Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Anna worked on a daily basis as a housekeeper for me for over a month. She has a very pleasant disposition and is easy to communicate with. Her attitude to work is first class and she's diligent and careful in everything she does. She sees the full scope of the job at hand and pursues it with vigour. She requires little oversight and is self starter. I can recommend Anna highly for domestic duties.

Worth his weight in GOLD. My sincere thanks to this hardworking young man. My overall goal was to have my gardens and lawns spic and span (pretty overgrown). Pol worked methodically and productively through all the tasks which I Watsapp'd to him. He was a lovely guest to host and cook for and always with a ready smile. Very respectful and so willing and able. What a blessing. As I was looking at my living room ceiling and the grime (only 2 days left) I asked him about painting it. He didn't even blink. It was so refreshing to host someone for whom, nothing was too much. After 3 weeks, my home and gardens looked WOW! I like it! I wish Pol all the best.

Maila stayed with us for only a short time (8 nights) but she did a great job - very efficient, thoughtful, and easy to work with!

Isaac ha sido un gran voluntario, una excelente persona. Nos alegra mucho haberlo recibido... Esperamos verlo de regreso a Samaipata... Muy recomendable... Nos vemos, amigo Isaac.

We are glad that you were able to connect with the Sierra and enjoyed it Raphael, you are welcome back anytime, you now know the way. Raphael is diligent, respectful of our space, curious, and hard worker. He was able to help us with planting, pruning, cleaning fields and crops, chopping bushes that gave extra shade to our cacao with a machete, fixing walkways with pick and shovel, and others. He also did it while his knee was bothering him, which shows his willinnes to help and work. Great guy to have around! We wish you the best in your travels, and come visit next time that you are in Colombia, big hug. Javier and Lizz

Hey :) This comes a little late and it has been said a hundred times before but: The beachstay is simply amazing. Piha is a paradise I came to love the place so much during my time there!! Thanks for everything Geoff & Jeff you are both so so great and mean a lot to me now! Hugs to you Layla Chuey and the chicken, I miss you all haha and will definitely come back! x

Namaste Sissy It's my pleasure to host like this unforgetable friend on my small organic project where she give me her helping hand in every types of farm work e.g cuting grass for animals, taking care of animals, gardening, harvesting, carrying compost for coffee plantation and fruit plantation where ever i need help she is always willing to help so if u are in need of any types of help don't hesitate to host her. Me & my family will never forget u. U are always in our heart. We are in hurry to welcome u in your Nepali house soon. You are always in our family members memories too. Thanks with best regards See u ASAP

J'ai pris quelques semaines pour écrire un avis ici parce qu'il m'a fallu du temps pour poser toutes ces émotions. J'ai passé seulement trois semaines entre février et mars chez Meghann et Ryan. Ces trois semaines ont été incroyables. En plus d'être une famille accueillante et adorable, chacun d'entre eux a véritablement ce petit quelque chose qui fait que tu te sens bien avec eux. Dès les premières minutes où je les ai rencontré je me suis sentie bien et ce bien être a grandi durant ces trois semaines. Un lien de confiance s'est vite installé. Ils ont été parfait ; patients avec mon niveau d'anglais douteux, inclusifs en me faisant rencontrer d'autres personnes, présents pour me faire faire de nouvelles activités et bienveillants pour que je me sente toujours comme chez moi. Je ne les remercierai jamais assez pour cette expérience unique. Je suis reconnaissante d'avoir croisé leur chemin et je ne peux que vous encourager à croiser le leur. Un grand grand merci ma Yukon family, vous êtes uniques ! I took a few weeks to write a review here because it took me time to process all these emotions. I spent only three weeks between February and March with Meghann and Ryan. Those three weeks were incredible. In addition to being a welcoming and adorable family, each of them truly has that little something that makes you feel good with them. From the first minutes I met them, I felt at ease, and that well-being grew during those three weeks. A bond of trust was quickly established. They were perfect; patient with my questionable English, inclusive in introducing me to other people, there to help me try new activities, and kind to make me always feel at home. I can never thank them enough for this unique experience. I am grateful to have crossed their paths, and I can only encourage you to cross theirs. A huge thank you, my Yukon family, you are unique !

We had the opportunity to work at this unique location with amazing Lauren for two weeks, and had a very good experience. Laurene is a remarkably skilled woman with a beautiful vision for this mountainside property. Her energy is extremely positive, and she greets each day and each Workawayer with smiles, laughter, and daily morning hugs! Laurene was the best Workaway project boss we have had in terms of demonstrating what she wanted done, and sharing the work side by side with us when we started a new task. She gave us a lot of freedom in what work we wanted to do, and conveyed a lot of trust in us. She is so considerate, and surprised us the first night with a birthday cake!! We learned new skills (like making barro (mud) walls, and cutting pasto and banano with machetes. We enjoyed getting to know the Colombian workers and became Colombia futbol fans alongside them! The location is pretty remote, with stunning mountain, valley, and creek views. The site is well past Minca (2 hours travel) so on weekend we just relaxed and enjoyed the birds, the dogs, cat, chickens and of course Baguette the mule. Having high speed internet was an unexpected huge plus. We were able to stay as a couple in a private room which was nice. Our only regret was not getting to spend more time together with Laurene and Amie as they needed to attend to tasks in Santa Marta. Bring warmish clothing and prepare for cold showers (though there are plans soon for hot water)!We are grateful for our time at this place and look forward to to hearing how the project progresses over the next year!

