Workaway Bewertungen und Feedback. - page 37

It was a real pleasure hosting Rikke. From the very beginning, her communication was clear, friendly, and reliable, which made coordinating her stay and daily tasks easy and enjoyable. During her time with us, she proved to be both practical and resourceful, contributing across a variety of maintenance and general upkeep tasks. Whether it was small repairs, painting, or helping to keep things running smoothly, she approached every job with care, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Her helpfulness extended beyond the specific tasks, as she was always ready to lend a hand wherever needed. Equally important, she was a genuine pleasure to have around the house. Respectful, considerate, and easy to get along with, she quickly became part of the rhythm of our home. Her good humor and thoughtful nature made everyday life brighter for everyone here. I would highly recommend Rikke to any future host. She brings not only useful skills and initiative but also warmth and positive energy that makes a real difference. We would happily welcome her back anytime.

I originally came to Felix’s place mostly because a good friend of mine was there—not because I was actively looking for a Workaway. But what was meant to be a short visit turned into a much longer stay. Felix has a wonderful way of welcoming people exactly as they are. It’s honestly hard not to feel a deep connection with him. Conversations flow easily because he’s genuinely curious and interested in so many things, so there’s always something to talk about. Instead of writing yet another review about the stunning views and the beach nearby (which are, of course, amazing!), I want to highlight something else that really stood out to me. While Felix usually looks for help with the house and garden, he was completely open to alternative arrangements. I work in the digital field, and it was such a joy that he welcomed support in this area as well. His flexibility, combined with his incredibly kind and funny nature, made it impossible not to stay longer than planned. Felix also welcomed my dog with open arms and was there for us during some difficult times—something I’ll always be grateful for. Thanks to him and the wonderful flow of people coming and going, the whole experience felt like being part of one big, weird family. I now consider Felix a true friend and can’t wait for the next time our paths cross. If you get the chance to spend time at his place, don’t hesitate —but be prepared to stay longer than expected, just like I did!

We are very grateful for the time we spent with Türkan, Veysi, and Yaz. Although it was not quite two weeks, we felt very much a part of their family by the time we left. Our days often started with gathering figs, then breakfasting together, sharing Türkan’s delicious cooking. We helped with everything from cleaning to cooking to childminding to gardening to building a stone wall (something Nicholas had always wanted to learn -and Veysi was a patient teacher and a strong model), and had some great fun outings and walks in between, including meeting some wild pigs at the beach (they were quite different to the kind of wild pigs we have in Aotearoa, we were relieved to learn!). One of the things we really valued about being with this family is how open and honest they are, in sharing about the things that are important to them, from the personal and immediate to the wide and historical. It was a very interesting and heartmoving time for us all.

We spent a week with Angie and Howard, helping in the garden, cleaning, and doing general housework at a relaxed pace. They were generous hosts, always offering help if we needed anything. The meals were delicious, and our room was comfortable and private. I especially enjoyed our evening conversations, hearing their travel stories and recommendations. I’d happily recommend working with them to other Workawayers.

I had a wonderful stay at Gypsea´s place and enjoyed my time there a lot. I felt very welcome - Gypsea is very lovely, warm and caring and made sure I felt comfortable and good at her home. We worked in the morning, had delicious healthy food and many enriching conversations. The place is located in a beautiful area. There is a lot to discover in the afternoon and Gypsea has lots of great tips on where to go. It's worth having a car with you to explore the beautiful mountains, the area of the river Ebro, go hiking, walk along the coast or simply go for a swim in the sea and enjoy the beautiful beaches. Gypsea thank you very much for the beautiful time together ❤️

I was staying with Tarja for about 3 weeks and I had a great time! Tarja made me feel like I was part of her family and was overall a very friendly and open-minded person. Beside the tasks, I had a lot time to enjoy the nice nature, the surroundings and in general the quietness. It was a wonderful experience and I would recommend it to everyone, who wants to get away fron there everyday life :)

I spent two weeks at Heyner's and his family's home and had a wonderful time here. Everyone in the family is incredibly welcoming, warm and open and you feel right at home. Working with the goats, cutting grass for them and all the other tasks were so much fun, you're out in nature all day long and feel truly part of the farm. This really is a special place in the middle of the jungle with all kinds of animals (adorable dogs and your own house cat!) as well as beautiful, native plants. You'll have great food, great company and a perfect opportunity to learn Spanish!

