Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Naoya stayed with us for two weeks, one of which was a big renovation week. Naoya got in his work clothes abd was ready to help with all kind of tasks! In the second week he helped with some tasks we didn't manage to finish in the first week- especially cleaning and painting a room. (Naoya loves painting walls!) Some of the flatmates had long and deep conversations with him, and it is also possible to enjoy a quiet co existance. Naoya has a joyful, easygoing manner and was able to work independently and ask for new tasks if he had nothing to do. Thank you so much for your help and have a good time travelling!

Harpah and Luke stayed with us for three weeks and did various tasks. They were able to work independently and also search for new tasks in their own. They helped with sanding and oiling a floor, did some gardening and cooking and organised a part of our attic (which we have been wanting to do for years, thank you so much it looks so good!!!). Apart from that they enjoyed our city and nature and seemed to be always in a good and relaxed mood. Wish you all the best for your further travels!

We spent a nice summer working and living at Pradines. Virginie, George and their adult children are friendly and speak both english and french. The schedule and tasks were very varied (hight season/ low season) so it’s good to be flexible and adaptable. Very calm and natural environment and friendly clients. We stayed in a trailer (« mobile-home » in french) 10min walk from the reception, with kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms, surrounded by the beautiful nature specific of the limestone plateaux of the regions (les Causses). Canyons, rivers and supermarket less than 30min away. Night sky incredibly dark with so many stars. Thank you to Virginie, George and their family for this great experience and a well-needed, calm stay in the countryside in this gorgeous region! Sabine, Jacob and Sancho the dog.

We have hosted Nicki and Frank for one month with and couldn't have been happier. They helped us renovate the horse and donkeys pen; Frank also proved to be a skilled builder, gardener, and flowerbed cleaner, in addition to the routine chores of feeding the horses, walking the dogs, and feeding the dogs and cats. Nicki is a good cook, has great logistical skills, and is excellent at organizing and keeping the house clean. They are reliable, always happy to help, and available. They are a very nice couple, open to conversation and extremely polite. The coffees I drank with Nicki at the café in the square were very pleasant. Thanks to them, I was able to take a short vacation while they looked after their husband and the zoo. Thanks again for everything, Nicki & Frank. I hope you have a pleasant trip home and take home fond memories of Quarazzana. See you soon! Grazia & Antonio

Stefano was a delightful, considerate young man. He stayed for about one week and it was as smooth as his trumpet playing. We chatted and he helped whenever he could. If not, he took care of himself. Stefano joined us in many circumstances and was unflustered and prepared to contribute and enjoy. I look forward to meeting him again someday.

Dani was an amazing person to have in our home. He stayed with us for about three weeks, is very kind, humble, funny and always up for a conversation. He constantly asked us for more tasks, so you could definitely say that he likes working with his hands. Among other things he helped us sand some doors and a floor, going dumpser diving, helping with the daily chores. He fit in so nicely in our community with his values and attitude. Dani, you're always welcome back if you need a place to stay for some days :)

Laura has been a wonderful, open-minded, curious guests, who stayed only for a brief time. We enjoyed streaming together through the days, working, cooking and exploring the environment and we found many reasons to laugh! Laura is totally reliable. Whatever she worked in the house, it got all done to my complete satisfaction and she is welcome to come back any time. Above all i will always remember the impressive yorkshire pudding she cooked, which she called "toad in the whole" and she can only describe herself the meaning of this unusual titel for a delicious dish :-)

I stayed there for about a month. The staff and volunteers were all very kind and fun. It was wonderful.

Khati stayed for a month and really enjoyed the whole waka willka experience. She helped me organise the other volunteers and always had a smile on her face. She has a very positive attitude and gets on well with other people. She's strong and helped with lots of different tasks. We will really miss her here! I'd recommend her to any other host without hesitation!

