Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I truly enjoyed my time together with Nazareth and the other volunteers! It felt a bit like living in a big family - cooking together, sharing every meal, playing games together, having inspiring conversations and of course lots of fun! There was a big variety of work tasks - during my time at the finca it was very easy work and I especially enjoyed working in nature (planting, harvesting cacao,…) and cooking. You have to pay a small fee for the food (no possibility to bring your own food), but since you only work a few hours per week and you get 3 meals every day - even on your two off days- it seems still fair to me. Many thanks to Nazareth, the other volunteers and the lovely animals for helping to make me feel so comfortable at the finca.

Sanna says in her own introduction "I am an easy going person", I would wholeheartedly have to agree! I would like to add however that she is also astute, intelligent, fun, stoic, a great conversationalist and an excellent worker. Nothing seemed to phase Sanna, from working at laborious weeding tasks to building fences in the wind and rain or hauling me up a 42 foot mast, varnishing on a rocking boat or netting grape vines with the notorious gander at her feet, she soon had him settled with her own calm nature. Sanna was tidy and clean around the house and always eager to help with the cooking and clearing up after meals. She was a joy and a pleasure to host, helping with so many different tasks I cannot list them all. In time off we managed a bush walk, again in the rain , but Sanna just enjoyed the beauty of the environment with no complaints toward the weather at all. Another day off we took the boat for a sail and she quickly showed her sailing experience, willingness to rise to the task and her quick learning ability. Sanna happily worked long days in order to have days off to adventure and take full advantage of her time with us. I would encourage anyone to host Sanna as a workawayer, she was a great asset in the garden and a lovely young woman to be around. We thoroughly enjoyed our time hosting Sanna and would have her back in a heartbeat. I have no doubt Sanna will succeed at whatever life path she decides to take and we wish her all the best for her future.

Sophie fue un alma dulce que ha pasado por esta finca, colaboradora , empática y de muy buen corazón, amó y fue amada por las plantas , su trabajo fue impecable, esperamos que siempre llenes de alegría cada lugar visites, bendiciones para ti y tu familia .

Julien fue una persona muy alegre con un buen sentido del humor que llenó a la finca de muy bellas anécdotas. Cumplió siempre con sus horas de trabajo, excelente compañero , super empático.

I would highly recommend Chloe, she was a little ray of light and stayed with me for 5 weeks while learning how to make the outrigger's for canoes at a local waka maker. Chloe was by herself most of the time as I was away for 3 weeks. She cut and pasted honey suckle, looked after my 3 goats and cleared drains down the steep drive, and pulled many weedy bulbs. Unfortunately we have a few days of torrential rain that caused a large slip on the drive, Chloe got in and helped cleaned up the fallen branched and blocked drains. Yes Yes Yes, Chloe will be an asset around your land and house. She is easy to communicate with, follows instructions, hard working and pleasure to have around.

My time at this hostel was my very first Workaway, and what a great introduction! The hostel itself is beautiful and has a really good energy. Lots of space, art and chances to relax. All of the people who were volunteering are wonderful too, there was people from all over the globe who came to stay and work. I've made some great pals. Pisac is a lovely little place, there are opportunities to see some important Inka archeology or even tap into your spiritual side if you so wish. Miguel was such a great manager! He was patient, fun and easygoing. And as for Chaufa the resident dog, well he was the true boss ;) The work itself didn't seem like work at all :) I've been missing the Hostel since leaving, but I hope to return one day.

I volunteered for two weeks assisting with household tasks, gardening, and occasional dog sitting. I worked closely with Rob, he really made me feel welcomed from the start and we developed a great rapport! Our conversations and day-to-day interactions made the experience especially enjoyable. Thank you Rob! The expectations were clear from the beginning, and the workload was fair and manageable. I was provided with my own room and meals, and I particularly appreciated the shared dinners, which created a welcoming and social atmosphere, thank you Frances! I would recommend this placement to anyone looking for a short-term volunteering experience where you can contribute meaningfully while enjoying a comfortable home setting.

My overall experience was good! I had to work in the garden, cut old leaves, cut grass, shape the vegetation and plant new plants, clean the trash on the street side, paint some closets and other things. my work was quite tiring but rewarding. I got the chance to follow dance classes at the hostel but also outside of the hostel. I even got the chance to dance with the indigenous people, that's on Thursday nights at la Loma de la Cruz, a unique and powerful experience, and meet some musicians as well. I did some guided tours in and ourside town and did some hikes with a colleague volunteer. I tried to leave the place behind more beautiful than it already was and I hope the love I put in my work is visible:)

Jenny is a one of a kind permaculture gem! We thoroughly enjoyed her time at our ecovillage and benefitted immensely from her expertise, experience and ideas. She is easy-going, motivated, hard-working and fantastic company. We highly recommend hosting her!

