Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Mr Wisno is an incredible man and the most amazing host ever! He has a very big heart, very kind,very supportive, warm and loving. I super enjoyed assisting at his course and meeting his students, it was truly an incredible experience that will stay in my heart forever. I super recommend Mr Wisno if you want to have an amazing experience in Pekanbaru. God bless you

Thank you so much to Elice and Matt for the wonderful two weeks in which we experienced rural New Zealand life! They hosted us and made us feel warmly at home from the very first moment until the day we left, and for that we are truly grateful. Beyond that, they invested their free time in us — taking us around to explore together, fishing, and even hunting! they generous couple! Two weeks with them were an unforgettable experience. Thank you!

Wow, are we thankful Doro wanted to extend her trip and spend a few weeks with us! She is a keeper and we recommend her to you. From the start, Doro was friendly and fun to talk with. She fit right into our family and it felt like she’d been here for a long time (that’s a GOOD thing)—we got along great and felt so comfortable around her. Doro is detail oriented and works hard. Also, she takes initiative and asks great questions. She would survey a situation and come with ideas and suggestions (like, “What’s the priority, when we have x time and this will take y time…”) I appreciated her looking at things sensibly, and completely trusted her with anything around here. Doro helped Steve outside with a huge variety of things, like cleaning up and tying the raspberry plants for winter, harvesting celery and trimming it, saving seeds, sorting and cutting a ton of carrots, weeding, and clearing out the herb bed (those are just a few examples!). She often did extra, thoughtful, things like saving some of the herbs to dry (and thanks to that I’ve been able to use them in cooking all month!). While most of the projects were outside, Doro also helped us a lot inside the house, like cleaning up the kitchen after dinner most nights (so appreciated!) Again, that is just one of many indoor things she helped us with, and everything she did, she did well and thoroughly. We are very thankful for all her contributions here. Doro made the most of being here. First, she warmly welcomed other guests into our home and was always up for fun with them and us—game nights, concerts, hikes, walks, and talks--- she was participatory in all (and a great competitor at games!). She also made herself comfortable reading and creating art, and it was a lovely sight to see her snuggled on a couch (on the deck or in the living room) busy with her paint pens and art book. She gave us the most precious gift—a beautifully drawn collage, with squares depicting different facets of living here in Peshastin with us (we're saving that forever!). We were very sad to say goodbye. We feel like we’ve made a friend for life, and welcome Doro back anytime. Host her if you can!

Arthur y Esteban Fue muy agradable su presencia Muy tranquilos y dispuestos Me cuidaron con comidas deliciosas y conversaciones interesantes Su ayuda en el jardin y ordenando fue exelente..muy agradecido. Los recomiendo mucho

We stayed for 3 weeks at Jason and Janine’s house and it was amazing! They are so kind and so funny. We spent great evenings talking (even with our low level of English haha, they were very patient), laughing and playing board games. Janine is a lovely person, very caring and a good listener, like a mum! She also cooks very well and makes delicious cocktails, omg! Jason is such a kind and caring person. He loves making jokes and always makes sure everyone feels comfortable. And all their animals are so cute and adorable. They even included us in Janine’s birthday with all their friends, it was an unforgettable evening! We will really miss them. They made us feel like part of their family. Thank you so, so much Jason and Janine! We wish you all the happiness in the world. Laura and Eline 💋💋

Jelle and Luna were friendly and open hearted from the moment they arrived. They bonded quickly with my son, and we're always quick to offer a hand around the house, even when it was outside their working hours. We enjoyed getting to know them and very much appreciated all the work they completed while staying with us - painting, cleaning, gardening, etc. Don't hesitate to invite these two into your home.

This was my first Workaway and I could not have asked for a better experience! I had an awesome experience here. The kids are amazing - kind, funny, respectful and so energetic. I had a lot of fun teaching them and hanging out with them outside of class. I learnt so much from them - discipline, hard work, and also some kickboxing skills :) I managed to see some of the kids in action on the weekend of BMAEX, a MMA competition where different martial arts groups showcase their various disciplines. They definitely blew my mind! The volunteers got to participate as crew... but we later joined the competition as competitors and (much to my delight/surprise) all won medals. The hosts, Alice and Alvin, are really generous hosts. They are both super easy going and it was so easy talking to them! Their passion for the cause is contagious and I hope to be back to support their vision as much as possible. I have so much respect for them :) Much love to the community, it felt like home and I'm so grateful to be a part of this family for 3 weeks!

