Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Maria Angelica y su familia son adorables, nos sentimos como en casa. Acogen a los volontarios con mucha alegria y bondad. Se dedican en serio a la preservación del bosque secco, respetan a la naturaleza y a los animales. La habitación es muy buena y la comida una maravilla ☺️ Las chicas Paula y Valeri se llevaron bien con mi hijo : juegos, taller de mostacillas, risas y más ! Gracias de corazón por todo lo que compartimos con ustedes. Les deseo muy buena suerte por el futuro ❤️

Reading your message truly touched our hearts and brought big smiles to all our faces! It makes us so happy to hear that your first Workaway experience at this place was everything you had imagined and more. We absolutely loved having you with us for those two and a half weeks. From the very beginning, you weren't just a volunteer; you truly became part of our family. You fit into our village life so naturally, and your cheerful attitude and wonderful spirit made every activity so much more fun. You were a fantastic team player, and your kindness has left a lasting mark on the village. We are so grateful for the incredible energy and creativity you poured into everything. The children still talk about you—they absolutely loved the fun games and dancing! Your help with the murals, your brilliant ideas for our Instagram and GetYourGuide, and your initiative in promoting our woodcarving and thrift shop have been truly invaluable to us. We’re also so glad you got to experience the peaceful side of our community, from the meditation retreat to the local markets. Thank you again, Rita, for everything. We already miss your presence around the village, but we are so happy to have these wonderful memories with you. Please remember that you always have a home here. We wish you all the very best on your next adventure, and we truly can't wait for the day you come back to visit us again!

Linn and Metta are awesome girls who have a great friendship with each other which makes them lovely to be around. They are respectful considerate girls with a good work ethic. They were willing to take on jobs that involved a lot of physical strength, getting dirty and patience. They applied themselves to each task with serious determination taking pride to complete the job to a good and satisfactory level. They have great communication skills, they speak English well, and they both have a good sense of humor. They enjoyed meeting local community members and adapted well into their new cultural environment. Conversations were open and fun learning about each others cultures what we share and our cultural differences. I can highly recommend Linn and Metta as 2 great workaways to have come help you. They seem to love meeting new people and immersing themselves into the local cultural. I loved having them here and wish them all the very best for their future and safe travels.

It was wonderful to meet Daichi and host him here for a few weeks in the fall. Daichi really helped me with a lot of homesteading tasks that had to be done quickly before the cold weather set in; he was instrumental! He helped insulate our chicken coop and winterize our bee hives, as well as carefully dig up a large bed of potatoes. He also helped my partner move a huge pile of branches that we thought we would need several more people to achieve. He has a great work ethic - he is willing to get dirty and really help out; working hard is no big deal to Daichi. At the same time, Daichi is humble and accepts with an open mind things that might be outside his comfort zone (we brought him to an ecstatic dance and he probably thought it was weird, but gave it a go). He was really amazing with our small son, who needed a buddy; Daichi was kind and attentive with him. Thank you Daichi for your visit!

Abs and Rissa were a pleasure to host. They were punctual, motivated, and hardworking, and helped with a wide range of tasks including garden work, planting, woodworking, filling joints, painting and cleaning the restaurant and kitchen. All tasks were done carefully and reliably. They were also very easy to be around and naturally became part of daily life here. We enjoyed spending time together, sharing stories, and connecting socially, which added a lot to the overall experience. They were communicative, respectful, and kept everything clean and tidy. Overall, Abs and Rissa contributed both through their work and their positive energy. We would happily welcome them back and warmly recommend them to other hosts.

I had a wonderful time working with Maru and her family in this wonderful place! The hostel is beautiful and chill and the nature surrounding the hostel is even more magical! Mille Gracias Maru <3 Las tres semañas estuvieron increíble! Un abrazo fuerte :] Saludos Kito

Nolle did an excellent job with us. He connected genuinely with the students from day one and quickly became someone they felt comfortable and happy around. He is a very kind, calm, and relaxed person, and that energy was felt every day at the school. He truly enjoyed coming in, was always willing to help in any way he could, and offered his support whenever it was needed. The students grew very fond of him, which says a lot about who he is as a person. We’re really grateful for the time he shared with us and we wish him nothing but the best in whatever comes next. Overall he is a great human being.

