Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Warm greetings from Belopa. I would like to begin by sharing our experience before Jess came to the kindergarten in Belopa. At that time, we were participating in an English virtual class with the Universal Schooling Community. Even though the class was online, it felt as if we had known each other for a long time. Jess showed great discipline and enthusiasm during every discussion. She was always well-prepared, respectful, and eager to engage with both teachers and students. Her positive attitude made the virtual classes enjoyable and meaningful for everyone involved. Finally, Jess arrived in Belopa, and we were very happy to welcome her. From the very first day, she brought warmth, energy, and kindness to our kindergarten community. Her presence created excitement among the children and teachers alike. During her first week, it was very easy for her to become close to the kindergarten children. She connected naturally with them through patience, smiles, and genuine care. The children quickly felt comfortable and joyful around her. We truly appreciate Jess’s dedication, compassion, and willingness to smile and to share kindness with. Her contribution has made a positive impact on our kindergarten, and we are very grateful for her time, effort, and loving heart. All my love, Mazra, Anne, Sahabat Annisa Community, Teachers & Children.

I stayed with Izabella for almost three weeks and I truly enjoyed myself there. The property as well as the whole eco village is a beautiful place to get to know. There are kangaroos and wallabies hopping everywhere, beautiful birds to watch a magical creek to swim in. I also stayed in my own private space which felt great to relax in after the tasks of the day where done. My favourite part where unquestionably getting to know the goats and all their different characteristics. One of them had just given birth and to I got to see the first weeks of three little goat babies. Thank you for your kindness Izabella!

Having left Colombia i am thinking of how nice it was staying in Utica working with Natalia's family and exploring the region. Everybody was super nice and i even had my privat cabaña! I learnd to do construction with guadua and in my free time i got invited to do rafting. Natalia was always ready to help if i needed something. Les queria agradecer por como me recibieron. La pasé tremendo en Útica! Gracias Natalia, mando un abrazo a toda la familia y a Adony!

Macy and Drew are great to have around - easy to chat with, super helpful, respectful of privacy, punctual, clean and tidy. We thoroughly enjoyed their company and wish them all the best on their onward adventures in NZ and beyond! They mainly helped us with weed control and tidying up around our property, and they enjoyed exploring all around our part of the country while they were here, too. We definitely recommend them to you for any yard work and remember that Drew says he loves doing chores around the house too!

It was a wonderful experience! Linda is a super kind and helpful person. I loved the creative projects, but I’ll never forget the amazing atmosphere and that ocean view. Highly recommended!

Sobre Dana solo puedo decir que es una mujer maravillosa y que estoy muy agradecido por haberla conocido y por toda la ayuda y el amor que le dió a todos mis perros! Espero estés bien y recuerda que esta siempre será tu casa!

Fue un verdadero gusto haber tenido a Jasper como voluntario en la hacienda, es un chico super buena onda que me ayudó en muchas cosas distintas, haciéndolas todas siempre con la mejor actitud. Muchas gracias por todo!

Fue un verdadero placer haber tenido a Anna como voluntaria, es una chica súper simpática y buena onda!! Gracias por todo y buena suerte!

I am happy to have my first Workaway experience with Samia's family. She was a very kind and approachable lady who is happy to share a lot about the place and show me around the thi places. Her home was close to nature, with easy access to the beach to watch the sunrise and sunset. Her two children were also very energetic and cheerfully welcomed me. Happy to stay with them for 4 weeks and it will be unforgettable!

Tuve a Andrew como voluntario durante alrededor de tres semanas en las que me ayudó en muchas cosas distintas, haciéndolas todas siempre bien! Es un voluntario al que recomiendo!

Leti was amazing!!! Leti and her friend Selena helped out for a few weeks and were so easy going, polite, enthusiastic, reliable and hard working! Leti helped out with yard work- gardening, laying new lawn, moving very heavy pavers; they also painted the kid's playroom (it looks awesome!) cleaned, scrubbed, cleaned the pool, cleared out our garage, put new garage shelves together. It was so easy having Leti around the house and her and Selena fit into our family well, engaging with our kids, and Alfie (the dog!). Great conversations and cultural exchange. I'd highly recommend Leti for future stays. Thanks again!