I feel really lucky that Bruna has decided to use Workaway for the first time on her trip to Vojvodina. Very clear communication from the beginning and once she was at our place she slotted in straight away with animals, plants and other humans as well. Observant and very percise with all the work she helped with. I only had time to work with her at the start of each day, but she continued independently with no problem. It was great to get to know her as well. Very positive energy and an inspiring youthful spirit. She has shared and beautifullly guilded her yoga practise with me on most of the evenings of her stay. I would 100% recommend other hosts to meet Bruna on her future trips. And of course you're always welcome to visit again!

Mein Aufenthalt bei Dirk könnte mehrere Seiten an Text sein, da ich so viel schönes erlebt und gefühlt habe in dieser Zeit. Ich kam von Brasilien, einer eher hektischen Gegend und habe die Stille und die Natur in vollsten Zügen genossen. Früh morgens aufstehen, Tee trinken, im Garten nach frischen Kräutern, frischen Orangen, Gemüse Ausschau halten und anschliessend pflücken, Frühstück vorbereiten mit all den nahrhaften und vielseitigen Früchten/Gemüse vom Land :) Wir haben sehr reife Kaki gepflückt und Konfitüre gemeinsam gemacht, aus all den Kräutern aus dem Garten Pesto hergestellt, Oliven angefangen zu pflücken und zu wässern ->für späteres einlegen. Die Küche von Dirk ist bestens ausgestattet um kreativ zu sein - und Dirk hat mir alle Freiheit gegeben mich da zu entfalten. Wir haben gemeinsam schöne Musik gehört und unsere Seelen baumeln lassen. Dirk hat mir das Community-Leben in Südportugal vom feinsten gezeigt und ich durfte viele neue tolle Leute kennenlernen. Heide, Dirks liebe Nachbarin hat uns oft besucht und wir sie auch :) sowie auch weitere Freunde von Dirk, welche zum Tee, Tasse Kako, Kuchen, Brot und Marmelade vorbeikamen. Es war unheimlich schön mit all den Freunden schöne Gespräche zu teilen und auch tiefer in ihre Lebensgeschichten eintauchen zu dürfen. Michele, meine Freundin hat mich in Portugal besucht und Dirk war so freundlich sie ebenfalls auf der Farm aufzunehmen. Rundum war es für mich eine unvergessliche Erfahrung und bin sehr dankbar dafür Dirk. Alles Liebe, Licht und Frieden, Aferdita

I stayed at Atte's farm in the end of August for a week. It was a last minute plan from my side, the communication with Atte was really easy and im really thankful for the opportunity to stay there when my other plans got messed up:)) I loved the place, it was really chill with lots of beautiful spots to recharge batteries, walks through the forests, picking berries, swimming in Baltic sea in the nearby,... I stayed in a caravan which was really cosy!:)The work was chill, the time i was there we were mostly harvesting potatoes and other vegetables, preparing vegetables for selling, taking care of the cows and the little chickens they have. Each day one or two of the volunteers made lunch for everybody and the fridge was always full for preparing own meals. I really liked the Pea soup tradition that they take seriously at Thursdays:)) Thank you Atte and Jan for this experience!:)

Bobby was very easy to have around. He was only with me for two working days but managed to knock a good amount of my To Do List and was very good with my technology problems. He was willing to do anything and good company. I would happily host him again and recommend him to any future host. Thanks, Bobby!