We had a brilliant time on Kos, working with Marion and Kuldeep. They are very caring and generous hosts, not only feeding us really well but also taking us around the island to beaches and sites of interest, so we got a good taste of the place. They struck the right balance of being available for interesting conversations about philosophy and feelings, with giving us space to relax and drop into the restful vibe of Kos. It was very interesting learning about the Sikh religion, for example, and about a refreshing approach to dealing with death. We loved the sunsets and sunrises, the swimming, and the quiet. We also enjoyed being able to bring our creativity to their home: it was quite a treat to be able to paint mandalas together. Marion and Kuldeep are having a fascinating journey through life, and it was a privilege to share that and learn with them.

Thank you so much for coming, please come again! We loved having you and you were a brilliant addition to the family!

We spent almost 10 days with Ervin and his family. From the beginning they clearly communticated everything and the work was organised good and fair. Our main task was sanding and painting the fence and two small doors- so not too difficult :) The area there is pretty nice where there is a lot to discover (beaches, waterfalls or cute villages) Unfortunately, public transport barely exists but luckily they provided us a car (and bikes) to discover the local area. The holiday apartment which was given us was comfortable. Ervin and his family were always open for chatting and Puma (the cat) was always open to receive cuddles. We both can really recommend this place- nice people, the beach closeby, easy work and nice accommodation. Just make sure to have a car/ driver's licence and that you are able to handle the kinda old car. Wish you all the best and hope to see you again!

I stayed for three weeks at this workaway, I believe it is the most I have learned over such a short time period in my whole life. The team are fantastic, despite regular having volunteers come and go, they are always happy to talk about their experiences and knowledge of the reality faced by asylum seekers in France. Jed especially is an inspiration, who has gone out of his way to learn Kurdish to better communicate and support the people passing through. Every organisation supports asylum seekers slightly differently, but I really respected the teams humanistic approach to their work, on days where we had time we would chat and occasionally play dice with people in camp. The place even had some long standing relationships with members of the community who stayed their permanently, individuals who would support the team by bridging language gaps and providing extra support (and even invited us to their delicious pop up restaurant once). The volunteering team was also lovely, a great bunch of people, some of who Ive stayed friends with even after leaving. Thank you so much for providing me with the opportunity to provide this important support, the experience has deeply shaped my world view, and your committed team has inspired me to continue working with asylum seekers back in my own country - I wish you all the best in the future

Es un hostal enorme y muy bien ubicado. El personal es excelente, muy amable, especialmente Paulo en recepción y Navis en el servicio de limpieza. Fue una experiencia enriquecedora para mi primer voluntariado. Me motiva apoyar futuras iniciativas y quizás incluso volver a ser voluntario.

We had the honor and pleasure to host Birgit & Joni for 3 weeks. From the first video call on, we were excited to meet them as they are also food lovers like us :-) They were both independently working on the entrance pathway to our guest area - we just had to check-in shortly each morning, but otherwise they worked on it on their own, which was a great help! They treated the work and our home like it was actually theirs. You could see and feel that they care about what they are doing and wanted to make it perfect. (It is actually now looking perfect!) We had such a great time together, unbelievable that 3 weeks passed by so quickly. The weeks were full of love, laughter and food, of course! :-) They felt like they belong to family. We already miss them. Hope to see them soon again!

