Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Lynn came at very short notice after another lady, Romane, had come for 6 weeks and left without warning. Fortunately my friends helped for a few days until Lynn arrived. She’s a lovely person and cared well for my dog. She saved my holiday for which I am eternally grateful. Thanks Lynn, you’re a sat!

I had a really lovely experience volunteering in Quillabamba. I helped teach piano and arts to a small group of kids, and it was so rewarding to see their creativity and excitement for learning. The host was welcoming and supportive, with clear communication and fair expectations. I felt comfortable and free to bring my own ideas into the activities. Quillabamba is a beautiful place with a strong sense of community, and this experience was both meaningful and inspiring. I’d definitely recommend it to volunteers who enjoy working with kids and sharing creative skills.

Mi experiencia en el delta con la familia de Rosana ha sido buenissima. Son personas muy cariñosa. Los empleados del eco lodge son muy amable y me sentí directamente parte de la familia así que del equipo. Les agradesco muchissimo por la experiencia. El hogar es lindissimo y es el lugar perfecto, por quien quiere approvechar de una pura naturaleza. Mil gracias a Rosana familia equipo, y espero que pueda contribuir a que ustedes tengan muchissimos otros voluntariados para ayudarles.

I was lucky to spend a month in this welcoming hostel. It was my first experience as a volunteer, and it was a pleasure to spend it with such a friendly and caring team. The atmosphere is super relaxed, there's a great harmony between the professionalism of the staff, the travelers from all over the world, and the volunteers (There were 2 of us at the beginning, then 3). Many people meet here and then set off to explore the island together. It's just steps from Colombo's most beautiful beach, there's a swimming pool, a rooftop terrace, and everyone eats dinner together in the evenings, which encourages interaction. My role was to connect with the travelers to ensure their stay was going well, to help them build relationships, playing with them, and to provide advice and information for their visit to Colombo and their overall trip. The manager is lovely, attentive, and very professional. He knows his country very well and loves sharing its history and culture with his guests. He gave me a chance despite my somewhat hesitant level of English, and I'm very grateful to him. A huge thanks to you Dinesh, and the whole team, for these unforgettable moments of openness to the world ! ♡

I stayed at Angela’s place at the end of 2025, and it was an amazing experience. Angela is extremely kind and patient. She knows a lot about Irish history and is always great to talk to. Conversations with her are easy, interesting, and very pleasant. She has one dog and two cats. The dog is Luca, who is very friendly and sweet. She loves going for walks and is always ready to play. The cats are Pema and Leo, both lovely and beautiful, each with their own charming personality. Angela is very easy-going, and helping her around the house was truly a pleasure. I always felt comfortable, welcomed, and respected. I will never forget the time I spent in her home. It was a special experience that I will always remember fondly.

We've been at Nico's house during the preparations to receive his family. We've helped him, especially with those tasks. He explained how to do them. We felt very comfortable with him! We also spent a few days with his dad, and it was lovely. Both of them were very kind and made us feel very comfortable and at home! They helped us in every way they could and were very available. We are very grateful! We shared some wonderful moments with them. We even shared some music for Nico one night! A few songs! Haha Then we were lucky enough to meet his beautiful and large family and continue spending time with them outside of work. Always a pleasure! Thank you so much!

Dear Alix, I beg your pardon...I apologize for the delay with which I write your feedback, In my defence I can say we have some health problems, as you know. Alix spent 2 weeks at our place last Summer. Roberto our, 13 years old son and we all really enjoyed Alix company. She is really a nice and positive person, always smiling and disposable. She is very respectful, quite, mild; independent. She was really patient and calm helping Roberto with his English homework . She enjoyed playing with him. She always spoke English. That was really good to help all of us to improve our speaking English besides Roberto. Wish you the best for all your projects, your University, Celo and friends. You know you can come to visit us whenever you want as part of our extended family. Let’s keep in contact,! (NB: I will contact you to find a way to give you back your slippers) Big hug from all of us. Simona, Mariano, Roberto

Alessandro stayed at our hostel, trails and lodging, for almost 2 months during December and January. It was a pleasure and great to have him here. He was quiet, fun, nice and clean. He helped with a variety of tasks, from the routine housekeeping. He was very welcoming and attentive to the guests, organizing and arranging accommodations. Also fixing furniture and tweaking the electric and solar system. At one point, he was left alone for a few days, and he managed very well at the hostel by himself! We would strongly suggest and recommend Alessandro to future hosts. If you need someone responsible and reliable to work with you, Alessandro's the person to consider. Come back any time, Alessandro.

really cool family ,good vibes, nice work

I had a brilliant time here, I was welcomed with open arms. The chores were fair, easy and enjoyable. The atmosphere was full of joy and laughter, no matter if it was playing games or going on trips out together. I enjoyed chatting with everyone and sharing parts of our lives, culture and food. Communication was clear and open and house was gorgeous and tidy.

