Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I had a truly special experience hosting Denise through Workaway. She is a psychologist, and her sensitivity and awareness clearly show in the way she relates to both people and animals. She took care of the house and the animals with great responsibility — often I would wake up to find everything already clean and organized, with food prepared for the animals. Her contribution was not only kind, but also very practical and reliable. On a personal level, we developed a very warm bond — at times it felt almost like having a daughter around. She integrated naturally into the family-like atmosphere we had during that period. At one point, due to unexpected flight issues, she found herself in a difficult situation and I invited her to come back and stay with me until she could arrange a new flight. I was genuinely happy to have her back, and we shared a few more meaningful days together. Denise is kind, trustworthy, and has a truly good heart. I warmly recommend her, and she will always be welcome here.

Cristine fue una excelente voluntaria, muy dulce, siempre sonriente, tranquila y con muy buena disposición para el trabajo… transmite paz! Nos encantó tenerla en nuestro Refugio, sin duda la recomendamos.

If Wence and Ximena aren't the coolest people in Chile, I'll eat my hat. These two are absolutely wonderful people to spend time with. They aer extremely knowledgeable, smart, and creative. You will undoubtedly learn a lot from the both of them and will have a great time doing so. I don't think I could have found better hosts to stay with.

We are writing to highly recommend Geoff, who volunteered with us at our farm as a Volunteer Leader for 2.5 weeks. During his time with us, Geoff demonstrated excellent leadership skills. He was very organized and proactive in assigning tasks to the volunteers, ensuring that everyone knew their responsibilities and worked efficiently as a team. His calm, friendly, and approachable personality helped create a harmonious and positive working environment. Geoff’s high energy and optimistic attitude were truly contagious, motivating the whole team every single day. Thanks to his effective leadership, all activities at the farm ran smoothly without any significant issues. We are deeply grateful for his valuable contribution and the support he provided to the farm. He was a reliable, responsible, and inspiring leader who made a real difference during his stay. We have no hesitation in recommending Geoff to any farm or organization looking for a dedicated and capable volunteer leader. He would be a great asset to any team. Thank you, Geoff, for your hard work, positive spirit, and all the support you gave us!

When I think back on my Workaway stay with Claudia and David, the first things that come to mind are the chirping of crickets, watching of fireflies, and the view down into the valley and up the opposite mountainside. It was a wonderful time spent in a friendly atmosphere that Claudia and David and their lovely housekeeper Vicky create, with nice conversations, a few shared meals, campfires and Flecha and Pacha - lovely dog and cat. Of course, I also worked—I helped with finishing a cabaña (particularly painting). If you’re looking for peace, quietness and nature, this is the place for you. You have to be prepared to sleep a bit far from the nearest bathroom and power source (a flashlight is a good idea). The village has good shopping and dining options. The connections to Bogotá and the surrounding area are very good. Thanks for the wonderful time!

My friend Yade and I have been on a road trip with Jerry and his family for 10 days and we can’t express enough how thankful we are that they took us with them on this journey. Jerry and his wife are both very generous and kind hearted people, always keen on letting us have the best experience on this trip. We managed to go to Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Tokyo and Yokohama, which gave us a lot of impressions of Japan in general. We have been to Onsens, went to Universal Studios Japan, visited several main attractions in every city and were able to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Moreover, Jerry let us wear traditional Japanese Kimonos and Hakamas in Kyoto, which was a fun thing to experience. We also got to try a lot of good food and shared most of it so everyone could have a try. In every city we’ve been to Jerry went with us to several luxurious hotels and had me review their rooms in a short little video to show to a friend of him, who was planning to build a hotel himself. This was quite the challenging experience but it gave us an insight in a lifestyle we haven’t seen before. The kids had both a quite different character, Phillip (the younger one) being the more extroverted with a strong mind of his own and James (the older one) being a bit more reserved but very kindhearted. What they both share though is a huge interest in reading. Instead of playing on their phone they read in every spare second they had, which was very impressive for us to see. I myself had told Jerry that I harbour an interest in international business and finance, which is why he granted me the opportunity to accompany him in several business meetings and a visit with an ex-politician. I can’t be thankful enough for having had the chance to experience all that.

If there were an Olympic sport for volunteering, Ben would have taken gold, silver, and probably reorganized the medal ceremony while he was at it. Ben showed up at our hostel and somehow managed to become the backbone, front desk, social director, therapist, and part-time legend all in one. What really sets Ben apart though is his attitude. Always smiling, always helpful, and somehow always has the energy of someone who’s had 3 coffees… even when he definitely hasn’t. Guests loved him, staff relied on him, and honestly we’re still trying to figure out how one human can be that useful without being suspicious. Thanks for the good times buddy. You always have a place with us. Cheers.

We truly enjoyed having Emma with our family. She was a wonderful addition to our home. Emma is friendly, helpful, and always smiling – her positive energy really enriched our daily life. Our children loved spending time with her, especially dancing together, which brought them so much joy. We also had the chance to discover many interesting and unexpected differences between Switzerland and England, which made the cultural exchange especially meaningful. Emma is very independent and was always willing to learn new things and get involved. We especially appreciated her playful, cheerful, and easygoing way of interacting with the children. She quickly built a warm and caring connection with them. We are very grateful for the time we shared with Emma and can highly recommend her as a Workaway guest.

We spent a gorgeous 2 weeks with Simon & Adi who gave us the warmest of welcomes and made us feel at home instantly. Amongst many other new skills learnt, we were shown how to drive the quad bike, prune trees, roast coffee beans and introduced to a wide range of TV series! Simon and Adi showed such patience and enthusiasm in sharing their vast skills/knowledge. The food and drinks were incredible, and we had a cosy caravan to ourselves but were always welcome in the house! The warmest and kindest family, we will remember our time with Simon & Adi for the rest of our lives and we are eternally grateful to them for taking us in and all the things we learned from them!