I spent two weeks in Sukawati and that was enough for me to miss the kids already! School: you will be mainly communicating with Juli prior to your arrival. After that, you’ll be in class with her or Desak. You’ll have a schedule on your first day so your times will be clear. I worked for approximately 3.5 hours a day but there are a lot of breaks in between (so certain days you start at 8am and finish at 3pm, for example) but it wasn’t a problem for me. The kids are AMAZING, they are very energetic and engage in every activity. You will be pretty much leading the class and playing games with them but most times you don't know what is the topic until you get to class so I improvised a lot. Oh! and the food at the canteen is yummy!!!! House: You live in a balinese house with a big family so, even though you have your own room, it doesn’t feel super private. On the other side, though, I never shared time or a meal with them so it is pretty much like you are renting a room. I am not sure why, they won’t let you use their washing machine but you can still find laundry mats nearby. The house is 7min walk from the school but I highly suggest to rent a scooter since there are a lot of breaks between classes and this way you can ride around or go home and rest Room: Room is simple with A/C. I had termites so I would have termite poop on the bed and in a corner of the room very often. My biggest problem was sleping. On one side there are many roosters around that make a lot of noise in the mornings (and sometimes all day long) and at night there was a little puppy crying constantly. He was brought a day after me so once he gets used to being in a cage at night he might stop crying. All in all it was a very good experience but the difficulty sleeping made it a bit hard for me

Hannah and Gabe came to stay with my husband and myself during October 2025. Both were extremely helpful and hard working during the time they were here. Gabe was very useful for Peter on occasions and was happy to go off and do stuff for Peter away from the rest of the crew that were staying here at the same time. Hannah was extremely good at thinking out of the box at times which made it easier at times as I didn't have to keep telling her what to do next. She always got on with the job in hand. Hannah was very good with the animals and had a couple of horse rides on my horse called Mirlita. Hannah also took the dogs for walks on occasions. I was very glad to see that on the days off both Hannah and Gabe made use of their time and went visiting Alicante and Benidorm.Very nice couple and would love to see them again sometime.

We loved hosting Aileen and James at our farmhouse as they are both great helpers and volunteers -- great attitude, positive energy, very thoughtful and caring, responsible and trustworthy. Aileen took over from our full time housekeeper and did a great job cleaning the guest rooms and keeping the place clean and organized all without any supervision. James took great care of our vegetable garden and helped out with different projects. We would highly recommend both of them!

Staying with Guido, Livia, and their two daughters was such a lovely experience. They were incredibly welcoming and always made sure I felt comfortable and had everything I needed. A truly open and warm family 🤗 Guido and Livia are both very intelligent and thoughtful people, and it was really interesting to be part of their family and daily life. Their daughters, Giada and Sveva, are two sweet girls with wonderful, unique personalities. During my two weeks here, I had plenty of opportunities to explore Sicily and learn more about the Italian way of life. I’m really grateful for everything I experienced and for the kindness they showed me. It was a pleasure getting to know this family, and I can really recommend staying with them! 🌞

Inesita es una voluntaria totalmente recomendable. Estuvo mas de un mes compartiendo con nuestra comunidad y el grupo de voluntarios, y realmente fue hermoso. El compromiso, dedicacion, solidaridad, empatia y amor con el que ella se mueve es increible. Estamos felices de tener la posibilidad de que sea parte de esta gran familia que tenemos en nuestra Fundacion. Gracias por regalarnos todo este tiempo de tu vida... Aqui nos quedamos con los mejores recuerdos... Hasta siempre inesita.... La Nena Belga

Hugo joined the team fairly late in the season and was an asset from the moment he arrived. He is very hardworking and has an eye for details. He is very outgoing and got on very well with the other team members, despite joining us later in the year. We would love to have Hugo back anytime and can highly recommend him to other Workaway hosts.

Such a privilege to be a part of this beautiful community project. Giorgio is creating a haven for campers, in a beautiful part of the world. Thank you for your clear communication, positivity, spontaneity and love for the land. I'll be back soon. Work is as described on the profile, each day helping to turn this plot of land in to a shared space for vans, tents, digital nomads, yogis and surfers. Right now, perhaps souls with experience in gardening and building and carpentry would be useful. Facilities are evolving everyday. If you're coming without a vehicle, be prepared to rely on others for lifts, or walk without a pavement / cycle on narrow two-way roads. There are many local places to visit in the nature reserve, and if you like coastal hikes it's perfect. Getting in to town could be tricky, so you will likely need to be flexible and take each day as it comes. Thank you Giorgio, being there was medicine for my soul