young, busy family. We shared all meals together and they loved trying our food and cooking traditional Japanese meals for us. We most thoroughly enjoyed their company and were sad to see them leave to employment. We would have them back as Workawayers in a heartbeat! Thank you Kaito and Midori, all the best on the next stage in your journey and we hope to see you again!

The experience with this lovely family has been wonderful and unforgettable. With Andrea, Giulia, Samu and Gabri, I have always felt comfortable and I have learned a lot of things from all of them. They have always taken care of me and whether I needed something. I don't eat gluten and Giulia has paid special attention to my diet, providing me very good and tasty food I could eat! They have a very beautiful dog, Lulù who likes to be cuddled and gives their home a very cozy feeling. I also have been able to visit breathtaking cities that were close to Mestrino (Bologna, Padova and Venezia), helping me fall in love even more with italian culture. I am so grateful for my first Workaway experience and my first italian family. Grazie a tutti, mi mancate! :)

We greatly appreciated this experience. Natalia and Eyal made us very welcome. The tasks were very interesting, especially the cooking of mangoes and bamboo construction. the place is perfect for those who love the quiet of the countryside.

I liked Cuenca a lot. Michelle and Klever who are the people in charge of the school as well as the teachers have been very friendly. I got a lot of nice food to prepare myself some breakfast. I just regretted a bit that we haven't been doing anything together. Because coming in contact with locals is what I like about workaway. But I have been in contact with the students (who have been very friendly and interested to study) and one invited me to spent Christmas with her boyfriends family and we did some other activities together. And luckily I met other people I knew before and met some new ones in Cuenca. About the classes: I got some ideas for conversational topics and they have some games which you can use. It's good to be a bit spontaneous about the classes, as you have to adapt it to the skill level of everyone. As I didn't know what they've already learned, I just had to try things out. It was good to use some pictures to talk about or to choose a specific topic and give them some vocabulary to talk about it. I guess it would be nice to link the talking to their studies. But they learned sth. anyway. The school is not especially nice, as it is directly at a crossroad. But if you like to have your own space, it will be good, as you're going to be the only one staying there at night. Thank you for having me, wish you all the best!

Just wow! If you're looking for a fabulous place to stay, Frédé and Fern is the right address. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed us with open arms and made us feel right at home. The Casita is seriously luxurious, especially after some travels - it's got everything you need, and a queen-size bed! The peacefulness of the place is just what we needed. The views and the sunsets from their property are absolutely stunning. Work hours were from 8:30 AM to 12 PM, which was perfect for us. Frédé and Fern explained what to do and how they liked things done. Plus, the tasks were varied, from house maintenance to garden work. It was the perfect blend of privacy and togetherness. We had plenty of laughs and chats, making the whole experience feel like a family gathering. And don't even get me started on Fern's homemade stone oven pizza - it was just delicious! If you want to enjoy some tranquility, the beach, and the sea, in a warm and inviting atmosphere, we can't recommend Frédé and Fern enough. Thank you both for such a magical time! It was truly unforgettable and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

I spent two weeks with this beautiful family. They are really flexible and kind. The house is quite isolated, and their children are still living with them and often need lifts to go to university or work. One of my main tasks was being a taxi driver. When not, Margo and Peers asked me to help with different tasks such as painting, tidying, picking tomatoes, or cooking, but I could manage my time by myself. Most of the time, I also did many activities. Margo is really inspiring and suggested wonderful things to do, such as drum lessons, a sauna near the lake, shared dinners in an ecovillage, sing in pub , a healthy conference, a cacao ceremony, or yoga. I loved her energy. I also had great conversations with Peers and shared good moments and parties with their children. I highly recommend this lovely family. You will share very good food in this house, as everybody cooks. Two weeks were too short to stay. I recommend coming with your own car or having a driving licence so you can borrow a car, because the house is in the countryside. They have really good accent and take time to speak with you. I really appreciate that.

Luis is very kind and welcoming. His dogs are so sweet. We really had a great time at his place. We would love to go back. Thanks for everything, love tiger

Cosimo and Elena were 5 star volunteers. Anything asked of them they would complete with a smile. They did a great job gardening, painting, cleaning and so much more. Any host would be luckly to have them. Two thumbs up!

