Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Phil and Julie are simply the best Workaways we have ever had in ten years. In addition, they are amongst the very best people to socialise with. Always pro-active, always looking for things to be done they are simply magic to have around. Whilst not religious people we pray they will come back, and soon. Lastly, our household has the smartest hair in the region.

My first Workaway experience, and I was definitely very satisfied. The manager, Antea, is very nice, and she had no problem helping if any of volunteers needed something. The work was pretty chill and fun at times. The hostel has nice common areas, especially the outside seating.

Fantastic experience with Berta and Daniel. We had so much fun together they where great help and also great with the kids. If you have the chance to host them do!

Our time with Hanna & Roger can be described in a single word: amazing. We never had to work to long or to hard. The work was really nice. We built a lot of Flowerbeds but could have also chosen to do something different. The free time was just wonderful. We did a lot of Family activities, like Barbequing, fishing and making a huge "Osterfeuer". In the Evening we would always play Cards. We could sleep in a Caravan Wagon which had more than enough place for two backpackers. We are sure everyone else is going to enjoy the time with the 4 the same as we did.

Lina is a great person and a fun and keen workawayer. It was a pleasure to host her for a few weeks this spring 2024 while she was travelling in the province before returning home to Vancouver. Lina was always happy to give a hand with any project and was a great help while we were repainting the outside of the garden. She is passionate about a lot of things and her friendliness and outgoing attitude is a breath of fresh air. We would greatly recommend Lina to any host. We wish her all the best for all her future endeavors. Good luck Lina!

The garden will always have a place in my heart. I spent two months there and it was really a wonderful experience. This was my first experience on Workaway and it opened my eyes to how it is possible to live in a healthy way for body and mind. I loved every part of this project, meditation and yoga, the hours spent in the garden taking care of plants and snails, vegetarian cooking and the continuous comings and goings of people. In a short time, this place became my home and the people who lived there my second family. I really enjoyed sharing my space and time with the wonderful people I met there. Luisa and Pujari put a lot of effort into creating and carrying out this beautiful project and I really don’t know how to thank them. I will always remember with a smile the time spent here and I really hope to return soon. Highly recommended.

Living in this beautiful off-grid home (naturally built by the owner herself who is an architect with the help Panayotis - a greek farmer/builder) on the coast of Lesvos, Greece by myself on a hill for the entire month of December 2023, the sound of sheep and farmers afar were my closest neighbours, the breath-taking view of the sea, connecting to the land, taking care of two gorgeous dogs and one very cute cat everyday, regularly meals shared with a local greek family down town, and plenty of time by myself to tend to my own creative projects on the side - what a pleasure to house & pet-sit for Ronit. Winter ended up being a very different experience for me this year and I couldn't have asked for a better opportunity to ease my way back into slow travelling / living & working abroad after many years of not being able to. A bonus was I ended up making new friends/contacts whilst being there, which led me to finding another 'Workaway' type of experience found in person at the start of January - pet-sitting/gardening/DIY/maintenance/cooking in exchange for a studio home around the corner from the beach in the next town, so I was able to extend my stay for another 6 weeks and stayed on the island for a total of 2.5 months! I hope to be able to return someday - to the land of beautiful wild women, greek locals, animals and nature. The only downfall to this house/petsitting experience, was me getting far too emotionally attached to the pets... especially the cat because he was still a kitten & attached to me straight away, when he wasn't playing with his brothers, he was on my lap purring away. He did get poorly with worms whilst I was there but I took care of it asap, got the medicines for his size & he recovered in 24hrs. Whilst Ronit did keep in touch with me through out, I understood that she was very busy/taking care of her family and that I needed to be independent / take initiative when unexpected things popped up and did this to the best of my ability - this is also part of the experience of living alone off grid and it made that experience more authentic for me. Thanks again and big hug to the animals for me!

Ferdi was a great asset to the volunteer team has he brought all his skills to the table, getting involved with repairs and painting, helping us set up a new spay centre while also adding art to brighten up the dog zones. He was great with the dogs and everyone loved his calm energy and enthusiasm. We appreciate all that Ferdi brought to the table and the door is always open should he want to return to stay with us again. Thanks Ferdi!

