Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Paul was an amazing guest at my home! My puppies were loved and cared for, I got cute video reports on them frequently, and he left us some farewell gifts! Great experience overall on my end.

Jonathan was a pleasure to host. He looked after our dog Marine when we were away and communicated with us daily. He even made a delicious cake on our return

Charlotte is an amazing person and a super volunteer. We were chestnut harvesting for most of her stay, but she also took over our neglected veg garden and rejuvenated it with vigour and great initiative. No task was too long, dirty or physical for her, she has a wealth of experience and got stuck into loads of things here. In addition Charlotte was always the first up in the morning, clearing the kitchen from the night before, prepping for the pancakes, cleaning up after lunch, lighting the fire .... I feel I could have left the place with Charlotte in charge and I would have found a better place on my return. Cannot recommend charlotte highly enough in any community situation, voluntary or otherwise.

What a wonderful time I had with Lilly and her husband Ivan. I stayed there for two weeks in October and it was very lovely. Lilly's place is in the middle of the forest close to Karlovac. It felt so good and peaceful to be surrounded by such a preserved nature. Given that I was the only Workawayer during my first week, I stayed at Lilly's house (with my own room and bathroom). During the weekend we had an amazing time by the seaside where her husband Ivan works. This place is stunning. We could even swim in the sea on October 18th !!! It was also so interesting to talk with Ivan. We had so many deep talks. On the second week, I moved to their other house a few kilometers away, with another Workawayer. We also had a very good time there, organizing our days as we wanted, making fire, cooking, talking about our country... If you are wondering what to expect there, basically it will be staying in a beautiful countryside while having nice walks in the forest picking up mushrooms with Lilly (that she will then cook in a very delicious way!). I also loved talking around the fire with Lilly about religion, France, Croatia, history and so on. Her cats were also so cute. They always wanted to be cuddled. As a cat lover, it was pure happiness for me. About the help, I helped cleaning the house and the car, cooking, sanding chairs, making apple chips, selling stuff in a kind of yard sale, going to the forest to find mushrooms and chestnuts. Lilly always adapted the work according to the weather and abilities of each Workawayer. It didn't really feel like working but more like taking care of the place and giving a hand as I would do it at home. To put it in a nutshell, if you look for something simple in a quiet and peaceful place, in the middle of nature, and want to spend time with very kind and lovely people, Lilly's place is exactly like this. I really felt like home there. Thank you so so much Lilly and Ivan for your hospitality. I miss you already. Wish you the best !

Clare, Paul, and Tadhg were incredibly welcoming and helpful right from the start. They offered for me to arrive a few days early so I could settle in, get to know everyone, and bond with their fun, affectionate dogs and the cat. It also gave me plenty of time to get familiar with the small daily routines around the house and garden. ​A few personal highlights of my stay: ​Walking the dogs right by the sea and through the park. ​Since I enjoy running, Clare invited me to join a local parkrun, which made me feel right at home and truly integrated. ​Paul, who is a professional tour guide, generously showed me his beloved Dublin and shared fascinating insights into Irish history along the way. ​Enjoying meals together, having great conversations about our experiences, and exploring nearby woods and surrounding areas together with the dogs. ​My accommodation was great: I had a very cozy, lovely room with its own bathroom, and there was plenty of space to park my camper van on the property. My tasks were simply feeding the animals in the morning, going for walks, doing a shorter afternoon loop through the park, and keeping the house neat and clean—all straightforward and a genuine pleasure to do. ​Looking back through my photos just now brought back so many great memories. It was truly a fantastic experience that left a lasting impression. I sincerely hope our paths cross again someday. ​Thank you so much for everything, Clare, Paul, and Tadhg! ​All the best, Michael

Une personne exceptionnelle ! Calme, douce, bienveillante et vraiment aidante au quotidien. Ce fut un immense plaisir de l'accueillir pendant ces dix jours. Elle sera toujours la bienvenue chez nous et pourra revenir quand elle le souhaite. Je la recommande sans hésitation !

I had a wonderful time with Sophie and Ant in West Vancouver - they are such kind, welcoming and funny people and I felt at home right away! Disco is the sweetest dog with a lovely temperament and is so well behaved. They care for him really well and I had so much fun walking him around the local area - I'm missing him already! The work was really fair and well explained, Sophie was always really flexible with hours and clear with days off, so there was plenty of time to explore the local area and you felt you had a lot of freedom too. They also had great suggestions for activities to do around Vancouver and further afield, and were just lovely people to stay with. They included me in their thanksgiving day which was my first Canadian thanksgiving and so much fun! Overall I had the best month with them and am so grateful for them having me to stay - I would really recommend them as hosts :) Thank you so much Sophie and Ant!

Philipp war 3 Wochen bei uns und wir hatten eine sehr gute gemeinsame Zeit. Philipp war jeden Morgen motiviert und hat sich super auf all unsere kleinen verschiedenen Baustellen eingelassen. Jochen und Philipp hatten einen guten Austausch und wir hatten auch immer wieder schöne gemeinsame Gespräche und Momente. Wir wünschen dir Philipp alles Gute und du bist jederzeit wieder herzlich Willkommen. Lebe dein Leben im Hier und Jetzt und genieße jede Sekunde die du erleben darfst!!!

