Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I had an amazing time with Vicki, Julian, and Lochlan! They welcomed me into their home for Christmas and I could not have had a better experience. Everyone was incredibly kind and helpful and it was wonderful to be a part of the extended family for my short time there. I had a lot of fun weeding the vegetable garden and planting lettuce (that hopefully survived the chickens), and I was very happy to help around the house and prepare for Christmas. It was so cool to take part in milking the cows, and I will definitely look out for similar opportunities. Vicki and Julian also gave great advice on what to do in the area and are a superb source of knowledge. Overall, it was a perfect first Workaway experience for me!

Staying with Andy and Dalina and getting to know them and all the kids was such a pleasure. They had so much generosity and flexibility, letting me stay longer than I had planned as I was dealing with car trouble. Learned a lot about fencing and other aspects of taking care of animals! I felt mutually cared for as well <3

Craig and Rachel set the bar high as my first workaway in NZ! So much warm generosity and seriously amazing meals. The property itself is a slice of heaven, I loved walking to the beach everyday after working.

Coralyn came to us at Christmas after very badly twisting her ankle but she didn't let that slow her down. We did some farm work, firewood, moved fences. Then Coralyn cleaned all the windows inside and out, vacuumed carpets & chairs, cleaned the bathrooms. Only wished she could have stayed longer she was brilliant.

It was such a pleasure to stay with this family! I learned so much about syntropic agroforestry, and the kids were so sweet. They made amazing home grown meals and were so generous with recommendations and flexibility so I could explore the area.

The two weeks me and Giulio spent with Ana were just wonderful. We helped her build a water drain system, as well as other tasks around the house. Ana is a very powerful soul, she is full of energy and ideas. The place is very scenic and located truly into the jungle of Sierra Nevada: 15-minutes walk in the forest to reach it. Nearby there is a small town that is well served with "tiendas" for all basic needs. We would totally recommend the experience and we would love to be back one day! Ciaooo

Matteo is a natural leader and a highly independent individual. He shows genuine compassion, love, and care for our students, and his presence made a meaningful impact on our community. We would be honored to welcome her back again in the future.

Staying with this wonderful family has been a privilege to say the least! The property is beautiful and the accommodations are more than enough There is privacy in the accommodations, but always seems to be an option to hangout with someone as they have visitors and friends over regularly, other worktraders, and a big family. The community spaces are great! There is a big "barn", outdoor kitchen, and they welcome you to come in and out of their house as you please! I have learned so much about construction worktrading here and love having access to their massive garden, food forest, and cute cats and goats! They have become like family to me and you can tell they have for others as well since many of their worktraders have become friends for life and some even return each year to visit! I am so grateful for this experience and look forward to having more like it in the future!

I had the most wonderful time with this family! They immediately adopt you and one of their own and make you feel so welcome. Antonella and I had many chats over supper and while the children were playing. She cooks the most amazing food every night and is such a wonderful mother. She gave me so much guidance with bus timetables and hiking routes and things to do. Caludio and I went on walks, and were able to have some really interesting conversations (thanks to google translate) with Kaus the dog, who is a gentle gian. Rafi is so clever for his age (he speaks fantastic english!) and I had so many engaging and funny conversations with him. We loved to draw together, and play playmobil. He always needs something to do so come prepared, but he is a fantastic little boy and we had lots of fun together - he even taught me some italian! Giuseppe is the cutest boy, and had so much personality for someone so young, and he did want to be with Antonella a lot we figured it out! He is always smiling and ALWAYS hungry! we danced, and did lots of messy and physical play together, and I loved the evenings we spent alone together. We were also together for his birthday and it was so much fun to watch him be so happy. By the end of it we could both understand each other (me speaking english and him italian) and both him and Rafi will grow up to be wonderful people, like their parents. The hours were really clear, and you had more than enough time to explore the beautiful surroundings.Antomella tells you when your days off are at the start of the week, and the mornings were often free. Massa Lubrense is just out ofthe way of Sorrento, but the transport between the two is easy - the bus comes every 20 mins. Sorrento is really well connected to Naples, Positano, Amalfi, Pompeii etc, This family made me laugh, smile and feel so at home when I was there. I was always invited to lunches, dinners and resturants with the Nonna's and the cousins. I was always cooked for, had my own room and bathroom. I will really miss it and I hope to come back! The children and I danced and sang and laughed and painted and drew every day, and I am so grateful to have been there for a month. Thank you so much for having me!!

