Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 16

I spent 5 and a half adventurous weeks at Finca Maranatha with this beautiful family in the summer of 2025. It was my first solo trip ever, also my first Workaway experience, so I was very nervous, but Uli, Sebastian, Alma and little Kaya helped me feel at home. I learned something important from every single one of them: from Uli, to stay faithful even when you feel at your lowest, because God fights for you and never lets your hand go, from Sebastian, that every situation has a solution and he opened my eyes about many truths from this world. From Alma, to have childlike faith, to stay brave, creative and try out all the opportunities you have, from Kaya, to notice even the smallest and most beautiful details around you, to stay playful and to love unconditionally. It was a privilege to pray with you, work, play, talk and sing. We had many deep and meaningful conversations, went on enjoyable trips, had fun, laughed together while chasing chickens in the sunset haha! Overall, it was an experience like never before. My primary goal with going to Tenerife was to get closer to God. I had many fights within, but since I had a lot of help from this amazing family, I feel like my heart has started to change for good and I forever will be thankful for that. You have what they call the "Jesus glow", you are so open hearted and loving and you shine as bright as the sun. Thank you for really introducing Him to me and showing me how peaceful life is with God. Bless you!<3

Jules is Anne's partner, and came with Anne whilst she workawayed for 6 months with us. He had to return to France during this period, but when he was here he was absolutely brilliant! We enjoyed his return each time! Jules is a friendly, competent and applied person. He's proactive and can work independently as well as part of a team. He's willing to persevere with new skills and learnt to weld whilst here, which was a huge asset for us. We'd recommend him to any project: he's versatile and hardworking. He is also lots ( and lots) of fun!

We really loved having Martine. Great worker and got on with the job. Pleasant to have around. Enjoy your travels Martine and I know we will meet again.

Sarah is a great person. She is nice, easy to talk to. She took care of our animals while we were on holiday and she did a great job. I recommend Sarah

The month I spent with Emily's family flew by. Why? Because it was absolutely incredible. I felt right at home the moment Erik picked me up from the bus station. Emily and Erik are such welcoming and kind people. They always asked how I was and if I needed anything, taking care of me as if I'd always lived with them. They're both excellent cooks, too (I've never eaten so well in my life outside of my own home). I also had a lot of fun with Caity, their adopted daughter. She taught me so much about sheep; she knows them inside and out! I'm not talking about work because for me it was secondary in the sense that I don't consider it work because I loved taking care of the sheep and the highlights are mainly focused on the human element (and the lambing 🫶🏻) In any case, rest assured that I will come back to see you, with lots of different French recipes to share with you!

Leonie was one of our best ever Workawayers. (We’ve had over 70 over the years) She was so efficient in her work and competent It was sad to see her leave . No doubt we will see her again after her trip around Australia. Happy travels Leonie.

Coni and Bartek joint us over the holidays and the end of the year. We often shared common meals together and quickly bonded with them. It was a pleasure to have them around in this quiet time of the year. They paid a lot of attention to the work they did and we are happy with the results. But also in our free time it was good to have them joining us for our Cristmas Dinner and New Year Celebrations. We appreciated their thoughtfulness during all the interactions with us. They left the house they lived in spotless clean: Thank you very much for that ! We wish you a long and happy journey together ☺️

Toby visited and helped me a while ago and I can say he is quite easy to communicate with and work on different projects. I had a great help from him in heavy garden work and appreciate the effort and the consistency he put into the work. Here to say - thank you for all your help and support . Adi@Adart

Thank you for your great motivation, full support in all activities. You're leaving a lasting impact. All the best on your future journeys!

I absolutely loved my stay at Joe’s. He is a super chill and flexible host who treats volunteers like friends. We had a great balance of light work and amazing social time—campfires, ginger tea, and exploring non-touristy spots in Pai together. I met some incredible people here and ended up extending my stay to celebrate New Year’s with the whole group. An unforgettable experience!

Your dedication truly went above and beyond, and we're so grateful for the energy you brought to our community programs. We wish you all the success in your future travels and adventures!

I think that Julia has not really understand the concept of workaway… Stay two - three days as an hotel to do just a stop of her Europe travel isn’t the idea of this platform. She doesn’t interested where and what host are/ ask, she need an accommodation before restart her personal travel. She is anyway polite but not a workawayer.

We love Karin.She worked way too hard and was a joy to have around. We miss her.

Noah was a joy to host...very respectful and friendly. We had a project to finish some carpentry in our shower which he did very well.

Julie and Anderson were a joy to host. They worked above and.beyond what was asked and were very caring. Not just about the work but to myself and my partner who are both struggling with ailments atm. Fun and friendly...we miss them.

Jana watched my Great Dane Maila and my apartment for about 3,5 weeks, while I was on holidays. Right from the beginning there was no doubt for me that Maila would be in loving, caring and capable hands. Jana sent me just the right amount of updates to feel worry less on my holidays. I have never left Maila for such a long time with an other person but with Jana I knew she was in good hands. Thank you so much and welcome back 😊.

Our experience with Natsuko and her doggies was fantastic. We stayed 21 days, and during this time we learned so much about dog behavior, individual personalities, and how to approach dogs in the right way, especially who had difficult and turbulent lives. Each dog is different and treated as an individual, and this makes the experience deep and educational. We worked around 5–6 hours a day, with breakfast and lunch provided by the host. Natsuko is an excellent chef, and we also had the chance to taste some specialties from her native country. We also cooked some italian food together, and this was a really nice moment of sharing. A very important aspect of the work is the routine. Sometimes it can be demanding or a bit stressful, as requires precision and consistency. However, with 15 dogs many of whom have been through difficult situations, it is essential that this routine is respected. Natsuko is demanding in this regard, but it is understandable. Another important aspect is cleanliness. Natsuko is kind and present, always available if you need anything. The surrounding area is also very convenient, with minimarkets, night markets, restaurants, and shops nearby. Also there are 2 Muaythai gyms and 2 fitness gym. We sincerely thank Natsuko for this experience and for the opportunity she gave us. We will really miss all doggies, we truly hope to come back one day. ありがとう

I stayed with Volker for one week and really enjoyed my time there. Volker has countless stories to tell about the area and New Zealand in general, which made every conversation interesting and inspiring. He shared many great tips for exploring Golden Bay and was always happy to chat and exchange experiences. His property is beautiful and peacefully and perfectly located for discovering the Golden Bay area. His homemade smoothies for lunch were also truly amazing and always something to look forward to. I can highly recommend staying with Volker and would happily return!

I stayed with the family for a week. All family members were very heartwarming and friendly!! I hope to come back for a longer period next time!! They taught me how to help them politely. The meals were delicious. I'm really satisfied with the experiences!! Thank you so much!!

My time at the sanctuary was the most beautiful and rewarding experience, it felt like home straight away, Alice and Noel and Chantal put their hearts and soul into providing the upmost care and love into all of their residents. Their love for animals restored my faith in humanity, this workaway was genuinely the most beautiful time of my life, to wake up every morning in the sanctuary and take care of the sweet small animals in my routine was an honourable responsibility, and I love the community that forms with every new group of volunteers. It’s amazing to be surrounded by like-minded people who all care so deeply for animals, the facilities are perfectly sustainable and well-managed. I’d strongly recommend this sanctuary to those who want to put their heart into loving and caring for all animals, small and large :) I can’t wait to return home to the sanctuary as soon as I can, thank you for all you guys do for both the volunteers and for animals ♥️ So much love <3