It was a wonderful pleasure to host Juliette and Antoine, they are such kind and clever people and very hardworking. I am very grateful for all the work they did in my garden as well as keeping all areas very clean and tidy. We are sad to see them leave, we will miss Antoine and Juliette very much. I would welcome them back with pleasure next time they are visiting Tassie.

I loved having Anna-Jolina here so much. She was more like having a friend visit. We had a lot of fun and some epic chats. She is happy to take on any task big or small. She worked excellently with animals of all sizes, including dogs, chickens, alpacas, camels, cows, sheep, donkeys, pigs and horses. She is fun, caring, ethical, passionate and positive, so easy to be around and very action oriented. Always happy to help myself, the animals or any other workaway volunteer staying here. Every day she looked after the morning and evening shift with the animals and trained new workaway volunteers. She is a team player with focus on what needs to be done. I would highly recommend her to everyone! I'm hoping she comes back anytime!

I had planned to come for a week, and I'm leaving happy and refreshed for my trip after two weeks here. Mark and Mint are very friendly, the hostel setting is lovely, and the schoolchildren are adorable. A wonderful human experience.

That were two really nice weeks. Martina is friendly, helpful, responsible and in very good contact with the animals and I knew I could rely on Martina when I wasn't on the farm. We had some very nice, and in some cases, special conversations. I wish Martina all the best and look forward to her visiting us again.

Nita was an outstanding volunteer, always positive and deeply committed. Her attitude, dedication, and close connection with the children and the community were extremely valuable to both the team and the development of the program. Her commitment, warmth, and energy left a beautiful and lasting impact on the children and on everyone involved, giving true meaning to our work. She will always be welcome and remembered with great affection. We sincerely appreciate her contribution, the time shared with us, and her being part of our story.

We enjoyed our stay with Linde and Said very much. They are very kind and hospitable people who make you feel welcome. There were 3 other volunteers with us so part of the fun was meeting , working and chatting with them. Our work included daily chores to attend to the goat, sheep, chickens, dogs and donkey (my personal favourite). We also cut alfalfa for the sheep to eat and they eat a lot so there was always something to keep us occupied. We were impressed with how comfortable the two hundred year old mudbrick house was to live in. It was a pleasant temperature in the heat but it also was relatively warm during the cold nights. Linde and Said are great cooks and provide lovely and plentiful authentic Moroccan food. They also offer a guided overnight tour into the desert for an extra fee. This tour which was a highlight of our entire trip! Hearing stories about life in the desert, seeing wild animals, learning about plants, finding fossils and seeing sunrise over the sand dunes made for an unforgettable experience. Also, the bus ride to and from Tagounite is long but beautiful and comfortable. We recommend this unique and interesting experience. Thanks, Linde and Said, for the wonderful stay.

Writing this one got us real emotional. Thank you Kelly for opening your seaside haven to us this Christmas. We enjoyed our time contributing and getting to know your little corner of the Caribbean. We will miss the leafy open air shala where we got the incredible opportunity to share our practice to guests, Aisie's white tipped tail wagging in the wind, Oso appearing seemingly out of nowhere for some pats, Ms. Sophie's cuteness aggression with her swipes whenever you enter the kitchen (her domain), grooving to your funky DJ sets, and sharing a hot cuppa and a chinwag in our downtime. It was our greatest pleasure to assist you with your digital footprint through website SEO optimisations and organic content creation, cooking hot meals, taking the dogs to the beach, hanging the hammock, keeping the shala/kitchen as tidy as possible and almost building a shelf haha! We are forever grateful for the community that you have introduced us to and the wonderful characters that we met over the most wonderful time of the year. For anyone coming to this remote and special part of Nicaragua, don't think twice about reaching out to Kelly to help her with whatever projects she's got going on!

I had such a great seven weeks with Lucky and Andy, and their precious furry family. They are truly wonderful hosts! The private room and bathroom were a real treat, especially after spending so much time in dorm bunkbeds! The house is in the forest, with other houses nearby. It's about a 40 minute, nice walk to the mercado in the center of town. I enjoyed living in Sumpango, where most of the women dress in their traditional Mayan clothing. It's a nice town, with lots (over 100) murals, so it's great just walking around the colorful town. I miss my sweet Capu. Such a sweet angel dog. Sometimes a bit lazy, so our neighborhood walks weren't too long. Dobbie, that fluff ball, is so soft and beautiful. She had toys, but her favorite seemed to be swatting and then chasing a crumpled up sales receipt from the supermarket!!! To this day, I still keep my receipts to crumple and give Dobbie. Then, sadly, I remember I won't see her, so I can throw my receipts in the trash. But I think of her, and miss her, every time I buy something! It's not part of the Workaway, but she slept with me in my bed every night. I loved that. I'm looking forward to visiting that wonderful family next time I'm in Guatemala! Thank you Lucky and Andy!!!