This experience was perfect, Ailsa is super nice and a great host who made sure that we had everything we needed. The work consisted on cleaning her outdoor pergola (cutting and weeding a jasmin tree). She also shared a lot of information with us, such as place to visit and has incredible knowledge on local history and culture. Thanks for having us! ☺️ For sure we recommend !

This was our first Workaway experience, and we couldn’t have asked for a better one. Mark and Maz are truly generous hosts who make you feel very welcome. Their place is beautiful, and we really enjoyed the dinner and conversations we shared. They made sure we felt comfortable and had everything we needed. We shared great conversations not only with our hosts but also with the other volunteers and made great memories together:) When you work is really up to you, as long as you complete your 20 hours, so you’ll always have time for hikes, lots of cooking, and exploring. If you’re unsure what to do, Mark also has great tips! Thank you for having us, we wish you both all the best!

Erik stayed with us for a brief but wonderful 5 days. He is such an incredible human! He arrived by bike and travelled around town solo no problems. He was so wonderful with the kids, played chess with eden and puzzles with Tasman. He has a really exceptional work ethics and fixed some old timber path. He got to share some Christmas time with us and it was really special learning some sweedish culture Couldn't recommend more highly, Erik please come back any time as part of our family!

For me, it was what I expected and I had a lots of fun the month I stayed there for. the only thing I will mention is to make sure you know which school you'll be going to since they are not located in the same place and the one I was at was a bit distant from the city centre or ocean we didn't have as many appliances (such as a washing machine) unlike the other school. But except for that, I had an amazing experience and I definitely want to come back at some point. :)

One of my most favourite Workaway experiences! I planned to stay at this Workaway for 3 weeks but ended up staying for 5! Marisol is very kind and accommodating, and Tobias is extremely funny and nice. I enjoyed having meals with both of them, celebrating Christmas and New Year's. Also, the work at the reception or the occasional missions, empanadas, playing games or making many jokes between me and Tobias. Outside of work, there were nice hikes to the reserva or to the lighthouse, museums, dolphins and penguins... I just love Punta Arenas. I miss both of you very much! :)

Raoul and Holger were amazing. So much energy, so much fun, always exceeding our expectations when it came to helping around the farm. We can highly recommend these two awesome guys to any host and hope to one day meet again.

Natalia was an amazing guest who gave 100% to every task we requested. Natalia looked after our all the animals and attended to gardening and land care projects always with a smile. We certainly enjoyed having Natalia stay with us and can recommend to any hosts.

Christian & Carmen Marianne are natural leaders and a highly independent individuals. They shows genuine compassion, love, and care for our students, and their presence made a meaningful impact on our community. We would be honored to welcome her back again in the future.

Shireen is a responsible and reliable person who takes everything she does very seriously. Determined, energetic, and proactive, she works long hours as a digital nomad, but never neglects her walks with León, which she enjoys immensely, despite the cold or rain. She's easy to get along with, always open to dialogue and assertive. She's calm, discreet, yet cheerful and jovial, especially at Christmas. And with León, she's a delight; it's a mutual love. Highly recommended; she'll fit right in anywhere she chooses.

Our remote property is not for everyone, but Bryan immediately felt at home in the peace and quiet of nature and truly embraced the simplicity of life here. Despite the heat and sunny days, he worked tirelessly moving dry, rocky soil, digging planting holes, and clearing trails in the reforestation zone. Bryan has a genuinely kind heart and maintained a consistently positive attitude toward every task, always showing enthusiasm for the work ahead. He was also eager to learn, showing great interest in local practices, the surrounding nature, and sustainable ways of working. Beyond the physical work, we shared many meaningful conversations, exchanging life experiences and cultural perspectives. It was an absolute pleasure to host him. We would happily recommend Bryan to any host.

Timothy "Tim Kiwi" is a very kind, friendly, and warm-hearted person who integrated seamlessly into our hostel’s volunteer group from the very first day. Having him with us for almost three weeks was a truly pleasant experience, and we hope he will return in the future. He will always be more than welcome here.