Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Stay with Adama at the farm for a very interesting and eventful visit! We helped a young man from Czech Republic stranded in Gambia for 2 years to go back to his country. It's the most crazy story I ever heard but inspired by Adama's humanity to the boy to let him stay more than a month at her place I couldn't help but try hard to raise money to get him home! And you will eat lots of mangos as well Adama is a very good cook!

Fue una experiencia fantástica en el hostel, con la gente y todo el staff. El trabajo es claro y sencillo. La casa es fantástica y cerca del centro. Los anfitriones te hacen sentir como en casa y es un ambiente muy sano y bonito. Me fui con nostalgia, los echaré de menos😭

Mia è arrivata da noi il 13 maggio e ci ha detto che sarebbe andata via il 10 giugno. È stata un aiuto fondamentale per noi sia con gli animali che con i bambini, sempre pronta a svolgere i compiti che gli venivano chiesti Veloce e precisa nello svolgimento. Capisco la difficoltà nello gestire i bimbi, ma così piccoli non hanno un programma da seguire piuttosto si fanno guidare dalle sensazioni. Ma grazie dell' appunto cercheremo di essere più precisi con i prossimi woraweayers che ci verranno a trovare. Per il resto Mia ha dovuto lasciarci 10 giorni prima lasciandomi in difficoltà, visto che, anche se con 10 giorni di anticipo mi è stato impossibile trovare un altro volontario. Ti aspettiamo per ripetere l'esperienza magari autunno dove avremo più tempo e meno cavalli in struttura.

I had an amazing 2 weeks on Loon island with Hope and Phil. They were super friendly and welcoming from the get go and helped me settle in quickly. We had lots of delicious meals and chats about the island and life experiences. I helped clear up lots of branches that had fallen from a bad winter storm which was fun work as I got to drive around in a golf cart and make a big bonfire when we finished. The island is beautiful and I got to jump in the lake, drive the boat and relax on the shore front watching the sunset. We got the chance to explore the lovely region of Muskoka. Evenings sat by the fire were great to unwind and watch tv. I was sad to leave and will miss Loon Island on the rest of my travels!

This was my very first Workaway experience, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better one. From the moment I arrived, Jennifer made me feel completely at home — she explained everything clearly and took the time to chat with me, which really helped me settle in. Dean is an incredible person, full of wisdom and stories. I truly enjoyed our conversations about his life and the history of the community. Same with Zee — both of them are full of knowledge and heart. I shared a simple cabin with three other amazing volunteers (plus two sweet cats), and they definitely made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The cabin was basic, but cozy in its own way, and part of the charm of living close to nature. Each morning we would clean the horse paddock, feed the animals, and help with small construction or cleaning tasks around the ranch. The work was fair and varied, and I appreciated learning new things every day. The animals — especially the horses, dogs, and cats — brought a lot of joy to the daily routine. Overall, this was a meaningful and fun experience, and I’d absolutely love to return someday — hopefully in winter to see a different side of it. Thank you Dan, Jennifer, Zee, and everyone else for making me feel like part of the family.

We were very lucky to host Kai for two weeks. She was an absolute pleasure to have around – always eager to help, whether it was weeding, harvesting, painting cooking, or lending a hand wherever needed. She was incredibly flexible when it came to shifting rooms and working around the weather, which we really appreciated. She's easy to talk to, thoughtful, and brought a great energy to our home. We enjoyed many great conversations and shared meals together. We’d absolutely recommend her to any future hosts and would be happy to welcome her back anytime. Thank you again for everything!

We had an amazing time at Chidakash's! We were able to find our love for gardening and we learnt so much about plants! What we loved most was being able to learn so much about culture here. Chidakash leads a very peaceful life exploring different perspectives on pretty much any topics we could think of. We enjoyed many interesting conversations over the delicious meals he made, about the world and all aspects of life. We are so pleased we stayed here, it gave us a lot of insight on a large variety of things. Thank you Chidakash for an experience we won't forget!

I wasn't always sure if Jana was ok as she was fairly verbally economic. Otherwise she was a cracking worker, especially with the strimmer, my doggie loved her, agreed to coach some visiting ERASMUS students and was versatile enough to stay on alone and run my household. So all good and much appreciated.

Jade was a great volunteer, she help us all thr time with all differents activities, reception, clean, breakfast, activities, etc. All of this always with good vibes and always smiling and dancing. She was an important part of the team, we all miss Jade, and wait for her to come back

Nora !! Come back !! From the moment she sent me her 1st message i got a vibe saying host this chick and im soooo glad i did ! Nora from Oregon you have opened our eyes and shown us even more why we love hosting ! Thankyou for your convos your help your energy your wisdom your many talents ! You fitted into our life and family so well I do hope 1 day we make it to America so you can show us your life Take care ! And keep shining ✨️

I had a great time helping out in the garden for two weeks. I did some weeding, harvested fruits and veggies, and painted furniture. I had a lot of time to relax and enjoy the property and my room was super comfortable. Martina and her son Anthony were very generous and cooked delicious meals. I really enjoyed getting to know them and ended up extending my stay a week. Thank you both so much for having me, can't wait to see how the garden grows!

Tener a abbie y zein fue genial, ayudaron mucho en los trabajos diarios y además pude tener la confianza suficiente para dejar mi casa y animales a su cuidado por 5 días. Muchas gracias chicos! Lo mejor para sus viajes !