Roci me recibió en su hermosa casa 8 días. Para mí fueron los mejores 8 días que pude pasar en Oaxaca. En su casa me sentí muy seguro, cómodo y a gusto. Ayudé a Roci en su jardín y en algunas tareas generales. Pudimos compartir varias conversaciones y hasta un almuerzo bien argentino. Agradezco mucho la posibilidad que me dió para hacer mi primer voluntariado. Con gusto volvería a hacerlo. Saludos Roci!

Excelente voluntaria, Amable y trabajadora. la recomiendo.

Kate was a lovely fit for our household, her keen interest in sports kept my 12 year old and 10 year old busy. Kate is also a fantastic cook and who can forget the snickerdoodles cookies, so yum. We appreciated Kates work ethics, I came home to a tidy house after work, she is excellent at following a routine. Also noteworthy to mention that Kate is great at setting boundaries with older children. What is special about Kate is all the sport she played in our driveway, the bike rides and trips down to the park to kick a football. And lastly she loved our cats as her own.

When Doris invited me to come, I felt like I was going somewhere I had already been. I just had to step out of my comfort zone to find myself in the energy field that I would like to feel when I have my own physical home. At Doris's place, I felt accepted just the way I am and received confirmation that anything is possible when we are connected to Mother Nature. Your path is yours alone, but I still had to come to you to understand that the only thing that counts is daring to be different, by listening to where your heart is pulling you. Thank you for your pedagogical note on chores, the best home-cooked dinners and nice communication🌿

The work at Saskia and Pedro's sitio was interesting, diverse and very well organized : we collected tomatoes, did some plantations but also some painting and construction work. We appreciated that they spent time discussing with us, sharing a lot about their life in Brasil and many other subjects. We felt there was a sincere interest in the cultural exchange, at least as much as the work exchange, which was very important to us ! And thanks to that we also improved our Portuguese. The farm's location is quite isolated but also very beautiful, with many possibilities for walks in the moutain, cachoeiras... it's a good place if you seek some quiet time. We were hosted in Saskia and Pedro's house, which is very comfortable even if we sometimes felt they may have needed some time without having foreigners at home. We also enjoyed the meals a lot : high quality and diversity food, and pleasure of cooking great meals ! And, last but not least : a more than warm welcome was given by the five adorable dogs ;) Overall, our two weeks in Terra Alta were very interesting. Many thanks!

I enjoyed my stay with Kerri, Aniela & Lukasz. My tasks typically included cooking dinner, spending time with the kids, helping prep school lunches, and checking in on their kitten, Vox. The access to public transit was easy and I did a lot of exploring in the Auckland area. Thanks for having me.

This was my first experience as a volunteer through workaway. I feel that I ended up in the perfect place and I ended up staying a month with Rainer as I felt so comfortable and welcomed. The daily tasks were just my cup of tea: helping Rainer with his prouctions of handcrafted products and solving some thing with the sewing machine. The place is very inspiring as all the people living here are artists in some way. The neighbours are wonderful and I feel that and made some really beautiful friendships during my time here. I hope and wish there will be an opportunity to come back in the future if my path takes me back to Colombia. Thank you for everything Rainer!

I absolutely loved volunteering at Christina's. I spent two weeks there, staying in a nearby cottage organised by Christina and her partner. I really enjoyed the daily routine — starting with a short morning walk with the dogs, helping with their breakfasts, followed by some light cleaning and washing up. Then we’d head out into the field, feeding dogs around Bentota — sometimes by car, scooter, or bicycle. Afternoons always involved helping to collect injured dogs (either from the street or shelter) and taking them to the vets (don’t worry — you’re not expected to do this alone, there’s always an experienced “fetcher” with you 😉). Sri Lankan dogs are truly special — so gentle, friendly, and full of character. You really feel like you’re making a difference every single day. And of course, there are plenty of opportunities for cuddles with the dogs at both the shelter, cottage and Christina’s home, which were some of my favourite moments! Thank you, Christina, for such an incredible experience — one I will cherish forever! 😊

Elena stayed with us for a week and was a great help. She focused mainly on preparing our vegetable garden for spring and did a wonderful job taking care of our animals, showing a lot of care and responsibility. It was a real pleasure to have her around; we truly enjoyed our conversations on various topics during her stay. Elena is a polite, reliable, and helpful person. We would definitely recommend her to any host looking for a proactive and pleasant Workawayer!

From the moment I arrived here, I felt truly welcomed. I had the chance to meet Connie in person and spend a couple of days with her. She’s incredibly wise and inspiring, especially when it comes to living a life full of adventure. Niyma, Hachi, Gaby, and Gatito were amazing company throughout the month. Niyma brought so much energy to our walks, while Hachi kept things more relaxed. Walks on the beach was our fav time of the day! The kitties did their own thing. Usually sleeping. The house is spacious and perfect if you’re working remotely, and the location is 10/10 close to the beach and town. I 100% recommend this experience, just be ready! You might end up wanting to extend your stay or come back asap!

Gaby is a professional with lots of experience in international cooperation. Her support at our foundation has been key to help us formalize and structure several processes, as well as developing and improving grant proposals. She is committed, kind, and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend her.