Mathis und Steven, Beide 20 Jahre alt, waren im Januar 2024 für ca. 3 Wochen auf meiner Finca auf La Palma. Es fielen zu diesem Zeitpunkt hauptsächlich Schneidearbeiten an Sträuchern und Bäumen an die mit einem großen Garten-Häcksler anschließend bearbeitet werden mussten. Hier und da fielen auch Arbeiten wie Poolreinigung, Terrassenreinigung und Kehren der vielen Freiflächen an. Mathis und Steven sind super nette, freundliche und sehr ruhige Jungs, die alle Arbeiten, meistens mit mir zusammen super gemeistert haben. Es herrschte ein gutes, einvernehmliches Klima im Umgang mit den Beiden. Beide Jungs haben mir große Freude bereitet, es gab niemals Meinungsverschiedenheiten. Es hat mir sogar Spaß gemacht, einige Male für uns gemeinsam zu kochen.....das Appartment wurde sauber hinterlassen. Ich würde mich sehr freuen wenn Mathis und Steven irgendwann nochmals zu mir auf die Finca kommen würden und natürlich kann ich die Beiden weiterempfehlen.

We spent 6 weeks with Julianne, James, Imogen, Teddy and Jasper and had an amazing time. The house is in a great location, with the local town of Buttevant only being a few minutes walk away. There are also great transport connections from there to Cork, Limerick and Galway, and also to the nearby city of Mallow, which has a train station to take you even further afield. We spent most days looking after the children, and have fantastic memories of our time with them - baking, reading, taking them to the playground and playing in the garden. I even wrote them a new story and designed a new game for them to play, and they loved playing "crocodile" with Jack in the garden. We loved spending time with the children and have made memories we will cherish for a long time! On other days we did other tasks such as gardening and cleaning around the house. We took turns with the cooking each night and we always had good conversations over dinner. Overall, we had an amazing time here and were able to explore so much of Ireland too! Thank you for everything, we miss you all already!

We stayed 2 weeks at Antonius'. The house (still being renovated) is located in a wonderful landscape, is very peaceful and makes you pause for a moment to consider yourself. The work was varied but quite fastidius because Antonius moved in recently and has to creat his own garden and so forth. We both experienced a warm welcome from Antonius and are thankful for the time we spend there (and the discussions). He is a free spirit and if you also are, we recommend you this host warmly

Shaden è stato purtroppo ospite solo per pochi giorni . E' stato molto bravo e volenteroso nell'aiutarci in tutti i lavori si è sempre impegnato in tutti i compiti spero di incontrarlo ancora in futuro . Se leggete questo feedback è state valutando se invitarlo per me è altamente consigliato

Charley was a pleasure to have at our lodge as a work exchanger. She was a great asset to the team. A good allrounder. very capable and we recommend her.

I stayed one month at the association in Adria and it was a truly enriching experience. I often helped the young children with their fun activities in the mornings and sometimes helping the young adolescents prepare for their Cambridge English exams in the afternoons. I did this Workaway to gain exposure into the world of teaching and I came away loving it! This Workaway has taught me a lot and I am so grateful for the support provided by Elizabeth, Nicole, Alessandra and Michael. Thank you guys for making me feel so welcome. See you soon!

Dear Jessica & Mark, Thank you so much for my weeks with you. I felt like part of your family. Jessica is very keen to show you the best of the area and give you helpful tips. You can do a lot in this area and I really enjoyed my trips. We planted lemon trees, did a lot of gardening and I painted a few things. It's a great feeling to have completed a project together. I had very interesting and funny conversations with two impressive people. Thank you for being my second family in France.

