Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 17

We were so lucky to have found Maria to host us. She was extremely kind, hospitable, and warmly welcomed us into her home. Her house has beautiful architecture and Maria has done a wonderful job decorating it and keeping it very clean. It was also walking distance from many shops/cafes/bars, truly the best location!! The work we did was simple; we mowing lawns, gardening/weeding, and cleaning taking up most of our working hours. Maria was also very open to planning our work duties around a schedule that allowed us to explore Auckland and her gorgeous neighborhood near Ponsonby Rd. We loved hanging out with Maria, sharing stories and learning about her colorful past; growing up on a vineyard and travelling the world. Maria also gave us plenty of recommendations, allowing us to make the most of our time in Auckland. She was always so excited to hear about our adventures and offered great advice. We hope to keep in touch with Maria for a long time, and are so grateful for her insight and wisdom. Our stay with her could not have been better and we look forward to reconnecting in the future.

These two are the best! Judith and Adria are very intelligent, hardworking and friendly. Whether the task was physically or mentally challenging, they always did their best and to a high standard of quality. They helped with various tasks including animal care, tree cutting, bamboo clearing, farming and even helping with editing of a book! They'd be welcomed back anytime.

I would like to give thanks to Natalie offering me the opportunity to know her community in Hof Kotthausen. The first few weeks, Natalie had been so caring and helpful arranging my daily needs living in the red Waggon. I'm so thankful for that :) It's been another blessing staying in Hof Kotthausen after Velbert. I was able to experience more local family culture in this small community, that warmed my heart I must say! That was not what I could experience in popular tourist spots! Besonders meine unvergessliche Erinnerung an das Pferdeteam, meine Liebe zu allen Pferden und Ponys; dem freundlichen Buddy und allen Tieren im Hof Kotthausen ❤️ I learnt new things while helping in some renovation work, and it's good to know the German tradition! Renovation work is never easy for a tiny thin lady like me but it was interesting though Finally I would like to give thanks to all the kind people I met in Hof Kotthausen, I wish you all health, happiness and every success in 2026 🥳 Hope to see you all again soon 🙏🏻

We had a beautiful time at tjakis and Madelaines place. It's a really different and conscious life they're living which is definitely interesting to experience. We had various task where we helped out and everything was well explained. Our highlight for sure was the delicious, organic shared dinners, good chats and fun time with their beautiful kids. We felt very seen and appreciated during our stay. Thank you for your kindness and warming presence ✨

I stayed with Dianna and Gilly in Enderby for five weeks with my friend Kirsty and had an amazing experience. Their home is spacious, peaceful, and very welcoming. From day one, they treated us like family. We had the privilege of participating in a sweat lodge, drum making, and a pipe ceremony, which were meaningful and memorable cultural experiences we’re extremely grateful for. The work mainly involved chopping wood, preparing for ceremonies, some odd jobs and helping prepare the property for winter, which was rewarding and interesting. We also enjoyed cooking some meals for them. We got to celebrate Thanksgiving with their extended family and were welcomed into the gathering, which was a real highlight. Thank you both for your generosity, kindness, and the unforgettable experience. We highly recommend staying with Dianna and Gilly

Diana was a pleasure to have around for 2 months. She helped us with multiple tasks around the house including weeding, cooking, cleaning and babysitting. Over the Christmas period, she was super creative in making some delicious meals and platters using lots of creativity. We were very lucky to have her around and truly enjoyed her company. She is very independent, so many times she did her own thing, leaving us to have our space when needed. All the tasks were completed with pride, and she always sought to do her best. Diana is a genuine and authentic person, she is eager to learn new things and doesn't mind to do long hours of work. I would recommend her to any host and welcome her back anytime.

Erika & Lewis We’re both amazing volunteers. They are such a great couple with great energy. They came as a volunteer but left as a family. They helped me build my chicken coop and also at the farm which was such a great help. I definitely recommend them to be best volunteers. Thank you for all :)

Zhiying & Xiaoyu stay with us was very pleasant and I’m great full for there help at our farm house. They are both very friendly and with a great personality getting along with all the people around . I really wished they could stay longer to help us here . And also taking care of my little ones for which I’m very greatfull :) I definitely recommend them both to be best volunteers. Thank you 😊 and you always have a space at my home here in Kathmandu.

We love hosting people like Ian as he has a big heart and is great at looking after people, he's a great cook, and he keeps things clean and tidy. I wish we had more volunteers with those skills! Highly recommended to any host. Thanks Ian.

We hosted Gracie and her friend Trinity for a short week but we wished they could have stayed longer as they were both diligent workers. Recommended to any host. Thank you.

Emma and Pepjin were a bit reserved to start with but don't let that put you off as they opened up after a day or so.. They both work steadily and reliably and I can recommend them to any host. Thank you

It was a real pleasure to host these two fine young women. They were polite, kind, thoughtful, caring, diligent and enthusiastic. Highly recommended to any host. Thank you

One of the best guys I have hosted. Skilled in so many ways and consistently kind, helpful and energetic. Highly recommended to any host. Thank you

Martine and Joshua were excellent volunteers at Brisa Bahía. They're both friendly, enthusiastic, and truly passionate about their creative work. Martine produced a beautiful documentary film about our retreat center that we're proud to share, while Josh contributed valuable work redesigning our website and helping with our rebranding efforts. Both delivered high-quality results and were a pleasure to host. We highly recommend them to other hosts and would welcome them back anytime!

Brami, (Przemyslaw) was a wonderful volunteer to host at Brisa Bahía. He's friendly, self-motivated, and brought impressive knowledge about plants to our project. What stood out most was his initiative—I could simply share what I wanted to accomplish, and he'd research the best methods and get to work without needing supervision. He shared various herbal teas and handled planting projects with real care and expertise. Highly recommend hosting Brami!

It was such a pleasure to host such an enthusiatic, friendly and helpful volunteer. Highly recommended to any host. We hope to see you again Gracie and best wishes

A very late review on my end! I stayed at the school for about a month in the very wintery winter-time and really enjoyed my stay. Mogi helped get me out of a difficult situation and let me stay and work at the school and she was really kind and generous to me and took time to show me and the other volunteer around and took us to cafes and things. She even arranged an open mic for me to play at at a coffee shop and I was given flowers and everything it was really awesom 😊!! The work is very free-lesson based. Be prepared to take the lead on lesson planning- I think teaching and working with children can be difficult for some people who aren't used to it or who don't have experience so make sure you're prepared and understand the role you have to take. The children at the school are so sweet and have fantastic english! Darkhan is nicer and more relaxed than the capital of Mongolia. The winter is very intense which I liked, but maybe go in summer if you're wary of the cold :) Xxxx

Hajar and her family are simply fantastic ! hope to see you soon 💙

I say thanks to Christina for helping me with accommodations even if I stayed few days it was fun meeting you and the other guests at your house. Christina was clear about jobs to be done since the beginning and we hadn't any problem in communicating, she is very welcoming and helpful in any way she can. Bye!

Amazing young people fulfilling the WorkAway mission in its truest sense. Great conversations, diligent, thoughtful workers, and very interesting people in their own right. We wish them health and happiness in their travels!