Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Evelyn and Jon are kind people who care deeply for their animals. I enjoyed working in the garden, playing with Maggie the dog, and seeing glow worms in the stream. My two weeks with them was a nice beginning to my time in New Zealand!

The best new year gift to one of the most wonderful volunteers we have ever hosted would be a thank you message on this wonderful website for all the world to read. Thank you soooo much Vicky for your help, your commitment and your kindness during all the time you spent in our school. You gained everyone’s heart and no one was happy to see you go but we all cherish the hope that you will come again and again. You are an Angel of love and your kindness and beautiful smile will never leave our minds. I really recommend Vicky to any host looking for thoughtful caring committed and kind hearted volunteers . Thank you again Vicky from your Moroccan family who will always be happy to see you back 🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️

Wow, this was an amazing experience! It was my first Workaway ever and the bar is set really high. If you love animals, you're willing to work hard (in warm temperatures) and do rewarding work, this is absolutely the place for you. I was looking to spend a month doing meaningful work with animals and found Anne's horse sanctuary. She replied very fast to my message and we had a video call in which she clearly explained what I could expect. She was very easy to communicate with and she makes a great effort to put her volunteers at ease. What I loved most was that the work follows a schedule, that way things are very well structured, you know what you have to do, and it's easier to adapt. The work itself is not complicated because you do the same routine daily, but it definitely is physically demanding and I needed a week to adapt. But I absolutely enjoyed the work. You live closely with the horses, on day 3 you'll know all their names and their quirks. There's also lots of sweet dogs and cats. And of course Anne! She's a wonderful person and I've enjoyed spending time with her while cooking dinner or enjoying our coffee at noon. I'm so grateful to have crossed paths with her, otherwise it might have taken me a longer time to become vegan because I would keep telling myself it's too difficult to be vegan (spoiler alert: it's not!!!). I totally recommend this Workaway. I can't wait to go back, I miss the horses (especially. crazy Lucero and Aquiles's soft nose), dogs and cats already so much. 💖

Almas gemelas, mujeres siempre dispuestas a complementarse y vivir esta aventura con mucha alegría. Pienso que Inés y Matilde son el ejemplo de verdadera "Pareja de amigas", una relación de amistad que se equilibra mutuamente; una cubre las debilidades de la otra y ambas son la fuerza y motor de todo cuanto emprenden. Ambas son un sistema de apoyo armónico que se fortalece . No es fácil encontrar personas así en el camino y aunque no tuve la posibilidad de conocerlas más, vi siempre en sus ojos el deseo de ayudar, de hacer algo por el mundo, de hacer parte de la solución, de no pasar su vida como simples humanas sino, querer que su vida trascienda ayudando a los demás. Agradezco todo el apoyo ofrecido, se que pudo ser mucho más, pero la temporada de vacaciones nos impidió poder explotar más sus talentos. Aún así, hicieron lo que más agradezco: "Hacer sonreir a mi pueblo" dar una gota de medicina para el alma. Desde el escenario de navidad, pudieron lucir su talento y espero se hayan sentido una más de nuestra comunidad. Hubiese querido compartir mucho más, pero no fue posible. Quedo satisfecho de haberles atendido en casa y haberles ofrecido tanto cariño como pude. Gracias por lo pequeños momentos vividos y por toda su ayuda chicas. Las llevaré en el corazón y espero volver a verlas un día no muy lejando. Aquí las puertas seguirán abiertas !!!! Dios les bendiga. Gracias.

Sophie es una excelente ayuda, y además su excelente español permite una comunicación fluida y compartir más allá del trabajo. Nos gustó mucho de ella su constante disposición a ayudar y aprender y su relación con lxs niñxs que viven en la Reserva. Es una persona responsable y confiable que no le tiene miedo al trabajo. Consideramos que es una persona que rápidamente se vuelve una ayuda. Definitivamente la recomendamos para cualquier tipo de proyecto. Sophieeeeee Gracias por hacer parte de nuestro sueño con tu bonita disposición a ayudar y tu siempre contagiosa alegría. Fue muy bonito tenerte en casa y aprender de ti. Tu amor por el juego es envidiable, te esperamos en la casa del Jaguar Sophie is an excellent help, and her great Spanish skills allow for smooth communication and sharing beyond work. What we appreciated most about her was her constant willingness to help and learn, as well as her relationship with the children who live in the Reserve. She is a responsible and trustworthy person who is not afraid of hard work. We consider her someone who quickly becomes a valuable support. We definitely recommend her for any kind of project. Sophieeeeee 💫 Thank you for being part of our dream with your beautiful willingness to help and your always contagious joy. It was truly lovely to have you at home and to learn from you. Your love for play is inspiring—we hope to see you again at the Jaguar’s home 🐆