What can I say, one month turned into four. This place is absolutely magical. Gio is building something pretty special here and it is a very welcoming environment. I got to meet Gio's friends who became my friends, the Sunday jam night is extremely fun and highly recommended. I had a few experiences here and met some people who all I can say is I was a better person leaving this place I am just glad that I was able to help in some way to help Gio build what he is building and I am following his adventures and progress on Instagram and cant wait to see his dream become reality.

Staying with Marvin and Ivette was lovely! My husband and I stayed for two weeks with them. We helped them weed their gardens, maintain irrigation systems, prepare grapes to make raisins and we had the opportunity to help them harvest grapes for wine production, among other tasks. Marvin an Ivette are a very generous, honest and fun couple. We enjoyed evenings with them having delicious appetizers as we watched the sunset, Ivette baked a cake for my husband’s birthday (super delicious) and we learned a lot about Chilean culture, history, wine production and we got to play croquette! We also got to eat a lot of pears, figs and plums from their garden. We would absolutely recommend this Workaway experience. They are close to Pomaire, which is a nice little town to spend one evening or two and transportation is easy to get to other places like Valparaiso, Vina Del Mar y Santiago. We had an awesome time and we learned a lot!!

I recently stayed with Sam and Heron for 10 days and had a wonderful experience. The accommodations were separate from the main house (about 1/4 mile walking distance) and were comfortable and plenty large. There is a wood stove for heat, and power is solar with limited appliances. A power bank was helpful which the hosts let me charge at their house. Kitchen sink is outside and bathroom is detached and has running water. Plan for 20 minutes for the water heater to warm the 5 gals of water, for showers, etc. It is very quiet and the night sky is fabulous when not cloudy. It is about 3 miles to the ocean. Meals were delicious and varied; the hosts put care into each dish and accommodated dietary requests. Most importantly, the hosts were warm, respectful, and welcoming, creating a friendly and homey atmosphere that made the stay enjoyable. The work expectations were easy and fair, and I left feeling grateful for the experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a pleasant, Workaway stay. Albion is in a beautiful setting and close by car to many scenic areas.

Driton was very pleasant to live with during the 10 days he spent at our home. Easygoing, always in a good mood, active. Things were simple. He both paid attention to what I asked for and had initiatives as well as suggestions on how to do things. He did gardening, put a little fence, turned the compost, planted a few plants, repaired the bicycle, cleaned the windows ... Driton went to Paris several times in spite of the long journey from here. We also had interesting conversations on deep subjects. He didn't seem to suffer from the fact that I was by myself at that moment, so that he didn't meet other people through us, my husband being travelling and our daughter having just left home to her new appartment. He organised his own activities and acted as an independent person while remaining well tempered and sociable..

Paul stayed with us for several months and did some great work building us a beautiful website as well as solving a whole range of techincal issues. He definitely knows what hes doing when it comes to anything computer. He was also always willing to help out in other areas, great team player, easy going and dedicated to the cause. Very grateful for everything he contributed. Thanks Paul

La mejor experiencia de nuestro viaje Omar et Gilma sont d’une douceur et d’une gentillesse exceptionnelles. Dès notre arrivée, nous nous sommes sentis accueillis comme à la maison. Le partage est vraiment le maître mot de ce séjour. Nous avons énormément appris à leurs côtés : sur la culture colombienne, la langue espagnole, ainsi que sur la vie à la ferme et leurs projets. Gilma est également une cuisinière hors pair ! Nous nous sommes régalés avec ses délicieux arepas et avons fait le plein de protéines grâce aux œufs frais de la ferme. Travailler avec eux est très gratifiant. On ressent un vrai sentiment d’accomplissement et on comprend vite la passion qui les anime. Ils savent la transmettre avec beaucoup d’enthousiasme. Nous leur souhaitons sincèrement de réussir à réaliser tous leurs projets pour la Finca Si vous hésitez encore à postuler, n’hésitez plus et foncez ! Vous vivrez une expérience locale authentique et inoubliable. Au cours de notre voyage de plusieurs mois, ces deux semaines à la finca ont vraiment fait la différence. Petit bonus : ici les fous rires sont garantis !

We truly loved our experience! Meeting the community at the Dream Center was very enriching — people are warm and welcoming, and we really enjoyed attending the celebrations. At Kevin’s place, we felt like part of the family. We appreciated the time spent talking with him and his two boys; they are kind people, generous with their time, and always available. We also really enjoyed contributing to some of their current projects, getting to know them and the community they serve, and sharing some great meals together. This was our first Workaway experience, and we are very happy we had it with them. Thank you for everything!

Vittorio is the most kind person, we felt very welcomed from the very beginning and he also always made sure to let us feel how appreciated our help is. We stayed a couple days at Vittorio's wonderful place and absolutely loved being surrounded by so much nature and the amazing cactus garden. We usually spend our mornings at the beach, eating the most delicious oranges form the trees and walking along the sea with his lovely dogs. We would mostly work in the afternoon, the work was very chill and in general a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you so much for having us, the best of luck for you!!

Alice was a great Workawayer — quiet but intelligent, very open to learning new things, and an excellent team player. She adapted quickly, contributed thoughtfully, and brought a calm, positive presence to the land

Luke and I stayed with this wonderful family for 2 weeks. they were exceptional hosts and offered a really great experience for us. The communication was excellent and the work was fair and enjoyable. The area around the house is beautiful with lovely walks and close to cafes and shops.

It was a pleasure having Lou volunteer. She was always quick to get her work done without any complaints. Super fun to be around. I would definitely recommend her to other Workaway projects.