Hayley was a reliable and pleasant volunteer during her stay with us. She approached her tasks with a positive attitude and was willing to take on various projects around the property. Her work ethic was solid, and she completed assignments without needing much oversight. Communication with Hayley was straightforward and easy. She asked questions when needed and was receptive to guidance. She was respectful of our space and schedule throughout her time here. Hayley showed particular interest in learning new skills and wasn't afraid to tackle unfamiliar tasks. Her flexibility was appreciated, especially when plans changed or different work needed attention. It was a bit of a shame she was a light eater, as I enjoy cooking for volunteers, but she was never fussy about meals and appreciated whatever was prepared. On the flip side, Hayley is intelligent and thoughtful, and I genuinely enjoyed our conversations on a wide range of topics. Overall, Hayley was a good fit for our workaway arrangement. She fulfilled her commitments and left things in good order. We'd recommend her to other hosts looking for a dependable volunteer.

This was my first Workaway in Colombia after almost 3 years of volunteering in Ecuador, and Jairo & Deysi really raised the bar. Super friendly, amazing hosts that not only welcomed me into their family and community, but also provided me with incredible cultural experiences, including but not limited to a Yagé ceremony on the night I arrived, multiple trips to Carnaval de Negros Y Blancos de Pasto, family meals prepared on a wood stove, and other excursions, a truly unforgettable experience. My plan was to stay two weeks, and I spent a little over a month there. Planning on coming back before I return to Ecuador, to visit my new Colombian friends. The work was varied, a lot of watering plants, weeding gardens, looking after the dogs, cleaning the chicken coop, collecting/cleaning/sorting eggs, always lots to do on the farm. It’s pretty physical, so if you don’t like getting your hands dirty and working outdoors, this may not be a great fit. I got to lead a meditation in Spanish, a first for me, very grateful for that opportunity. One of the best Workaways I’ve done in almost 3 years with the platform. As always, the hosts make the experience, and these hosts went above and beyond to provide an incredible and memorable experience. I will definitely be back. En español Este fue mi primer Workaway en Colombia después de casi 3 años haciendo voluntariado en Ecuador, y Jairo y Deysi realmente establecieron un estándar muy alto. Son súper amables, anfitriones increíbles que no solo me dieron la bienvenida a su familia y comunidad, sino que también me brindaron experiencias culturales inolvidables, incluyendo una ceremonia de Yagé la noche que llegué, múltiples visitas al Carnaval de Negros y Blancos de Pasto, comidas familiares preparadas en estufa de leña y otras excursiones. Una experiencia verdaderamente inolvidable. Mi plan era quedarme dos semanas, y terminé pasando un poco más de un mes allí. Planeo volver antes de regresar a Ecuador para visitar a mis nuevos amigos colombianos. El trabajo fue variado: mucho riego de plantas, deshierbe de jardines, cuidar a los perros, limpiar el gallinero, recolectar/limpiar/clasificar huevos. Siempre hay mucho que hacer en la finca. Es bastante físico, así que si no te gusta ensuciarte las manos y trabajar al aire libre, esto puede que no sea lo ideal para ti. Tuve la oportunidad de guiar una meditación en español, una primera vez para mí. Muy agradecido por esa oportunidad. Uno de los mejores Workaways que he hecho en casi 3 años en la plataforma. Como siempre, los anfitriones hacen la experiencia, y estos anfitriones fueron más allá para proporcionar una experiencia increíble y memorable. Definitivamente volveré.