Staying with Heyner and Jenny was our first workaway. We stayed for three weeks and as you become part of the family, adopted by all this big-hearted people but also by all the cats and dogs, four goats and the two sheep, it's hard to leave. It's amazingly beautiful here, with the wooden houses, the fruit trees, the sounds of nature and all the animals like monkeys and macaws that come to visit. We took care of goats and sheep, learned to do a lot with a machete, build a living fence and worked a little on building a new house. We will leave with warm memories of the karaoke nights, Christmas together and the way too delicious dishes served three times a day.

Amazing times with these 2 beautiful girls, Sol and Vida, and their wonderful mom, Merel, began right on our arrival while showing us their place around and after jumping straight into playtime. They took us into the family right away with fun dinners together, family trips, birthday parties and also dog birthday parties which the kids organised. We had nice and deep talks with Merel who is an amazing mom. She’s very helpful and open to everything. She is the best surf teacher also, gave us the really good basics, a very very good cook with the unique recipes we learned from her. The girls are the sweetest and most social kids we’ve ever met, always full of energy, ready for the next adventure. Fun car rides to ballet, climbing eucalyptus trees together, dance parties and trampoline every time possible. Honestly we all learned from each other...a lot about cooking, gardening, sheep and chickens,… We ended up spending five unforgettable months in beautiful Aljezur, where Merel let us and helped to explore the whole Algarve region. When we came back home we felt like a little dream has just ended, looking forward to meet them again, hopefully very soon.

Luna has a really cozy and special room for volunteers with plenty of light and jungle plants directly next to it. Also the property is pretty jungleish and has super huge trees. Often you can find some monkeys and other wildlife. Almost everyday there's campfires. The shower has even hot water and the dry toilet works well and has a second seat for pee. All projects and options were clarified before and she was very flexible for changes. Playing with her son was a big pleasure, as well doing a big carport project with locals togehter. Once I just worked 3h a day there was no food provided, but if it fits Luna picks you up at the super market or drops you at the beach. That's important to know because you'll walk 30min to the beach, 45 to the next supermarket. I also really liked the space I had for myself and the conversations about life and spirituality from time to time. Thanks for hosting and wish you all the best 🌕

Nous avons passé un super séjour chez Gustavo ! Il a été très accueillant dès notre arrivée, c'est un homme souriant et jovial, qui aime ce qu'il fait et qui chéri très bien son petit paradis Les lieux de vie sont naturels, donc un peu rustique mais ça fait partie du charme de l'endroit. Tout à fait ce qui nous plaît et que nous cherchions comme expérience. La propriété est énorme, magnifique mais surtout très apaisante. Parfait pour se sentir tranquille au milieu de la nature. Le "rio" est à 45min de marche ce qui fait aussi une chouette sortie lors des temps libres. Son chien et son chat sont adorables ! Gustavo est aussi soucieux de parler plus lentement et de bien articuler, ce qui est un plus quand on ne maîtrise pas bien l'espagnol. Au niveau travail, les tâches sont variées et il pense à éviter qu'on fasse la même tâche pendant 5h, qui peut être plus ennuyeux à force. C'était notre première expérience de workaway et on est ravi de l'avoir vécu chez lui ! Encore merci à toi Gustavo pour tout ce qu'on a pu vivre et echanger durant ces 2 semaines.

I spent 3 weeks with Eneko and his family and I highly recommend it! First of all, the house and the surroundings are amazing. This area of Spain is so green and hilly, so if you like hiking you will love it. Also, despite the house is located in a small town you have a bus that goes to Tolosa (bigger city) and it's just 15 minutes away. There you have bars, shops and everything you need. Eneko it's a really friendly and open minded person and it will teach you everything you need to know about agriculture and farming. He is a great cook and you will enjoy the traditional Basque food which is amazing. His wife is also a great person and it really cares about you as you are her own son or daughter. Between them they speak in "Euskera", so maybe you don't understand anything sometimes but in my case I wanted to learn this language so it was a great way to improve. You will just have to work 4 hours per day and it's not a really hard job. Eneko makes sure you don't get bored of the work and it tries to give you different types of tasks every day. After lunch you will have the rest of the day for you. I used to go running and also went to the Library in Tolosa to do my personal projects. I think this experience is great if you are a social person and you are willing to learn about agriculture. If you just take it as a cheap holidays I think you won't enjoy it because it's not just that, you need have some interest to know about their way of life, food and culture! I enjoyed a lot my stay and felt like at home! Thanks Eneko and family for this experience :)