Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

We loved our experience volunteering for 10 days with Pippa and Brent. They are very welcoming hosts, providing a very comfortable and lovely stay ! the place is beautiful, and the animals are all such funny characters. We had the best time having fun with the most hilarious group of piggies, waking them up in the morning to check on them, where after lots of grunts they all swiftly go back into bed, or spend their day rootling around in the sun, or Pearl who likes to chase everyone and have zoomies! The animals are so happy there! thank you Pippa!

I stayed with Yeldos and his family for 2 weeks during my visit. They were very welcoming, and made me feel right at home. We shared many meals and meaningful conversations together, and I learned a lot about working on a farm. It was a great experience to help out with feeding the sheep and chickens, collecting eggs, and doing some manual work and construction. It was a great way to not worry about life, and to just take things day by day with no stress. Yeldos and I found out that we have a lot in common. We are both Christian, veterans, like classic rock, and both enjoy traveling. He was always very fair, and even gave an extra day off if I did a lot of extra work some days. The experience was very rewarding, and a great way to experience life in Kazakhstan. It was nice to experience your way of life, and to share our life stories with each other. Thank you to Yeldos and to your hospitable family! God bless you.

I spent two weeks at the retreat and enjoyed every moment of the experience. Mac and Hayley’s family are absolutely wonderful (the kids are lovely), the place where they live is beautiful, and I loved helping out in the garden. The living areas are cozy and welcoming, and it was a real pleasure to share stories and experiences with the other guests. If you love pets you'll Iove it also. New Plymouth is easily accessible by car or bike, which is a bonus. I would definitely recommend staying with these hosts.

Linda and Andy were just a dream to volunteer for! I had a brilliant time staying in their gorgeous place for just under two weeks and was lucky to be joined by another vol who was also awesome. Would 100% recommend this Workaway 😌 Communication was very clear throughout and the jobs were straight forward - weeding and painting (and discovering a love for painting sheds, apparently). I didn't have a hire car initially and they they very kindly took me on ventures with them - it was great getting the chance to see more of the area. Not only that, but they gave me some fab recommendations for walks on the land and areas to explore when I got my hire car. Not to mention, they are full of fabulous travel stories and I really enjoyed all of our conversations. Lots of laughs and a chance to chill out in such a peaceful space. Thanks SO much for having me, hope we cross paths again ☺️

Erik and his two sweet boys are truly wonderful. My homestay in their house started on Halloween night. They were so casual and friendly that I immediately felt comfortable. Every single day, Erik planned and organized many fun activities for me like hiking, walking, bonfire, pubs, shopping, and more. With all his experience, he must be one of the best tour guides not only in Victoria but anywhere in the world. Thanks to his patience and kindness, I felt my English improve day by day, and this is definitely helping me in my daily life in Canada now. My first homestay experience became one of the best memories of my life ever. I truly recommend spending time with them to anyone who is seeking a genuine and heartwarming Canadian experience. There is no host in the world as gifted as you. I will never take for granted the opportunity to have met you, Erik, and your two boys. Arigatou gozaimashita!!! Cheers.

Der was a reliable and respectful volunteer. He completed his tasks well and communicated clearly throughout his stay. He adapted easily to the environment and was pleasant to have around the hostel. We appreciate his help and wish him the best in his future travels and volunteering experiences.

Isambard was a reliable and respectful volunteer. He completed his tasks well and communicated clearly throughout his stay. He adapted easily to the environment and was pleasant to have around the hostel. We appreciate his help and wish him the best in his future travels and volunteering experiences.

We had a lovely time staying with Josi and Simon. Their house is really something special and we felt very comfortable throughout, had everything we needed and more. The work we were asked to do was fair and they let us manage our time and task list independently. It was pretty warm when we stayed so having flexibility around working hours helped a lot! The food on offer was always delicious with plenty of fresh produce, some even from their orchard and garden. We enjoyed a lovely few hours with Josi' mum Margery and bonded with their dog Bertie who is ever so sweet. We don't know where they get their energy from but we left feeling very inspired!