Tomoka and her boyfriend Hiromasa (Andrew) are two of the sweetest people we have ever met. And we've been running accomodation for travellers for 7+ years. They stayed with us a month and they were excellent volunteers: everything they put their hands to they did well. Tomoka is an amazing cook, Andrew is so perceptive, and they were both fantastic with our kids - really connected deeply to them. We cried when they left. They both have excellent English, outgoing, well-read, beyond capable, trustworthy, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. They would be an asset to in any workaway placement.

We loved hosting Réka. How do you reduce a new friend to a few words of review?! Réka is someone with a tremendous amount of integrity, and was very easy to work with. She ended up staying longer as a guest than a volunteer, but everything she did she did well. We're so glad to have crossed paths.

J’ai passer 3 semaines formidable avec Moise qui m’a montrer énormément de chose. Toujours partant pour visiter, planter, couper, réparer… il y a toujours quelque chose à faire dans la ferme et pourtant il sait aussi prendre du bon temps et dire quand il fallait se reposer. Les couchers de soleil sur le lac avec la musique, les soirées à discuter en ville en découvrant des restaurants tous ça restera graver dans mon cœur grâce à toi et ta générosité. Merci pour le Jack fruit, les cocos, les mangues et les bananes. Merci pour les visites, les histoires, les nacatamal qui me manquent déjà 🥹 On se revoit bientôt je l’espère, merci pour tout 🫶🏼

I had a great time and stayed twice as long as I had planned! Nick and Carolyn are great hosts and found a lot of other nice workawayers from all over the world that I stayed with. I had my own bedroom and two meals a day, the work was very interesting and I got to do a lot of carpentry stuff and after work there was always time to spend time with the others to play games, watch the sunset or go to a bar. I'm already missing the group and I'm very curious how the whole place is gonna look when I eventually come back...

Sylvia stayed with us for about seven weeks. She was a great help to us. She is a very capable person. She learned many new things at our place and picked up skills quickly. She has so much to share and knows more than she lets on. We recommend Sylvia!

Shannon stayed with us over a month. She is a super volunteer and an exceptional human to boot. We loved having her here. She learned so many new skills. She loves to learn and try new things. She is aware of her surroundings and super trustworthy to keep things in check. Loved her laughs and curiosity. We highly recommend Shannon!

Brendan stayed with us about a month. He is an exceptional person and volunteer. He is meticulous and aware of things that are needed and happy with all tasks. His always positive attitude made it fun to work with him even on jobs that we didn’t love to do. He even comes with his own axe! We highly recommend this amazing person!

I volunteered for a few days with my best friend helping Andy and Dalina move onto their new land. Wow! These beings amaze me with their resilience and determination to make their dreams come true. Their compassion for their hooved and feathered children is what powers them through months of hard work and little sleep. They truly embody selfless service, putting the animals' needs before their own. As they are currently super busy, it's ideal to come prepared as a volunteer to be pretty self-sufficient, such as bringing some of your own food and tent/camper. I'm grateful for the help we were able to give them in a time of need. They deserve it. It is rewarding to know that our efforts are deeply appreciated. Any volunteer helping Andy and Dalina will be repaid in sincere gratitude from such caring people. And a full heart, knowing you've helped save the lives of many beings. The sanctuary is founded on love and generosity of many people. A true sanctuary for the animals. Sending all my love and best wishes for the success of the sanctuary, for the wellbeing and joy of all who stay there. Love wins! ♡♡♡

Excellent volunteers. Anyone would be lucky to have them pass your way. Too many jobs were accomplished to list, from roof repair to flooring installation. Top to bottom! Wishing them well in their travels ~ Thank you Gavin and Inese 💚

My experience teaching languages in Salamanca was truly wonderful. Clara, her family, and everyone at the school were incredibly kind, welcoming, and made my stay enjoyable. They provided me with everything I needed, ensuring I felt at home from the very beginning. The work itself was both fun and rewarding. I had the opportunity to teach three groups of young students English, and I’m very happy with the progress we made together. Additionally, I taught Italian to a group of adults, and I’m especially proud of their dedication and improvement. The school staff was always there to offer guidance, support, and helpful advice whenever needed, which made the teaching process smooth and enjoyable. Beyond the work, I also had plenty of free time to focus on my own studies and personal interests, which made the experience even more balanced and fulfilling. Overall, it was an excellent, family-like environment with open and clear communication. I’m so grateful for this experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to teach, learn, and grow in a warm and supportive setting. Thank you, Clara and the entire team, for such a memorable time!

Nicolas was a wonderful workawayer, experienced and helpful, walking around with open eyes, helping with many different tasks, he did choose from a list I made up. This included getting heavy loads of sand and pebbles to renew the surface of the shower in the garden, painting and taking care of branches I did cut from trees, a huge watercontainer was moved, room was made for bicycles in the back of the garden. He was flexible and able to work independent, which I enjoyed a lot. If you are looking for a person, communicating and being very helpful, choose him. I miss him very much and would love to host him again. Take care my dear friend as you became a member of the family. All the best! Marina