Josh es un chico muy trabajador; además, respetuoso, se interesaba por aprender cosas nuevas. Las actividades que hicimos no fueron muy pesadas; por ejemplo, pusimos abono en la hierba de las vacas, quitamos piedras de la hierba de los cuyes, fumigamos papas; él acompañó a mis padres a la costa para ver la finca. Fue una grata compañía y te agradezco por todo; aunque el clima no estaba muy bien y no pudimos visitar o visualizar algunos lugares, espero que te haya gustado. El último día nos encontramos y me contó que había ido a trabajar matando a las vacas en un lugar del pueblo en el cual entregan carne para los mercados; eso fue muy bueno saberlo, me sorprendí y alegré. También gracias por las botas y por tu vino. Además, te pido disculpas por no acompañar tu última semana; tenía algunos inconvenientes; espero que me entiendas. De antemano pido disculpas por no responder rápido con un comentario y te deseo todo lo mejor en tu viaje.

Sofía y sus hermanos son muy trabajadores, además de respetuosos. Con ellos. Los trabajos que hicimos no fueron muy pesados; por ejemplo, enterrar tubos debajo de la tierra, construir una casa para las gallinas y fumigar papas.Fue una grata compañía y les agradezco por todo; aunque el clima no estaba muy bien y no pudimos visitar o visualizar algunos lugares, espero que les haya gustado.Como ellos mencionaron, tuvimos mucha suerte con el tiempo, pero los días que hizo buen tiempo, trabajamos y les intenté dar a conocer mi pueblito.De antemano pido disculapas por no responder rapido con un comentario.

I had an absolutely amazing time during my stay at the hostel and truly couldn’t have wished for a better Workaway experience. From the very first day, I felt completely welcomed, supported, and at home. J, the hostel owner, is an incredibly warm-hearted and caring person. He genuinely looks after the well-being of everyone, always makes sure you’re okay, and always has an open ear whenever you need one. His kindness and positive energy really make this place special. I absolutely loved my time at the Hostel and in Weligama. It was an unforgettable experience. I would come back anytime and would always choose to volunteer here again without hesitation. Thank you for everything!

I stayed with this wonderful family for almost four weeks (28 days), and it was truly one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. From the very first day, they made me feel exactly like I was with my own family. Everyone was incredibly kind, respectful, warm, and welcoming. They have two absolutely lovely daughters, and I already miss them so much. Patti is an amazing woman with a very positive and inspiring energy. I know that I have gained a new friend for life, and I am genuinely happy and grateful to have met her. Watching her strength, kindness, and dedication to life motivated me deeply and inspired me to work harder toward my own future. Being in this home gave me an incredible sense of calm, comfort, and positive energy. It truly felt like a place where you could relax, feel safe, and feel encouraged at the same time. The private space I stayed in was very clean, comfortable, and completely private, which made the experience even better. Everything was well organized and thoughtfully prepared. Leaving was honestly difficult, and I was very sad to say goodbye. I am certain that I will return in the future, because this family and this experience will always hold a special place in my heart. I feel very lucky to have spent this time with them, and I highly recommend this host family to anyone looking for a meaningful, warm, and unforgettable Workaway experience.

My time with Jackie and Vic is something I will never forget. Although it was short, they have both left such a lasting impact on me. They are the most genuine and lovely couple I have ever met and it was a privilege to be able to get to know them. The home and surrounding land was beautiful I enjoyed every minute of assisting them. The food was to die for I miss Vic's cooking greatly. We had so many great chats as a family and I cannot wait to go back and visit them soon. Cannot recommend them highly enough as hosts.

I loved my time with Marianne, Pierre and the two kids Robin and Iris. We shared delicious dinners and my accommodation was perfect and very well maintained. Both Marianne and Pierre had many wonderful stories to share I always enjoyed our chats. The children are both lovely and I really loved bonding with them. I assisted outdoors in the garden, some maintenance on the house as well as occasional school run and babysitting. The property is in a great location to experience the beautiful town of Saumur. I will miss the family and the town greatly, highly recommend ❤️

Anne una persona increíble, un refugio para toda tipo de persona amante de la naturaleza y anímales donde te sientes como en casa y donde te permite ser tú misma. Hay mucho trabajo diario y de verdad que me ha encantado poder ayudar y dar el amor que cada caballo quiere 100% recomendado

Amazing experience! The kids were so nice and sweet, had little experience in teaching but the most important aspect is probably to have a lot of energy, it's only on weekends so a lot of time off you also can use a scooter to move around. Jin cracked me up her laugh and sense of humor,made it a pleasure doing activities like hike and dinners, she would also invite her friends which are just lovely people with wholesome smiles. The rules she sets up are so everyone can have a pleasureable experience, and it works! Jin I send you a big hug, hope you have the best in life, thank you!!!