Gracie was excellent - top weeder (sorry for the monotony... ) and reliable house sitter. Great conversationalist too! Always welcome back, enjoy the rest of your time in NZ! Cheers

We spent 10 amazing days at Katsuura with Michael, lord Kit Kat and a few other workawayers, and time absolutely flew by. Michael made us feel right at home from the start. The work was varied and honestly didn’t feel like work. The place is surrounded by beautiful nature and close to the beach, which made the whole experience even more special. Wishing you all the best, and we’re very curious to see how this place will turn out!

I had the best time staying with Tracey and Andrew. Their dogs are the best! I was made to feel very welcome from the beginning, and I learnt a lot of new skills while I was there- more than I ever expected! The garden was lovely to work in and the accommodation was great too. As my first workaway experience I couldn't have had a better host. Thank you for a great stay and I'll miss all the dogs for sure.

Valérie & Francis are the kind of volunteers every host hopes for — the ones you’d happily choose over dozens of other requests. They are a beautiful, adventurous young couple who fully embraced the cultural experience and quickly felt like part of the place rather than just visitors. They stayed consistently busy during their time with us and jumped in wherever help was needed: gardening, transplanting, composting, BBQ prep, and general daily tasks. Their teamwork is excellent — they communicate well, support each other naturally, and work efficiently without needing supervision. Beyond the practical help, they brought a genuinely calming, positive vibe to our space. Super easy to live and work with, respectful, proactive, and thoughtful. I truly appreciated the awesome support they gave while staying here. These two beautiful souls make an outstanding team and will do incredibly well in whatever they put their minds to next. Any host would be lucky to have Valérie & Francis volunteer with them — highly recommended without hesitation. 🌿✨

Savanna is a nice, smart, and friendly person. She always makes the class environment cheerful. The students love her. It was a great experience with her.Thanks for all Sav :)

Sofía came at the end of 2025 for a couple of weeks. Her profile immediately caught our attention. She's a very enthusiastic person; she's happy about everything and communicates easily. She's a real animal lover, and so are we, so the connection was great. We appreciate how she integrates herself into our already in-place team. The dynamic was great, and we really enjoyed that she's so funny (especially for the Christmas dinner; I still laugh about "Big Egg"). She's curious about everything, and her experience in a pig sanctuary was much appreciated here. She was excellent with the horses, dogs, and cats, showing great skills with animals. Furthermore, she discovered new skills (finding water!), and I, personally, think she had a good connection with Nicaragua. We are still in touch in the ex-volunteers group, and we hope to see her again.

Alessa and Casper are such a lovely couple with beautiful positive energy. They were incredibly helpful and always willing to support me with enthusiasm and responsibility. Beyond the work, we shared some really fun and memorable moments together exploring and spending time around the island. I truly enjoyed having them here and would warmly recommend them to any host.

I spontaneously chose to do this Workaway and could not have had a better experience. Cansu was very accommodating and welcoming. I really enjoyed meeting the other volunteers and the apartment was very comfortable. My favourite part was meeting the students who were all so eager to learn. I would love to come again and volunteer. Great experience!

It was a great experience to be hosted by Aria, Sam and the kids! Such a wonderful family, with beautiful energies and healthy lifestyle and dynamics, we surely learned a lot from them! The tasks were fair, the food was great and we had fun shared evenings, including a game night and a movie night! If you're looking to volunteer around Whangarei, bring good vibes and stay here for a while!

I cannot speak highly enough about my experience here! The teachers Miss Juli, and Miss Dasek were incredible. I loved my days assisting them with their classes. The students were so kind and thoughtful, I felt so loved. The family I stayed with were also amazing! Valentino was a lovely host, the room was spacious and it was so nice to get to stay in a traditional style Balinese home! If I could have stayed longer I definitely would have!

I had a great time at Ingrid's. She was clear and very helpful about the yard and garden work, and her house is beautiful. The area was great to explore, and I had a good time meeting Ingrid's friends and neighbors.

Grateful for Maheesha’s and Garrick’s warm welcome to their home and family. Their house is cozy, views are stunning and their children are the sweetest and kindest little humans. Also they have a super friendly cat. I got many recommendations for exploring in the area. Thank you for these couple of weeks.

I had the loveliest time on the finca ☺️ Wilma and Harm were so kind and really looked after me - thank you!!! 😄 it is such a special and beautiful place and I liked connecting with people who were staying as guests at the farm, and the family living and working there - they really helped me practice Spanish and I feel I've improved a bit thanks to them ☺️ my main task was helping care for the vanilla , picking it and drying it , I feel I've learnt a completely new skill and found it interesting learning about the process😄 THANK YOU! 😊🙏