Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

This workaway was a really interesting experience. Tree is a brilliant character - very kind, warm and eccentric! He lives a very unconventional life here in the Philippines and has lots of great stories and perspectives to share. This place feels very special. Poro island is rural and untouched, which is super cool to experience. The local community is extremely friendly and keen to interact with you and the waterfalls, caves and mangrove forests are beautiful. You will be staying in and renovating eco-domes that have been abandoned for a few years. They have a lot of potential, but they still have a long way to go so don't expect luxury from your stay. If you're looking for a rugged and off-grid experience in the Philippines then I would definitely recommend!

An excellent experience with this Australian family. I stayed with them from September to December 2025, and I felt very quickly integrated into family life and daily routines, which made the stay especially enjoyable and enriching. Even though I arrived outside the macadamia nut sorting season, I still had the opportunity to experience this work for around two weeks, along with other varied tasks. The organisation is clear, the atmosphere relaxed, and the setting truly pleasant. I was included in all outings and shared moments, which created a real sense of immersion and many great exchanges. Conversations with Kay and Nic are always interesting, kind and motivating, and you quickly feel comfortable around them. This experience was extremely positive for improving my English, both in terms of language skills and self-confidence. Living in such an open and encouraging environment really makes a difference. 👉 For future volunteers: don’t hesitate, go for it. It’s a complete, human and immersive experience that allows you to learn, grow and leave with wonderful memories.

I stayed with Anna and Olof for three weeks (mid november - early december). I had an amazing time in their house, which is very welcoming and cosy, and with an incredible view on their propriety. Anna and Olof are amazing, really sweet and caring, they always made sure I was happy with my stay, my work and they took me to lots of social events with them, which I found very cool of them! We got along super well, had lots of amazing conversations and they were able to share with me their travel experiences, which I really appreciated :) They are both very positive, funny, welcoming , which made my stay an incredibe experience! It was my first workaway, and I honestly could not find a better one. In terms of work, I did some weeding, wood chipping, clearing the leaves from the driveway, mulching, taking care of chickens and baby chickens, cutting some wood... It was perfect for what I wanted: clear my mind, working with my hands and not only my brain and using my body! I also learned a lot about the life in remote areas and self-sufficient houses, and I think if someone wants this kind of life, the best way to experience it is to stay a bit with them. We did lots of fun stuff together, and even if I did not had a car with me, I was still able to visit the charming towns around their place whenever they had to do some shopping. Thanks a lot to both of them, I already miss this place!

As Thierry’s volunteering journey with us came to an end, our hearts ached with gratitude and love. Through his gentle spirit, unwavering dedication as a football coach, and deep passion for serving humanity, he touched our children and the wider community in ways words could never fully express. He gave more than time—he gave love, hope, and a sense of belonging. The tears and hugs from the children during his last day at the foundation said it all. We thank you, Thierry, for showing everyone what genuine care looked like. You will forever remain in our hearts and we hope you will back again. 🤍

I’m currently solo travelling (Sara), and this was my very first Workaway experience. It couldn’t have been better. From the very beginning, I felt truly at home. Chain and Taisia are people you naturally respect: strong and grounded, yet incredibly sweet, generous, and always ready to help. They gave me so many valuable tips about the island and also about traveling around the rest of Thailand. The tasks were varied and never boring. They ranged from gardening (preparing and sifting compost, pulling weeds, filling water reserves for watering), to construction and repairs (another volunteer and I built a wooden bench together), as well as artistic projects. Everything was well explained, and I always felt supported. Whenever I had any kind of problem or doubt, they were there to help me. Sleeping in the bamboo bungalow was a fantastic experience for me. It taught me to truly appreciate things we often take for granted, and waking up every morning to the sounds of the jungle is simply priceless. If you’re looking for a local, off-the-beaten-path experience, far from mass tourism, while discovering a truly marvelous island, this is absolutely the place for you.

Charlie, es una persona muy especial, conecta facilmente con las personas de una manera autentica, compartimos con èl momentos gratos, aprendimos mucho, reimos, y creamos una amistad que permanecerá en el tempo sin importar la distancia. Charlie sabe que tiene una casa y una familia en Colombia.

We had a great two weeks at Keely and Daniels place. They have a beautiful garden to work in, their kids are so fun and sweet and are always up for games. The room was nice and the area is just wonderful. We found our time there just too short. We had a wonderful experience. thank you!

It was such a pleasure having Vivi stay with us back in May this year! My apologies for missing to write a feedback. Vivi is an amazing young woman, very kind, generous, helpful, hard working and open. She supported me in many ways going beyond her required tasks and working hours, including weeding in the garden and house work and I loved our many interesting conversations! It was very easy to connect with Vivi and a pleasure to have her in our home. I can highly recommend Vivi to any host and look forward to her visiting us again in the future as a friend💝

To have Luca around is a guarantee of a good time, full of amazing stories gathered along his journeys across the world. He is in good mood all the time, even 5:30 in the morning to go to work with the sheep or hoeing the pumpkins. He is one of the volunteers who enjoyed most the small things like taking a nap in the hammock under the blossoming linden, taking amazing pics of every sunset, and having long and amusing chats at the meals time. We enjoyed his company and his delicious cooking. Grazie per tutto caro Luca!

Janna is a very strong, capable and friendly young woman with a great work ethic. She helped me immensely with all sorts of heavy work in the garden and improved not only my environment but also my mood. I enjoyed our many conversations and sharing an interest in choral music. I would recommend her to any host who needs a willing hard worker & would have her back anytime. Thank you Janna.

