Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

For my first workaway experience my stay was incredible. I was able to meet so many people, from the warm and welcoming members of the church to Peter the host, a generous man full of knowledge to share, who was able to put me up at the last minute, which really helped me out. I also met his family with his son Toby, an energetic boy who, without anyone asking him, brought me food and drink while I worked, and finally his extremely kind wife Dawi who prepares delicious meals. But the family doesn't stop there, I was also able to discover all the animals that live there, with adorable dogs that I'm going to miss. As for the place itself, it's magnificent: you're in the middle of nature at night, the sky gives the impression of a dream, and being in a comfortable caravan makes you feel more connected with the environment. The balance between private life and life with them was perfect for me, I had my own shower and toilet. I'd recommend this workaway whether or not it's your first experience, as I'm sure I'll be going back in several years to see how everyone's doing and how Toby will have grown.

Joe and Daniela are some of the kindest people you will ever meet. This was my first workaway and they were super generous with their time, opening up their home to me. The sunshine coast is amazing and being in a smaller town like Robert's Creek you feel instantly a part of the community even though you're only there for a short time. Joe welcomed me in to help with working on a 3D printed whale model in his workshop which was great fun! Daniela really guided me around the area, with lots of great local suggestions and non-local ones too from global traveller (Potrero Chico is definately on my bucket list now!). Just one example of how lovey they were was hosting a fire with beer and smokies for myself and two other workawayers. The tasks were very flexible and the days off could be moved around the weather. Both Joe and Daniela was super supportive of a snowshoing adventure to Mt Steele hut in tetrahedron park (One of the best winter trips I've ever had) when the sun was out. I helped with various tasks in the yard and lots of Dog walking/training the always adorable Kitty! Also I have to mention how good the sunsets were, I was even lucky enough to watch a pod of orcas pass in front of one!

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your first Workaway experience was a positive one and that you enjoyed your time with us. It’s always a pleasure to host volunteers who bring enthusiasm, dedication, and a willingness to learn. We strive to create a structured yet flexible work environment, ensuring that all tasks are clearly defined while allowing plenty of time to explore and connect with fellow travelers. It’s great to know that you found the shifts well-organized and manageable. Our central location by the beach is something we take pride in, offering volunteers and guests the perfect balance of work, adventure, and cultural experiences. Meeting travelers from around the world and exchanging knowledge is what makes this experience truly special. We appreciate your contribution and the positive energy you brought to our team. Thank you for recommending Workaway, and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Wishing you all the best in your travels ahead! 😊🌍✨

Me quedé con Oswaldo durante 3 semanas. Fueron 3 semanas sin dejarme llevar por la corriente. Aprendió mucho español con él y los niños. Mi habitación era privada y tenía el baño al lado. Decidí visitar Cholula y realmente aprecié el conocimiento que Oswaldo tuvo al llegar a Cholula. Descubro la vida nocturna. Descubrí que podía ayudar a los niños y a Happy, el perro, con actividades. ¡Dejarse llevar es un buen lema!

After confirming dates on another mediasource we waited for these three volunteers and they never showed up. We made special arrangements for three people at once and not even a message or explanation from them.

I can totally recommend staying here. I'm really happy that I had the chance to spend two amazing weeks there. It's the perfect place to slow down and have a peaceful time. Everyone made me feel very welcome and I felt super comfortable. The work was always easy and there was a good variety of tasks to do so it wasn't to repetitive. I specifically want to mention the delicious food which I could enjoy during my stay :) Thank you to the whole team and all the best for the future!

I stayed three weeks and had a good time. Everything was true to the description. Emir was a great host and fun to talk to. I could choose if I wanted the shift from 11.30am-5.30 pm or 5.30pm-11.30pm. On my off days I went to the coast to explore other places, San Jose is well connected by bus. It is a very calm hotel and it is not much going on. But if you go to La Cali you'll find great parties. Usually I worked at the reception, one time I painted, helped in the restaurant and cleaned up the leafs in the parking lot. Emir did a welcome and goodbye dinner which was super delicious. It is kinda loud in the room because it is next to a street so don't forget earplugs! I can recommend coming to this place.

My two weeks with Martina and Anthony in Nicaragua were absolutely wonderful! I had the opportunity to paint their house, which brought me so much joy and allowed me to express my creativity while feeling completely at home. A special highlight was being there during a retreat, which gave me the chance to participate in ceremonies and yoga an incredible experience that made my time even more special. However, even without the retreat, it would have been an amazing stay because Martina is such a warm and welcoming person who makes you feel at home from the start. The exchange with her and Anthony was inspiring, and I learned so much, including about their beautiful garden. On top of that, the food and my cozy room made my time there absolutely perfect. I am so grateful for this experience and would return in a heartbeat!

I couldn't imagine a better first workaway experience as a yoga teacher! This is a beautiful hostel that became my home from day one. Not only the location and nature is mind-blowing, but also the people that work in the hostel. This place is purely magical and attracts lovely guests. I am forever grateful for this experience. Thank you Dean and Yennifer for creating family like enviroment when everyone has space to be themselves. 💕

Eve thank you so much for your self motivation, you Kilian helped me a lot preparing the pizzeria, chopping wood, going to the store and buy stuff for the pizzeria , thank you so much for the motivation ehhhhh Sincerely Cristian

This was my 4th Workaway in Canada and by far one of the best experiences I've had. I stayed on Ile d'Orleans with Francois and his motley crew and for about 7 weeks from early september to late october doing mainly housekeeping alongside some gardening, DIY and a little bike maintenance. The island is one of the most picturesque places I've ever been to, full of greenery and agriculture, but only a short distance from Quebec City (which always looks incredible lit up across the water from the motel). And the bikes are a great way to explore the island and the city on days off/after work. The motel is a small place with a compact but diverse team (of about 5 or 6 while I was there) who all live and work together. You get to meet people from all over the world and inevitably it ends up feeling more like a group of friends than anything else. The motel is a really fun and lively place to stay where no two days are the same; there is always a positive atmosphere, lots of stuff to do and lots of good times to be had. Francois is a real funny and crazy character who is sure to make you laugh, but is always pragmatic and a true businessman to the end! He is local to the island so you will see first-hand what its like to be a part of the island community. As long as you're not workshy i'd recommend this place to anyone because no matter where you're from or what your skillset is, you will become a part of the team. I enjoyed it here so much that I'd agreed to come back next season before I even left!

