Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

It was absolutely wonderful having Jana with us, and such an honor that she ended up staying for two months instead of just three weeks. She was incredibly empathetic and connected beautifully with our horses. She was easy-going and respectful; we felt truly appreciated, and I loved practicing yoga with her. The most beautiful thing was seeing how much she blossomed around the horses—the sparkle in her eyes remained even when it was raining and she was out there mucking out in full gear. Thank you so much for the wonderful time, Jana. You are welcome back anytime!

It was super nice to have liv with us helping. She was really empathic and it was nice talking with her. She got into her duties very fast and she was really responsible the work that had to be done. She cooked very nice food for everyone. It all felt super hamonic and we hope to see her back again one day. Thank you!

My stay with Katherine and Sebastian was truly wonderful. From the beginning, I felt like part of the family rather than just a guest. They are incredibly kind and supportive, and the kids are super sweet and fun to be around. I felt welcome and comfortable the entire time. The location is great as well, with easy access to the Kapiti Coast for beautiful sunsets, nice hikes, a nearby brewery, and a charming small town. I had so many laughs, felt at home right away, and am very grateful for this experience. I can wholeheartedly recommend them as hosts – always happy to come back!

Yiqian came to assist in teaching and caring for the children with great dedication and kindness. She is gentle, patient, and treats every student with equal care and attention. During her time with us, she helped create a warm and friendly learning atmosphere. The children felt happy, more confident, and enjoyed learning much more. She consistently supported the learning process and took good care of the children. Her sincerity and commitment made a positive impression on both teachers and students. We are truly grateful and sincerely appreciate her valuable support. Thank you so much :)

Noam stayed with us for almost four weeks and was a truly valuable help throughout her time here. She took on the responsibility of caring for the cat house, including daily cleaning, feeding, and spending time socializing with the cats. She made sure the space was always clean, organized, and comfortable, and she gave the cats the attention and affection they need, which made a noticeable difference. With the dogs, Noam was involved in cleaning the kennels and outdoor areas, assisting with their general care, and taking them out for walks. She handled these tasks reliably and with great care, always making sure the animals felt safe and well looked after. Noam is a real ray of sunshine. She has a genuine love for animals and treats them with patience, kindness, and respect. At the same time, she is very communicative, easy to be around, and always open to learning new things and improving her skills. She is an excellent team player who quickly connects with others and contributes positively to the group dynamic. At the same time, she is able to work independently, takes initiative, and thinks ahead—qualities that are extremely valuable in a place like ours. We are very grateful that Noam spent this time with us. It was a pleasure having her here, and we would be more than happy to welcome her back anytime in the future.

Eloy & Jose fueron muy amables y nos ayudaron mucho durante su estadia.

Mai was helping for 3 weeks and we have no complains, she is very enthusiastic and have many skills to share, she has a beautiful art in several areas: painting, playing guitar, singing. Thanks and hope to see you again

Maxime & Cassandra was 2 weeks with us, really with us. They did not just work, they did everything with enthusiasm and dedication. They are people with very good energy. We wish them a lot of wonderful experiance.

I stayed with Karen for 10 days in March 2026 & it was a very enjoyable experience. Karen is very friendly, enthusiastic & helpful - & she asks for very little in return for a lovely room with a view over the old town of Cuenca. I did one hour of housekeeping maybe 5 times during my 10 days, a little bit of cooking, & I attended her book club as they were reading a book by an Irish author. Cuenca is a lovely town surrounded by gorges & wonderful landscapes; it is also just an hour by train to Madrid and Valencia, & a bus runs from the bus station to the train station, which is outside of the town. Overall, it was a fantastic cultural exchange & I would recommend it to anyone who loves walking, meeting new people, & experiencing real Spain, away from the costas. Thank you, Karen!

My sister Fatima, thank you so much for the wonderful efforts you made with children, both young and old. You were the best teacher and educator. We learned correct English pronunciation from you. We traveled together and had a wonderful time. Fatima has high morals, prepares her lessons meticulously, and gives the children all the talents we have. I hope you will visit us soon. I and the children miss you. We love you so much .we wait you visit us soon

Al8ce and Cat stayed with us for two weeks. We enjoyed the moment together. We shared the experience and teach English for kids. Alice and Cat helped me create the video and took a very nice photoes. I am so happy to host them they are so nice people. I highly recommend that you won't be regret if you host them. Thank you

Jérémy est resté avec nous environ deux mois. Tout de suite, nous avons aimé son franc parler, son absence de gêne. Avec une bonne communication, nous avons pu ajuster notre relation au temps et nos attentes. Jérémy vit dans le moment présent : très investi et attentif de chaque membre de la famille. La priorité est l’humain. Les enfants ont adoré apprendre : Jérémy est un excellent pédagogue, patient, curieux, passionné par les sciences. Entre adultes, nous avons aussi eu des conversations riches et passionnantes. Nous partageons l’amour de la bonne bouffe. Jérémy cuisine très bien. Une belle expérience et une amitié qui perdure.