I had a pleasant stay with Lina's team. The students are sweet; mostly there are kids and teens, all very polite and lovable. Staying in the institute is convenient and comfortable; you have your own room and bathroom, and you don't even have to walk to work. Yopal itself is a very pleasant, safe, and peaceful place, surrounded by beautiful nature. There is a vivid nightlife, and you can always find something to do. We were offered a Colombian dish every day by our hosts, and could participate in some truly fun activities. I got to know amazing people here, both in the institute and the local elementary school, and made long-lasting friendships. Thank you, Lina, for the experience!

This was our first Workaway and we couldn’t have wished for a better experience! Anna and Dominik were so welcoming and amazing hosts. We very much enjoyed the work we did and learnt a lot about mushroom foraging, making preserves and growing your own produce. Both Anna and Dominik made delicious Polish homemade meals and we enjoyed helping out in the kitchen cooking together. We felt more than Workaway helpers, they made us feel like family friends. We had lots of great conversations at the table and enjoyed eating our meals together outside in the sunshine. Dominik took us on a lovely bike ride around the village and on the weekend we took a trip to Kielce to do some exploring. We sat around a camp fire together, and they have the friendliest pets! We felt very trusted with their home and responsibilities which was lovely. Anna set us a few daily tasks we can work through the day, which varied so it always allowed us to do something different everytime. She also allowed us to take breaks when we would like. It has been so amazing to meet you both, thank you for teaching us so much we will always remember you and your lovely home! Best wishes, Izzie and Julia

Johnathan's school is a highly professional, well-organized institute with students of all ages. It was a pleasure to get to know all of them and learn about their plans, dreams, and passions. I loved to participate in the filming sessions: the school has outstanding marketing, in which it's a lot of fun to take part. Johnathan did everything in his power to make me feel welcome: the provided accommodation was comfortable with the right amount of privacy, perfect for a longer stay. Manta itself offers you jaw-dropping and relaxing beaches, tasteful food, and friendly people. I will miss my students and the team, but hopefully we will meet again in the future.

We had a wonderful experience hosting Amitay, Dana, Maya, and Tom. Tom and Maya were very kind children, and our son Adrin always misses them. All of them were extremely hardworking, always ready to help with any task. They supported us in harvesting, planting, cooking, and every part of farm work with great energy and positivity. We truly recommend them to any host and would be very happy to welcome them back again in the future.

We (Jesse and Titus and our toddler Gabriel) had such a brilliant time staying with Sarah, Henry, Sam and Leo. From the moment we arrived they made us feel at home, so warm, welcoming and easy to be around. We slotted into family life straight away and had so much fun together. The work was perfect for us. Both of us got to do things that suited our skills, and it felt really good to get things finished and feel appreciated for it. The balance between us worked really well and we genuinely felt valued. They were so generous too, treating us to food out, making sure we had everything we needed, and giving us the cosiest caravan to stay in (with a heater for the colder Asturian autumn evenings!). They also offered us to have to a bedroom in the house too if we needed. They introduced us to their lovely friends and neighbours, which made us feel even more part of things. The boys are wonderful, polite, sweet and so kind playing with our toddler, and the animals were a joy to be around. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and we’ll definitely be staying in touch with this amazing family. 100% recommend Sarah and Henry to other Workawayers!

I spent 10 days at Arnaud’s chapel, sleeping in a cozy caravan and spending my time with him and other workawayers, surrounded by a beautiful countryside and curious cows (and brambles of course!). It’s still incredible for me how welcoming and nice Arnaud is, he lives there by himself but somehow he was able to create a sense of community and sharing. He’s very sensitive and able to understand other people needs. During the time I spent at la chapelle, we cut trees, made jam, talked about life, literature or silly things, sewed curtains, released dormice, lived the social life of Aubigny and also had some walks! He always take care that the food is enough and the work not too much : ) I’m deeply impressed by his ability to be that open, human and kind with people, probably thanks to all the different lives he lived. Thank you again Arnaud, for everything, it’s cool and heartwarming to meet people like you in rough times like these! See you soon and enjoy the winter : )