This volunteering experience was exactly what I was looking for. A good place for relaxing and making new friends, but also a way of helping out the local community and being able to develop my communication skills with children. The work is chill and Shegu is open to any change or suggestion, while the volunteers of the house made the stay even more enjoyable. I would recommend this if you want to get the feeling of the Peruvian lifestyle and also you have the opportunity to learn how to surf and sandboard.

What a gem this traveling family is. Beautiful people. Great steady vibes, independent, vibrant switched on and helpful. They arrived the week before I had to leave my home for a while, so I was in a big messy pack up stage trying to jam a lot in, in only a few days, and there was brief concern for us that we wouldn’t be sufficient hosts and not have time to cater or socialise, or worse get distracted and not be organised to leave in time . but these guys just fitted in to our groove. They had their own mobile home, which made them quite independent, Caused no stress to us at all, no demands or expectations and they were very helpful with many tasks, especially enriching us with inspiration and their smiles and genuine eagerness to help out . The children were lovely bright smart boys ,very enthusiastic in Australia culture and the scary wild life , play ful, respect ful and very patient. They often helped their parents with tasks around our place and had fun playing with my daughter. They all got on really well with little to no common language . Oliver’s handy man work and attention to detail was very helpful in getting a lot of things fixed, including roof leaks , foundations on sheds to latches on windows and strengthening cloths lines. Estelle was always in there helping with something also, gardening sewing cleaning decluttering . Both were great with the kids and my daughter was comfortable to show them some local places. The family were also mobile and independently able to go on their own adventures. Parents English level is great ! And absolutely for communication, children learning English . I do hope to spend time with these guys again in any country. Highly recommend

Ruben is a great guy! He helped me so much with everything in a very difficult for me moment when I broke my finger and couldnt do a lot! Thank you so much man! We did new greenhouse 3x4 meters from scratch using matireals we had, with the irrigating system, very nice one. Good interesting conversations and stories, also some recipes from Holland. My son could practice English. Everything was great! Highly recommend!

The truth is, working with Emmely was a unique and unrepeatable experience, he is definitely a human being with a lot of human quality, he is always aware of what he can help. whenever she wants she can come back From the moment I arrived I understood the vibes. She was very receptive to the things that were said to her, always asking how she could help. The truth is, the entire staff is very sad because she is leaving. It was a pleasure working with Emmely

Super workawayer, Ombeline était très versatile, elle c'est parfaitement adaptée à la vie dans notre Finquita. C'était très agréable d'accueillir sa présence !

How could I ever thank Mael for all the work he did. We was at the beginning on our journey as hoster, and after the experience with him we just kind blowed. He was very respectful, fun to share with, the daily life was good. And also we decided to demolish a wall, and he with my friend, they just did it in one day!! He is full of energy and he knows what he is doing. I definetly recommend hosting him. Thank you so much for the “American kitchen” we still haven’t write your name on it, but rest assured we are doing that!.

Magnifique expérience aux côtés de Diogo, qui est une personne formidable, généreuse et qui aime transmettre son savoir et son art de vie. Nous ne pouvons que vous recommander cette mission qui vaut le détour, entre vallées, forêt, bananiers, et animaux en tout genre! L'hébergement est super bien entrenu et fonctionnel. Un cadre magique garanti !

Alba 😊! Es que la quisimos tanto que incluso pasamos navidad juntas. Alba es una persona con una presencia muy agradable, siempre abierta a compartir ricas conversaciones, con apertura de compartir su vida y su visión del mundo, con apertura de escucha también. Y con ganas de ayudar siempre, atenta de lo que el otro pueda necesitar, siempre dispuesta a jugar un catan hahhahah, jugamos mucho catan. Y nos compartió los rituales navideños de Cataluña que fueron un momento de mucha alegría. Tan generosa y amiga. Alba se ha quedado en nuestros corazones. Y con sus murales que ha dejado en casa, un pedacito de ella se queda con nosotros hecho arte. Gracias Alba por venir y luego volver y compartir siempre desde tan lindo lugar. Te queremos !

Johanna stayed with us at an important time of year when we harvest and preserve apples and it was very special to see how delighted she was with this work. Johanna was careful and thoughtful in her work and in her communications. She was fairly new to working with soil and plants and took on every task with slow careful attention. She helped us dig carpet and morning glory out of an old garden bed so that we could reestablish it into a native plant ecosystem which was a big task for which we are very grateful. And we loved how Johanna engaged socially with our kids, our neighbors, and our community - sharing games, attending events, and investing her time and energy into connecting. Johanna has a peaceful presence and we appreciate that she chose to spend time with our family. We also appreciate the thorough review she has provided - as this helps future workawayers identify if we are a good fit :) Thank you Johanna, we wish you all the best and recommend you to anyone who may host you.