I loved my time with Nee and her family. The work was mainly gardening, supporting with the development of the clay House and general help wherever needed. Some kitchen duties but not a lot due to Nee and Noots efficency and hard work. For me, it was wonderful to live with a Thai family, I learnt a lot about the family unit and social interactions and also about the Buddhist religion. Nee was so kind and caring, she really looked after me and in return I hope I worked well and helped her with her farm. My accommodation was so comfortable, lovely little hut in the garden, and the nature around was beautiful. I loved being here and am very grateful for the opportunity to share family life with Nee. I would love to return

We are so grateful for the oportunity to be workawayers in Christine's place. We really enjoyed our time there. Beeing surrounded by nature and animals was something we needed. We got some experience in several types of garden work and we are glad that we could help Christine in that. During our time there Christine took us to s'Hertogenbosch which was beautiful and calm city. Also we learned a lot about Christine's passion - bees and Netherlands culture. All the meals were excellent and Christine was paying a lot of attention to our vegan diet. It was our first experience in workaway and we are really thankful that we had this possibility right there as Christine welcomed us so warmly. We won't forget our time there. Thank you Christine for everything and all the best for you!

I stayed with Edie and Mike for a week and it was so cool. I'm so happy to have met them at the end of my stay in Canada. I spent some time looking after Clair, as well as repainting the garden chairs and cleaning the house a bit. Edie and Mike took me on an adventure to Micou's Island and Peggy's Cove, we went swimming in the ocean and kayaking. They also introduced me to some of their friends, we played music, cooked dinner, watched some TV shows, and I really enjoyed my time over there. I would have stayed longer because I felt so at home with them, but the adventure was calling me

I've spent 1,5 months at the sanctuary. It was an amazing experience for multiple reasons. First of all it was great to get to know Dea, her dedication to protect and take care of these animals is incredible. I learned not just about the mentality she has towards animals but also practical skills. How to take care of dogs, sheep, cattle and horses. I learned how to maintain fields on steep alpine environment. It was my first time taking care of this many kind of animals and also my first time living in such an environment. Secondly, as a mountain sport enthusiast this was truly the place to be! I am so thankful for the opportunity to spend time in this part of the Alps. Lastly, the people I've got to know during my stay made this exchange even more memorable. People who often help Dea manage things up in Jeizien or down in Gampel as well. And of course other amazing workaway helpers whom I had the chance to make friends with. They were all very nice and friendly people. I was there from mid-April to beginning of June. Daily tasks mostly consisted of checking on and feeding the animals. Restore the metal fences around the fields. Restore electric lines around the fields. Sometimes transferring animals to one field to an other and some general cleaning and maintenance work around the barns. Dea always explains tasks for the day beforehand so you always know what to do and how to do. She really makes sure that you have enough free time resulting in a wonderful exchange experience. The flat was cozy and you have there everything you need for a comfortable stay. Jeizinen has breath-taking views. Hiking trails and mountain bike trails all over. It is a really nicely maintained little mountain village. It was great having been able to live there. Thank you Dea for making all this effort to protect these animals and at the same time teaching us how to take care of them and the fields they are grazing on. Thank you for providing opportunity to experience Swiss alpine lifestyle and culture. Wish you and the sanctuary all the best.

Joanna is a wonderful person, calm and flexible . She got along with our family without any problem. She saw everything what had to be done. We felt she is like an angel came to us in right time. We warmly recommend Joanna for Workaway.

Our three weeks at Mikki's during May went way too quickly! Mikki made us feel at home immediately as she is friendly and great fun, very organized and has clear expectations. Within the working day tasks changed depending on Mikki's priorities as she runs her own cooking school from May though the summer months. We were lucky enough to go to one of the classes and it was really enjoyable. For other classes we were involved in the food preparation and table setting plus the cleaning up. Some of our other tasks included caring for chickens (daily), tending the garden, repairs and maintenance, setting up a water reticulation system and basically anything else that needed doing. The location is great, there is a bus just down the road that takes you too Old Town, Dubrovnik. Kupari Beach is about 30 minutes walk away. There is also good walking in the hills. Mikki is generous with her time and we enjoyed hearing about her family and her background. We would come back in a heartbeat if we could Mikki. Another bonus of a Workaway at Mikki's is Kobi the American Akita dog. He is a big softie!!! We wish you all the best, Mikki, and hope we meet again.

This place is incredible beautiful and chill. The owner and worker are so nice and friendly. When we have the question, they always willing to help. And the work is easy and breakfast is really good. The view in here definatley unforgettable.

I volunteered here for 2 weeks and it was one of the most inspiring experiences of my life. My friend and I were welcomed to the community with open arms - Robbie especially made sure to make us feel comfortable, coming to play games and chat with us. The work was interesting and if you have an interest in permaculture you can learn so much from the people here. Spanish is the primary language spoken, so it is also a great place if you are seeking to practise and improve. I think the most incredible part of the project is the site which the community lives. In Parque Encuentro you feel completely secluded in the forest, but in reality you are only a short distance away from San Cristóbal. The forest itself is stunning with several walks you can do around the community. Overall I would definitely recommend this to anyone with an interest in permaculture, conservation or bioconstruction.