Muchas gracias a Guillermo y a toda su familia por esta maravillosa acogida. Nos sentimos como en casa. Nos encantó mucho la experiencia en la granja y la vida al estilo chilote. Las tareas son variadas y Guillermo siempre está atento y prepara siempre un muy buen almuerzo (todavía soñamos con el pan). Solo podemos recomendar este Workaway. Gracias de nuevo Guillermo, hasta pronto en Brazil ! ;)

I stayed at Frank & Junko's place for around 5 weeks and what an incredible time I had. From the moment I arrived I felt so welcomed and at home. Their home is absolutely beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed being able to play the piano and guitar everyday. My room was really big, light and airy and even had AC which came in handy on those hot summer days. The grounds surrounding the property were also great to make use of for evening walks and you can find a whole range of wildlife, I became particularly fond of the family of kangaroos who hung out by the flower garden each evening. The work here was enjoyable and rewarding too and varied from maybe cleaning the swimming pool one day, to weeding or leaf-blowing the tennis court the next. Thank you for everything Junko and Frank, I will miss you and Bon Bon, Sharky, Ivory, Stormy and (My favourite) Milky!

We stayed at Jess and Nick's place for 10 days and we truly loved it! They have a lovely house and a cottage in a beautiful setting near Kalamunda, an old town in the Perth hills. Every day we were given clear indications on what tasks to tackle: we have been mostly cleaning, gardening around the property and have done some babysitting. They made a very generous shopping for us so that we could have breakfast and lunch by ourselves in the cottage while we usuallly shared dinners. They have two lovely kids and dogs and we've had very pleasant chats and walks in the forest. They let us use their shed and tools which was super helpful for us, since we had a few things to fix in our campervan. In a nutshell, we would highly recommend staying here. Thank you guys!

I loved having Lena here she was so outgoing and friendly. Always cheerful and enthusiastic about any task she was given. My animals absolutely loved her and she was wonderful with the horses. We enjoyed some fabulous rides out . Lena is a hard worker and very competent I would recommend her to any other host and would welcome her back anytime

Zoe y Jack son muy trabajadores con una energía amistosa y cálida , muy educados y serviciales . Nos ayudaron en pintar los alrededores de las cabañas , en restaurar mosaicos , en desmalezar , limpiar y todo lo hacían a la perfección . Platicábamos mucho compartiendo experiencias y nos enseñaban inglés y parte de sus cultura. Pasamos inolvidables momentos junto a ellos . Son una hermosa pareja con toda la disposición para ayudar .

The time spent in at the finca with Sol and her family of animals was nothing short of beautiful. From the moment you step onto the finca you melt into a sense simply of simply being. Sol will meet you at the gate with two of the most loving dogs you will ever meet, Jane and Jack. They are both incredibly well trained, heading straight to their kennel when the magic words "a la casa" are said. You will have the responsiblity of feeding these two every morning and night. Khiam is the third dog and spends most of his time in with Sol and Noel (Sol's cat). Ah, cats.... In the volunteer room, which is set up with absolutely everything you need (kitchen to laundry, library to yoga space) you will be blessed with the presence of Moon. Moon is always up for a pat or a cuddle, and shows his affection for this by dropping by with the occasional mouse of iguana. I mentioned the finca being a space where you can just be, and that is all Alarik and Prosapia expect of you. They may take time, in particular Alarik, to warm up to you, but oh my is it worth it... Go and see for yourself. This space attracts some incredible people who you will be able to learn a lot from. Open, intelligent and passionate people. Together, you can cook communally, share groceries and workloads, and head down to the beach incredibly easily. Further to this, Sol will offer opportunities to head out and try some tasty foods, as well as plenty of cooking lessons. While the empanadas were delicious, I am happy to have shared Sol's sweet tooth and try some delicious desserts during my time. This space is created to be a space where you can breathe and heal if that is what you are looking for, though there is never any pressure to do so. Take it at your own pace. It is a space that becomes more than a volunteering experience, it becomes a home.

This was a lovely experience. I didn't work much with Caroline but with her parents, brother and cousin and they were all really lovely. They were very warm, welcoming and accommodating and it was a pleasure to get to learn from them and about them. The accommodation was amazing with a big room, access to a kitchen, bathroom, sitting area outside and lots of dogs to play with. Communication about the work, expectations and planning of it is the only thing I would have liked a bit clearer but everything worked out so there wasn't any problem really. Highly recommend!

Anya was very good at looking after my furry family and home. Nothing was too much trouble.

Edwin stayed with us for one week in November. He is a wonderful person, always in a good mood , very polite and hard working. He is a professional painter and his work is outstanding. Rarely, do you find someone with such high morals and standards. We stayed in contact after he left and we are proud to call him our friend now. You are very lucky if Edwin wants to come to you.

Lis and the family are wonderful hosts. This was my first experience as a workawayer and I was received in a peaceful and helpful environment. Lis did everything she could to make me feel home and to be sure I had everything I needed. The private accomodations are very nice and the family really respect your privacy. Concerning the tasks, they will keep you busy for a few hours, so if you have a car or love bus rides you will be able to explore the area of New Plymouth. I mostly had to cook, clean the dishes, did a bit of gardening and some play times with Adeline who is absolutely adorable. I had a very good time staying in New Plymouth with the family and I really want to meet up with them again when I'll be in the area. So if you want to visit the Taranaki region and have a stay with a wonderful family just go on and send a message to Lis, you will not regret it :)