Melisa and Nick were both wonderful help, they were ready to give anything a go and kept with it till completion (weather permitting) They are a very happy couple who were always pleasant to be around, happy to learn new things and self motivated. We would recommend them 100%

We spent an amazing 3 weeks in the Peloponnese, spending time with Kornelius and Eva while learning about organic/bio gardening and olive oil production. Kornelius and Eva were well-traveled and we loved hearing about their experiences and perspectives. They are kind, inquisitive, knowledgeable, and communicative hosts. Both were excellent cooks and made sure that we were well-fed with organic vegetarian food, brimming with ingredients from their garden. We are still thinking about Eva's handmade bread, Koni's curry, and their homegrown jams / pickles and delicious seasonal salads! They always gave clear instructions on tasks, working alongside us and sharing their knowledge. We arrived in October during the lush and rainy time of year and enjoyed the seasonal tasks that came with the Fall. We learned composting techniques, and how to care for different trees (olives and a huge variety of citrus), herbs, fruits, and native plants. We pruned and fertilized, weeding and cleaning up the property lines. The work was interesting and manageable, and we especially admired their commitment to daily cleanliness and organization. I took many notes and look forward to applying these skills to our own setup someday! Koni and Eva made our stay meaningful and memorable, taking us along with them to explore the surrounding towns and several beautiful hikes to local beaches. They showed us the olive oil milling and production process, and introduced us to other organic olive farmers in the region (plus a local friend who took us wild asparagus hunting)! Living in the Yurt we felt very connected to nature, surrounded by the sounds of birds, insects, rain, and at dusk the Jackals and foxes. Depending on the wind you could hear the ocean, distant thunderstorms, or the breeze coming up the hills and stretches of olive groves. We are grateful to know such an active and happy couple, and to have taken part in their daily practice with living a sustainable life alongside the rhythms of nature. We will cherish the memories from this experience, and are looking forward to the next time our paths cross again!

Helen! We are so happy to have met you and spent these amazing 2 weeks with you. We’re sad to see you leave and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your contribution not only to the students, but to the teachers as well. Your kindness and friendliness will truly be missed. We appreciate all the knowledge and teaching techniques you’ve shared with the teachers as they are very valuable to us. We hope you’ve enjoyed our school and little village, and we wish you nothing but the best for your future. Stay in touch with us and safe travels!

If you want to immerse yourself in Khmer culture, this is a legit work away! Your English doesn't need to be 100% perfect, what you need is enthusiasm to teach students English! Sarann, other staff, other teachers, all of them will perfectly support you to make sure you are having a great days there. Highly recommended!

My 16 days stay at Jorge and Egla's place was amazing. They have an amazing humour and are lovely people. I am very thankful to them for welcoming me during Christmas holidays into their family 💜 . The description is exactly as it is, one can relax and enjoy countryside, with roosters singing serenatas in the morning 😁. We even had an art class and made a nice souvenir. Unfortunately the weather was not the best, but I was still able to help with weeding. I highly recommend 👌

Better late than never… here’s my feedback from an amazing 2022 Workaway stay. I stayed at Miriam’s albergue in September 2022, and it’s an experience I still remember because it was truly wonderful. Miriam and Danilo are amazing people ❤️ they’ve both traveled a lot and have a special sensitivity. While they’re very sociable, they’re also respectful of personal space and value their privacy. Their home is beautiful, lovingly restored, and full of thoughtful details. I can honestly say they are the kind of friends this platform can give you. Thanks to them, I met friendly Workawayers who became friends, as well as many of their friends, with whom we enjoyed outings, meals, a few beers, and plenty of laughter. Without a doubt, it’s an experience I would recommend to anyone who enjoys small towns and has an open heart and mind.

Malte is a talented designer from germany. He worked really hard to finish the furniture we were working on. As a person, he is very respectful and empathetic. I recommend him as a volunteer!!

Our workaway with Fiona and Peter was wonderful! We worked hard in the garden/on the farm and were treated with very delicious and fresh food right from the garden/farm. Fiona and Peter have a lovely farm next to the ocean and lots of stuff to do after your work is done - either relax in the garden with a stunning landscape or ride the bikes on their limestone biketour. You definitely wont get bored!

Noe is a very respectful and empathetic guy. He helped us a lot at the hostel and made a super cool mural at the main entrance. We shared with 2 other volunteers at the same time, we cooked together,played cards and other games. I highly recommend him as a volunteer.