Competent, capable, generous, proactive and kind - that would be the short description of this dream team! Ten stars for them, seriously. They came to give and share, not to take anything, were fully invested; and their contributions were so plenty, that i am certain i will forget many of them here - my apologies in advance, dear Dan and Vee! Dan took care of so many nitty gritty DIY matters that had been dragged along since the beginning, because no one before had brought all that it took to get to the ground of matters, come up with a solution and put it into practice - time, patience, observation and analytical thinking, advanced know how, hands on attitude (which involved also throwing himself into the mirky river blind fishing for under water pipes one time) - Dan was the man! Vee focused on computer and marketing, connecting several social platforms and advising me on so much stuff! She built my awesome website and was an eternal source of information. Her curiosity and thirst for knowledge was infectious. Also did she cook most meals - yummy crisp and clean vegan dishes - with a passion and seemingly effortlessly. And she loved and cared for my Fulita with madness, thank you so much! Thanks to them I have apart from the already mentioned a demystified piping system (nobody before could solve the riddle), a new outboard motor, an extended solar system, a very affordable water filtering, hot water in all dwellings, a cute bodega kitchenette, a working ceramic toilet on the way, so many tips for future projects....... And friends for life. Perhaps the most precious gift of all. Love you guys!

My friend Maud and I stayed with Jen and Brian for a beautiful week. They are very caring and kind hosts who made us feel welcome immediately. We really felt at home in the area of Margaret River thanks to some good recommendations from Jen. The food was delicious, healthy and most was organic. Jen even grows her own sprouts which we are dearly missing since we have left. In this week we insulated to walls of the house and started insulating the ceilings. The work was very doable and it is amazing to see how Brian can build a house by himself. Thanks again for all the kindness!

Since the first day of arriving here, I was welcomed in a warm family. We connected to the lovely people that are making up the staff here by eating together during the breakfast and lunches, the staff-day we organized with all the volunteers and the daily routines of working in and around here. We connected to the people and loved the location, which is situated in a beautiful green and fresh corner or Gloria. It was magical for my friend and me to stay in the bamboo hut “Malaya” next to the lake. We spend many evenings in the varanda, and mornings with the sun peeking through the giant bamboo around us. It's is located next to the sea and that gave us the perfect spot for coffees,drinks, campfires, (night)swimming and finding treasures on the beach. The conversations with Jenny and Julius flowed naturally from our first meeting, and during the one month that we spent there, we kept exchanging our ideas. We took the time to work-out, do some yoga and loads of painting and drawing was done during our stay. It stimulated me to organize an own project and provided the organizational structure and creative atmosphere to do so. After two weeks of learning about their goals, the people behind the plans and the daily tasks, I created a mural in the restaurant area that represented this experience. I got paint at the local market, and started sketching out the energetic place Julius and Jenny created. I loved working on the mural and I am proud of the results. We were lucky to go along with some of the local volunteer groups that regularly visit the communities in the mountains close to Gloria, to help teach English and play games with the children. The experience in this village and the stories that Julius shared with us were very important in shaping my idea of the Philippines and the role that volunteering can have. We only got a glimpse of the local community lives and we have so much to learn from them. I’m very thankful for the insights we shared. Huge graditute to Julius and Jenny for their warm welcome, care, interest and beautiful time we spend with you. I highly recommend this workaday if you are looking for a place to learn about and work on a better world, seek cultural exchange on a personal level and enjoy being with nature.

woooow absolutely beautiful experience!! If you are a dog lover and not too fussy about cleaning up animal excrements this is a must. The work is clearly communicated and very well organized, the staff are super friendly, there is always a big group of volunteers to socialize with and the animals are adorable. There is lots of supermarkets in Loulé to shop for groceries and all the necessary kitchen equipment is available. Furthermore in your free time you can organize trips to the beach and even take the dogs with you! The biggest luxury for me was staying in toy own room in one of the trailers, although it depends on availability if you can get your own space. The only problem I encountered was that there was mold in both of the trailers I lived in. After telling the team about it they immediately helped cleaning it but because of the humidity it's a recurring problem. So if you have any respiratory issues I would recommend you ask for a spot in the volunteer dorm. But all in all it was a wonderful experience and I hope to return soon :)

I was lucky to be at Patricia workaway place for long time, which is eventually was the last time. She is a wonderful lady who brings joy to others heart by the place she let's people be in and feel at peace. I was enjoying my time working the garden, fixing the house and have plenty of freedom to explore the island and its wonders of nature with it. I will always be grateful for this place and Patricia, it allowed me to be at peace when i needed some. The other workaways were amazing, changed my life for the better and i made some friendships which will be for life.