I had such an amazing stay here with Xavier. He made sure that the work was never too hard and even when it was cold made sure we stayed warm! His place and the surrounding woods are a very magical place, can't recommend this place enough.

We were so very fortunate to spend time with Kerry and Martin at their lovely home in France. Our workaway month at Baights was memorable and thoroughly enjoyable in every way. The beautiful art filled historic house was comfortable and a delight to stay in. Caring for their lovely home was a privilege. The town of Montfort de Chalosse and surrounding villages are historic and picturesque. Best of all though, was the charming company - Kerry and Martin were phenomenal hosts in every way. Both are engaging conversationalists' and truly marvelous cooks sharing many memorable meals with us. Their fluency in French added so much to our understanding of the Chalosse, the food and French culture in general. They never tired of our many questions which could have easily bordered on tedium. The many memories of our stay will not soon fade, and we sincerely hope we will meet-up with Kerry and Martin again.

We have been hosting volunteers for approximately 18 years and I can honestly say that Alice and Joffrey are among the best we've ever had the pleasure to host. Thank you both for the time you spent on our farm. You fit right in our farm from the start, jumping in and doing whatever needed to be done, even chasing cows! Neither Keith or I can adequately tell you how grateful we are that you were here and stepped up and took care of the farm and all the animals while Keith had his surgery and afterwards. Everything was in great hands! I enjoyed all the talking, cooking, and baking we did. Jeffrey, your goat misses you and the dogs miss their walks with both of you. We loved having you and you are welcome back anytime. We would have kept you longer if we were able. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Sandra and Keith

I spent 10 days with Kitti and her family, and I must say I had a wonderful time with them. They are very welcoming and kind, and the presence of several other guests made this week memorable. For my first experience with Workaway, it was ideal, and I have excellent memories of Ayutthaya.

I really enjoyed meeting Paul and Ali during my first Workaway experience. They are incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive—and you never lack anything with them. The work is very easy-going, the hours are clearly defined, and you can arrange them however you like, which is great! It’s a very calm and relaxing way of life, in a beautiful environment—everything you need to start a trip with complete peace of mind. Thank you for everything!

I spent a whole week with Ken, his colleagues, and the children, and I loved it. I learned so much from them, and they were all incredibly kind and welcoming. Phayao is also a very pleasant city where life is good. I could have stayed there much longer because I felt so comfortable. I highly recommend Ken and the whole team. Thank you so much.

I had an incredible first Workaway experience with Gandis’ family ! I stayed there for one week. I loved being able to join the English classes both at home and at the schools, and helping with English by talking often with Rizal (her husband) and his friends — we had such good laughs together! 🤣 The only thing I would have liked to have is a bit more organization. Knowing the work schedule in advance would have helped me plan my time and also keep some free moments for myself. Sometimes it was difficult because the schedule was very flexible. This is really the only point that could be improved. 😊 Apart from that, the family is amazing! Always attentive, in a good mood, and you will definitely never miss a good meal. I 100% recommend Gandis ! I really bonded with her !

My one-week stay with Okta and his family was a profoundly beautiful experience. Despite the short duration, I felt genuinely welcomed and cared for by Okta, his parents, and the entire Blawong community. Okta and his parents are pure-hearted souls, exuding a rare kindness. This is a perfect opportunity for those seeking an authentic connection with Javanese culture and a lifestyle deeply rooted in nature, spirituality, community, and simplicity. My many conversations with Okta were a highlight, offering fascinating insights into local culture and lifestyle. Helping at the kindergarten was a joy; the children are incredibly sweet and full of wonderful energy. I also had the opportunity to enjoy a language exchange session with high school students through one of Okta's friends. It's a truly special place that I feel fortunate to have found, and I really wish to come back in the future.

Marco is a wonderfull person to have over and instantly bacame part of the family. He is interested and interesting, very strong yet so kind and gentle, curious, open minded, fun with such beautiful energy. Our two guys clicked rigth away with Marco and the dogs ''had a ball'' with him, and we all agree on one thing...his stay was too short.