Nena stayed one month at our sanctuary. I loved that she was really involved in the daily life, very proactive and attentive with animals but also other volunteers. She's very funny; she loves to talk and laugh about everything, and it is a real pleasure to share time with her. It was such a pleasure that we did go together on a trip to the beach, and she will also come back in a few days for another volunteer time with us. She really loves animals, like me, so the connection was easy. We appreciate that she was very transparent about her skills (she has only a few weeks of experience with horses from another volunteering). We also appreciate that she has a real will to learn about horses, and she became a true horse lover and excellent caretaker. She was feeding the horses, very attentive to their needs, changes in their attitude. She was really helpful during our last rescue, helping prepare the box, feeding him, and spending time with him. Not only that, but she was also not afraid to wake up at night to help him stand up when he needed to. She also was proactive with gardening, and thanks to her, we have 3 baby tomatoes growing! This is exciting! I recommend Nena 100%; she's an excellent volunteer and good cook, always up to do something and taking care of everybody.

I had a wonderful stay in lovely Rachels house right by the ocean. 15 hours work a week is a great trade for this lovely experience. Highly recommend!

Mon expérience chez Igal et Mica a été plus qu'enrichissante! Ça été une expérience hors du commun. Le couple, leur fils et leurs amis sont super attachants, communicatifs et bienveillants. J'ai vraiment senti que je faisais partie de la famille. Mon travail consistait à nourrir les animaux et aider au menu travaux, ainsi qu'à la préparation des repas et au ménage, mais plus souvent qu'autrement, j'ai profité des environs, des sentiers et cascades. J'ai même loué une voiture pendant 2 jours de congé. Ils proposent souvent des activités et des transports, alors ça fait un séjour d'échanges, de facilité et de découvertes incroyables. Je logeais dans une partie de la maison où j'avais mon lit, un divan et une salle de bain. L'endroit était chauffé et confortable. La nourriture excellente et la liberté de me faire mes propres repas bien accueilli. L'anglais était notre "langue seconde" à tous et j'ai pu parler français très souvent avec Igal. Ils sont une excellente source d'histoires à raconter, de vécu et de partages. Vraiment je ne pouvais mieux tombée pour un premier wokaway officiel :) Je suggère chaleureusement cet endroit à tous ceux et celles qui veulent découvrir Flores sous un angle de "Voyageur" :) Merci à ces gens de coeur 💚

Michaela visited these mountains of Honduras for 2 weeks with the main goal of teaching English classes, whicj she is trained to do, and does it well. The children took to her welcoming and easy going personality readily. Michaela's stay coincided with another female volunteer and I often noted how well she worked together with others, as far as sharing space, engaging in friendly conversation, household chores, and maintaining a warm and welcoming environment. Michaela adapted pretty well to the culturecas well as to the adverse weather that visited us during the weeks of her stay. Her ability and focus of always finding something positive and encouraging to say was a lovely part of her character. Last but not least, I will mention her adeptness at noting when and with what she can and should offer a helping hand. She is a very easy person to get along with.

Max stayed with us for a few weeks a few years ago, but I am very late giving my feedback! We really enjoyed his company and we are happy to have him back again now for a second visit😁We had another workawayer with us at the time also and he fit in so well with them and with the whole family. He is very hardworking, helping with gardening and yard work, walking the dogs and all the chores my husband could never get around to! He was organized, clean and tidy around the house and helped as needed inside as well as outside. He was an asset to our busy lives and we are happy to have him back again😊

Where to start... Anne and Peter are really Nice people with the heart in right place. They made sure I had everything I need during my stay and their house is really welcoming. They love animals and keep a very subtle/sacred conections with them. Peter Is a skilled cabinet maker and If you want to learn woodworking It's definitely the place to be. I've been able to learn many things about woodworking technics/precision/tools... Also feeding the animals every morning made me feel really good and happy (especially when one morning I realized a lamb was born a few hours ago...). Anne Is a really experienced yoga/movement teacher, the yoga sessions were really nice. During my stay I could also visit Constance and other places that were vibrant and beautiful. I recommend this palce to anyone who's interested about, living with animals in a different way, woodworking/construction work, nature, permaculture, movement/yoga, learning the German language in a benevolent environment and basically living with many beautiful souls. With gratitude, Arthur.

I had an amazing times here at Alessio’s place! He and his partner, they were both really kind and genereous with me, make me feel like in home. If you have the oportunity of going there, don’t lose it!!

We enjoyed having Angie on the farm. She clearly loved the animals and was always willing to help with a smile. She and I’m sure her boyfriend will be a wonderful addition to your farm.