As a first experience, it went very well. The place is beautiful, and the owners are truly kind and hospitable. They provided me with everything I needed for a relaxing stay, and Kiki is a truly excellent cook; on the first evening, she cooked delicious couscous. The property is very beautiful, large, and surrounded by greenery, with an ocean view. I recommend avoiding winter because it's very rainy, and when the north wind blows, it gets cold.

I was travelling with a friend, and Holly and her family welcomed us for one week. She was really flexible: we didn’t know how long we wanted to stay, and when we found a job in Letterfrack near her house, we had to leave quite quickly. The tasks could vary depending on your skills and what you like. We mainly did tidying and cleaning, and we could organize our days the way we wanted. She only asked for a few hours of work per day. Sometimes we decided to work all day so we could get more days off to visit around Westport. Her family is very nice and they have so many stories. We never got bored, and their accent is quite easy to understand, even if you don’t speak English very well. Most of the time, we shared breakfast and dinner together. You only have to prepare food once a week. Their house is located on the main road, so it’s very easy to take the bus. We really spend great time with them.

Michelle and Callum were absolutely fantastic - they took amazing care of all the pets, loving them as their own. They had to deal with Gizmo dog going blind unexpectedly - they really handled the situation with patience and care, vets visits and ongoing medical supervision. Always in communication and ready to help out with any house d.i.y - Callum new boiler install - Balkans style ! Blessed to have had them as workawayers .

Although my volunteers usually help with taking care of my rescue animals, I had a major maintenance job to do in my house and when I saw Jen's profile, I thought she might be the right person to get it done. I was not disappointed. Jen expertly used a circular saw to remove decorations on the many security grills that were unattractive and blocked the view from the windows. She knew exactly what to do with treating the rust on the grills and giving everything a nice fresh coat of paint. The end result was fantastic and showed it had been done by a professional. Jen indirectly helped my cats and dogs by improving my living environment which lifts my mood everyday. Jen is a great person to be around, easy to talk with and got along with all my friends who loved her. I highly recommend her to hosts who are looking for a competent volunteer who is easy going and who can get the job done in a professional no fuss way. We really enjoyed having you here Jen and our lives are better for your stay with us.

Catherine & Martin are really warm and welcoming people. They were really kind to let us stay at their second home while we were converting our campervan. Having their help and advice gave us a great base to start our NZ adventure from. Helping out around their farm was relaxed and interesting. They invited us over many times for special events and we had such a good time learning about working with farm animals. It was a pleasure to have this experience. Thank you for everything, Catherine & Martin! PS. Give pats to the girls!

I stayed a few days in carla's house. Carla and her family welcomed me in a last minutes! She is really flexible. This family is really nice. Children are really kind and they are able to keep busy themselves. The youngest one have a lot of energie though. My main tasks were taking care of children, the dog and cleaning house. I recommande to come with your own car, the house is located in countryside. Otherwise I did some activities with them, like going to the pub and listen to music, and discovering landscape by car. I spend a short and great time.

We had such a wonderful experience with Mandy and Brian! Our living space was private, cozy and nice. We had many great talks about life and cultural differences around the globe. Helping out around their place was a pleasure - everything was done on a relaxed pace, while having good chat and fun. Mandy prepared us many great meals and Magnus is really missing the cheesy muffins. They were really helpful and advised us on places to visit, even took us to some fossicking places in the area. We learned much during our stay - thank you for everything, Mandy & Brian.

I had a very good time at the hostel :) I taught yoga for a month, 6 days a week, and the rest of my time was free - just as stated in the profile. This place is a little family. I fell sick the first week I arrived and everyone took care of me (mind you, I couldn't even stand up). The communication with Emma (the current manager) was easy and clear. The guests that come to the place are not the very young crowd, they're usually 30+, have jobs (co-working space :) ), have traveled, and have a great conversation. I met a lot of people there and these contacts were very enriching. The place is well kept, it's being cleaned everyday and volunteers do pay attention to cleanliness. Guests might not behave their best regarding that topic - unfortunately that how it goes in hostels sometimes. I appreciated that all the volunteers stayed in the same dorm, there are not too much movement of people (as we usually stay at least one month) and it feels safer (as we all know each other). There are tons of activities throughout the week happening at the hostel (I'm an early bird, going to sleep early, so I did not take part in most) and the place is located in the center -- it's really a great place to stay. I will miss my baby love, Cumbita (la perrita !!) so much ! Sending love to the whole team