We stayed a bit longer than a week with Michele and John and it has been a great time. Helping around the house and (almost) finishing the project of extending the garage has been fun and interesting to learn some new skills. After work we would often go for a swim in the nearby river that we had completely to ourselves (also no crocs) and having a lot of space upstairs was helpful. We stayed over Cristmas and were warmly welcomed to join the celebrations. We really enjoyed waking up and being greeted by goats, chooks and ducks in the garden. They have a lot of small dogs in/around the house that did get a bit louder when we came downstairs to get water for example but in "our space" we didnt really hear them. (special mention to Radar the cutest little blind dog)

Angela is absolutely adorable. She made us feel at home right away. The house itself is really spacious, so everyone can go at its own pace which is really nice. Also the working hours are flexible so you can plan your days and go around. Angela gave us a lot of advice about the places or hikes to do according to the weather, but also good tips for the rest of our trip (thank you again!). We had great laughs and conversations, and adored playing shovel ball haha (and great food omg!!) Our time with the Lovett family was a great one and we’ll definitely come back :) Thank you for everything ! And lots of love for Ash also !

I had a very good experience at this awesome place. What can I say, the project is super cool, it is located right in front of the sea, you can surf, snorkel, speargun fish, chase whales on a paddle board or kayak and even make music with several instruments that are around. There is a workshop and tools where you can create stuff with wood. The night sky is full of stars and the sunrises are awesome too. I also met really cool people who came and stay at the hostel or who where camping at the arroyo as well as other volunteers. Thanks a lot Gio, you are awesome too haha!!

Dobrinka is a lovely person whose help we much appreciated and who we miss. Hope she might return!

My stay at the school was truly an unforgettable experience. It’s such an amazing place full of love and fun. Sara and her team treated us as part of the family and made sure we felt comfortable in every way. The accommodation, bathroom and kitchen are all clean and well-maintained. The students are friendly, willing to share their culture and eager to learn about other cultures. Other volunteers are all so supportive and caring it really felt like a family. Every day there was simply beautiful. Thank you all for this.

My stay at this place was a truly immersive and unforgettable experience, and I would like to express my profound gratitude to David and his wonderful family — Anne and Tom — for their exceptional hospitality and warm welcome into this magnificent architectural gem. Not for a single moment did I doubt my decision to join this project; on the contrary, the month I spent here flew by far too quickly, leaving me with a strong desire to return and continue contributing to the restoration of this monumental estate’s former glory. Life in the cozy, well-equipped cottage was perfectly organized, but the true highlight of my daily routine was the delightful company of Warren and his good-natured “bear” — Cheddar the dog. Our warm evenings filled with philosophical conversations and themed movie nights created a genuine sense of home. It was also a joy to spend time with the energetic Mabel and Lily, whose sincere devotion made every walk a pleasure. My work was focused on diverse and creative labor: from woodworking while setting up storage areas in the historic cellar to the meticulous dismantling of interior fittings and floor reconstruction. I enthusiastically pivoted to any priority tasks, striving to make a meaningful contribution to the preservation of this unique site. David himself is a man of phenomenal charisma with a subtle, distinctive sense of humor that requires genuine intellectual engagement, making every conversation with him all the more rewarding. I am immensely grateful to him for his help with logistics and for the cultural enlightenment, especially the visit to the legendary Clapham Grand, whose grand architecture and scale left an indelible impression on me. I must also mention Anne, a person of rare spiritual generosity, and Tom, whose astounding erudition and deep knowledge of the house's history allowed me to feel how time has stood still within these walls. A special chapter of my stay was the final week spent working alongside Ed, a fellow volunteer. He is a remarkably pleasant, purposeful, and incredibly hardworking individual whose dedication and clear vision of his goals command sincere respect. Our interactions gave my final days at the project a special significance; Ed possesses a rare combination of professional diligence and an easy-going nature in conversation. I am grateful to everyone who helped me with my adaptation and English practice in this inspiring atmosphere. I truly believe that one day I will certainly return to this wonderful corner of the world, which has become a place of personal strength for me.

Leng est une personne très sociable avec une beau parcours dans sa vie ce qui lui permet d'avoir de belles expériences . Elle a envie de découvrir des choses qu'elle ne connait pas ,mais elle a l'art et la manière de s'adapter à toute nouvelle situation ! Elle est méticuleuse et précise dans le travail qu'elle accomplie ! Une belle rencontre très enrichissante . Merci Leng et A bientôt