Lucy stayed with us for a month and we couldn't get enough of her peaceful energy! She is a very understanding and calm person, full of new ideas. She taught English to our students from different levels and she was able to adjust to each person's needs. We had only good feedback about her during and after her stay. We would love to host her again anytime she wants <3

It was Freddy's first volunteering experience. It was a great pleasure to meet him and have him with us. He can do almost everything, he is very manual and takes care of the details. He is always welcome to us. Thank you so much!

Querida Carmen, querido Daniel: Antes que nada, queremos agradecerles por su cálida bienvenida. Pasamos 3 semanas maravillosas descubriendo la riqueza de su finca. ¡Muchas gracias a Daniel por compartir con nosotros sus conocimientos en agricultura y por haber participado en el sistema sintrópico! Aprendimos muchísimo contigo sobre el cacao, el café, los plátanos, las yucas y todas las plantas y árboles que no conocíamos antes de llegar a la finca. Carmen, gracias por tu sonrisa de todos los días, tu buen humor y tu cocina increíble (vamos a tener que caminar mucho para perder los kilos que ganamos aquí 😄). Guardaremos un recuerdo excelente de nuestro día juntos cocinando de 6 a 18 para el mercado del sábado. Muchas gracias a los dos por habernos abierto las puertas de su hogar, por compartir con nosotros todos sus conocimientos, su día a día y la verdadera vida en el campo. Es nuestra última noche juntos alrededor del juego de “l’alse”, ¡esperando que por fin logren ganar una partida (o no) jajaja! Un abrazo desde Francia !

Marie and Christiano were the most chill and kind people, im really thankful for the abundance of nature, quiet and homey feeling, for the fireplace and guitar, sitting together for dinner, walking around little rosario with the dogs and the horse, inventing new dishes in the kitchen from the vegetable garden. I miss it already, hope to see you soon!

Hallo ihr Lieben, ich bin Frederic. Ich komme aus Deutschland, und war vom 16.02 bis 09.03.2026 bei Nadja Robert und Kylian zu Besuch. Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, wann ich das letzte Mal so eine gute Zeit verbracht habe. Neben mir waren noch drei weitere freiwillige zu Gast Paola Isen und Pascal jeder für sich einzigartig wundervolle Menschen. Das Essen war unglaublich selten so gut gegessen wie bei euch. Diese drei Wochen haben mir gezeigt, wie schön, wie wertvoll und erfüllend ein Leben in Gemeinschaft sein kann, wenn man mit dem Herzen dabei ist. Es war eine der schönsten und wertvollsten Erfahrungen die ich in meinem Leben machen durfte. Dafür danke ich euch von ganzem Herzen.

Emanuel is respectful, reliable, and serious. He lovingly cared for my dog ​​and cats, did various jobs in the garden, and fixed many things around the house. Always available to help in any area. He stayed in my house alone for about a month, you can trust him.

We spent two weeks with Peter and his family. We highly recommend this Work Away experience and we will keep a great memory of our stay in Lak Sao. Peter will make everything for you to feel welcome and at ease in his house. We shared lunch and diner with the family (breakfast not included). Peter's wife, Ha, was cooking for everyone and she is an excellent cook. Get ready however to eat rice and noodles a lot, if you are rice lovers like us, you should be fine. We had to do the dishes, which seemed pretty fair as we didn't have to cook. We were asked to be ready at 3:15 pm to install the class (sweep and take down the benches). Classes were from 4:30 to 5:30 pm and then from 6:30 to 8:00 pm every day of the week. We took in charge the whole class, but we had assistants helping us translate and make sure everything went smoothly. Peter gave us a specific lesson or a little text to work on and then we were very autonomous on how to teach, which allowed us to be very creative in our teaching. Peter was however always here to help if necessary and he always made his best for us to feel comfortable in the class. Peter's kids and the students were lovely, we had a great connection with them, they were all curious and willing to learn. We slept in a room with a double bed, a mosquito net, a table and 2 chairs. We really loved our stay there and anyone who crosses the path of this wonderful project and family is lucky! Thank you again Peter for everything and long live your school!!!

Thank you to the family for inviting me to their beautiful home. I had my own private room and bathroom. They made me feel right at home. Plus, I had every morning free to enjoy myself, and in the afternoon I had a delicious homemade lunch with the whole family. Always good, and you really feel at home. The children are adorable. I could spend a lot of time with them, playing with them, going to football matches, all while speaking English. I stayed longer for that reason. Keep in mind that you need to be fairly independent and not too organized, as the family lives in the moment. If you're looking for a place with structure, this might be a problem, but if you like being spontaneous without much communication and are comfortable with that, you'll have a wonderful time and you'll definitely come back.