Where do I even start... I spent a month at Christine and Anto's place and now I have different imagination of how I want my future place to be like! I was supposed to stay for two weeks but I extended it to a month and I already miss this place. Christine is such a friendly and kind soul, she is so passionate about permaculture and bees, she is also quite knowledgeable and I learned SOOO MUCH from her. Every time we were doing something I threw many questions at her and she happily answered (sorry Christine). She also helped me so much in my Spanish and inspired me to lead a more thoughtful approach towards nature. Although I didn't get to spend as much time with Antonia due to her having to work for days in other parts of the country, we clicked very well. She has a kind heart and a leader's personality. She is so passionate and knowledgeable about permaculture and wildlife. We would be working then she would casually spot an animal and start telling us about it. It was so refreshing to see her sharing her knowledge and interesting stories. She also gave us multiple classes on permaculture. Thank you Anto. In terms of tasks, we normally would work from 9:00 until 14:00/15:00 then have lunch all together. We did so many different things, we made lots of plant beds (which is really meditative), took care of the chickens (sorry for the cold plunges..) and extended the chicken coop, made some honey products, learned about compost (human waste included, which still has my mind blown until now btw), observed how to deal with bee swarms, and at her friend's we made cheese, milked and took care of sheep and built them a new house. I met two other volunteers there, whom now I call close friends. We spent so much time together and made unforgettable memories. Thank you Andreas, thank you Celine for being wonderful people. We lived in the "Depto", a humble bio-constructed building. It was simple and taught me how to be appreciative to what we have and to always be careful of how we treat our environment. Everything we consumed was sorted to go back to the life cycle, from plastic packages, to urine being bio-filtered. - Note that there is no internet in the farm (which made the experience more authentic), so you need to bring your own sim card. Movistar works very well and has good reception there. Finally, I think Christine and Anto have managed to create The Workaway experience with their dedication and love. I absolutely loved their place and highly recommend it if you are looking for an alternative lifestyle that would challenge the numbness our civic understanding of life has caused us to feel. To Christine, Anto, Mari, Andreas, Celine, and all the kind people I have met during the last month. I appreciate the memories we made together and hope to meet you later in life. Thank you.

I spent a very memorable and impactful three weeks with Saywa, Angél, Amaru, Posedon the dog and their two cats! My work consisted of mainly helping with meals and caring for baby Amaru - going for walks and playing with him, as well as some bits of garden and house work. I’d recommend this workaway for anyone who loves children, Amaru is a real charmer. I worked/spent time with the family on average 5 days a week between 7:30am and 8pm with a break of a few hours in the middle of the day for all my meals included (some days I had the afternoon off), in addition contributing to a weeks worth of fruit and eggs. Saywa and Angél brought me along to lots of events in their everyday lives including a wedding and Day of the Dead celebrations, it was truly a genuine Peruvian Andes experience. I also had a great opportunity to work on my Spanish and enjoyed deep chats between myself and Saywa. I think staying a while and speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is most recommended. Sending best wishes to the whole family including their younger sisters who brought me around Huancayo and even out for some salsa :)

My time on Harriets farm has been very nice. She welcomed me warmly and showed me around her farm. Harriet lives on beautiful land she wants to share with others :) For the past six years the helpers who stayed with her created the farm it is now. The animals found a peaceful haven there and love the attention the people give. There are four dogs, who are absolutely sweet and love a pet. Because so many animals live there, don't expect a very tidy and clean house. As a big contrast to the Farm I stayed before, there were no strict working hours. Harriet asks for 4-5h/day, two days off. It's important to have some structure skills yourself, because the tasks are flexible and you'll decide when to do them. In my one week stay, I did lots of weeding and mulching, but also finished various tasks in the household. The food is mostly organic and the dinners are shared :) All in all, I enjoyed the beautiful time on the farm and can absolutely recommend staying here for some time 😊