I can say the overall experience met my personal expectations. Meaning I got to do some challenging and physical work that made me genuinely feel like I was contributing and helping at the shelter to my best ability. Although the timing was a bit stressful at the start, I think we were able to build a great dynamic with Anke, and I adapted to the routines relatively quickly. Anke is straightforward and work-oriented in a way that I respect a lot, and she is genuinely passionate and committed to the animals. But since you're quite literally surrounded by them, this also means you must abide by the house rules, which I want to leave as the main takeaway for other Workawayers considering volunteering here. The more I understood the house rules and routines, the better the experience became, since they exist there for a good reason. Overall, as a person who loves routines and is a morning-person, this was quite frankly the ideal place for such. Having set tasks daily, and a schedule to follow suited me well since it doesn't leave you wonder if you're up to anything productive that day. Thereby, I'm grateful this was my first Workaway experience! Hopefully this review gives some realistic yet positively confirming insight for anyone looking into this.

Aoife was a wonderful Workawayer and guest at our place. Her positive energy and enthusiasm about everything was definitely infectious. She made us appreciate our own life even more. She accomplished all jobs that we asked for and sometimes even more. If uncertain, she never hesitated to ask. Aoife just fitted right in with us into our daily lives. We really enjoyed sharing so many stories and interesting perspectives. And especially all the moments of laughter were truly wonderful. Her little dog Ruthie was very well behaved and cute. We will miss you and would love to host you again!

I had a wonderful nine days with Aïcha and her daughter Louise. Aïcha is incredibly kind, warm-hearted and generous. She helped me so much when I first arrived in France, and she is one of the strongest women I have ever met. Aïcha genuinely wants others to understand life with autism. She patiently explained her parenting approach and the reasons behind her interactions with Louise. I learned so much from her, especially about different ways of supporting and teaching children. Louise has her own beautiful ways of communicating and expressing affection. I especially loved our evenings listening to music and dancing together, and her warm hugs. I’m truly grateful for this experience and hope to have the chance to visit them again someday. Thank you, Aïcha! ❤️

Kinda was as her name says a very kind person. Sometimes we had some misunderstandings depending on no common mother tongue. But we found solutions. And i was very impressed by her will to fulfill a task to its best. One of the fierces hole diggers i ever had in my garden! Our common souvenir is the two trees we planted: Albizzia julibrissin. I can recommend her warmly.

Amazing!!!! So so happy! :D

It was such a pleasure having Bella as part of our community! Bella brought a lovely energy to the space. She was curious, open to learning, and genuinely interested in experiencing our way of living. It was wonderful to see her become part of our everyday life, sharing conversations, experiences, and moments with everyone around. At this place, we believe volunteering is as much about cultural exchange and human connections as it is about the work we do together, and we’re grateful Bella chose to spend some of her journey with us. Thank you, Bella, for being part of our little world. You’ll always have a place in the family, and we hope our paths cross again soon! With love, Sankalp & Team

This was my first Workaway experience but I'm pretty sure the bar was raised sky high! I had an awesome 2 weeks. The place was amazing, a peaceful valley surrounded by nature, no street or anything nearby. The hosts were very kind and joyful people who communicated well about the work, the place & infrastructure, and the planning of the day ahead. They also took time to connect with us volunteers, which made me feel welcome. The work was sometimes quite physical but they did their best to balance out the heavy work with some lighter work like weeding/seeding. It was great to learn more about nature and natural building, a very pleasant experience, can recommend!

I had the loveliest time staying with this host! Within just a few days, it felt less like being a guest and more like staying with a friend. The work was very manageable, and communication around tasks and expectations was always clear and easy. I really enjoyed the balance of spending time both outdoors and indoors, especially getting to spend time with the kitties! She made me feel very welcome and at home, and I genuinely enjoyed sharing this time and space with her. All in all, it was such a wonderful experience, and I couldn't have asked for a nicer stay. I would happily recommend staying with her!

Elisa was an excellent worker. Despite initially struggling with English, she made a consistent effort to improve every day. She is a quick learner who respected and followed all the house rules without exception. Elisa is a mature, responsible person who is always willing to help and eager to learn. If you speak clearly and at a moderate pace, she will understand well. Please be patient and empathetic with her while she continues to develop her English skills. She is committed to learning and improving, and her determination and positive attitude make communication easy and rewarding. We would gladly welcome Elisa back if she ever wished to return. She was a pleasure to host, and we would not hesitate to recommend her. Oliver and Ori

Julia is a wonderful person! It was a magnificent experience! It’s a magical place, and I already miss it! There’s such good energy here, and you can really create a lot plus, Julia can teach you so many things, as she’s incredibly knowledgeable about everything! Thanks again! I’ll definitely be back!

Absolute pleasure having Eva join our olive picking team this year. Apart from her energy, strength and consistency, she injected a wonderful good humour throughout her two weeks with us. She shared the accommodation with another workawayer and was an empathetic room mate, and easy to get on with. In addition to the olive harvesting, she helped with shredding olive branches which had to be removed and spread this mulch over erosion sensitive areas. Other tasks included continuing the planting project for the garden. In this area she showed knowledge and worked quickly. She was a valued and well liked member of the team. We would welcome her back anytime.

J’ai été ravie d’accueillir Naomi à la maison et de partager cette expérience avec elle ! Elle m’a apporté une aide précieuse dans l’entretien de la maison et les tâches du quotidien. Son aide m’a vraiment soulagée et j’ai beaucoup apprécié son implication. Au-delà de l’aide apportée, j’ai particulièrement apprécié sa bienveillance et sa gentillesse. La communication avec Naomi a été excellente : nos échanges étaient simples, agréables et fluides, ce qui a beaucoup facilité notre organisation au quotidien. C’est un vrai plaisir d’accueillir une personne avec laquelle on peut échanger aussi facilement et dans un climat de respect mutuel. Je garde un très bon souvenir de son passage à la maison. Merci encore, Naomi, pour ton aide, ta présence et ta bienveillance ! Je te recommande chaleureusement aux autres hôtes et ce serait un plaisir de t’accueillir à nouveau.