Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Margaret was a wonderful host and included me in a number of activities with her and her family. I enjoyed my time and was glad to be able to spend time in both Nairobi and Machako. Margaret was very busy during the time I was there and there was another workawayer there for part of the time that I was there which made things even busier. Plans were often changed at the last moment and I felt that I would have been more useful if I had been there at a time when Margaret was less busy and my time was more structured. None the less, I had wonderful opportunities to be involved in the community and learn so much about local life in Nairobi.

We had the pleasure of hosting Markus for five weeks, and honestly, he was an absolute joy to have in our home. He was always respectful of our space and house rules, and communication with him was super easy. Every evening he would kindly ask about the plan for the next day, which made everything run so smoothly, especially during our busy schedule. He worked really hard, especially helping my parents on their farm, and always with a great attitude and a smile. No matter the task, he was willing, positive, and gave his best. He also kept everything clean and tidy, which we really appreciated. Beyond the work, he brought such a warm, happy, and relaxed vibe into our home. He connected so nicely with my parents, treated them with genuine respect, and they truly loved having him around. We highly recommend Markus to any future hosts. Markus thank you so much with your presiouw help!! we are waiting to visit us and would happily host you and Annette anytime.

Joelle and Jordan were my first hosts in Canada and I feel really lucky that I got to spend 5 weeks in their home! Tasks included feeding their cat (Touton is such a sweetheart!) and chickens, collecting eggs, house-sitting, shovelling snow and some cooking & cleaning. Cooking with Jordan was so fun and they are both incredibly generous and kind and make you feel so welcome and at home. Communicating with them prior to my arrival was always easy with a quick response time. Also, I got to experience my first time seeing the Northern Lights thanks to Joelle taking us out at midnight to the beaches and lighthouse which was a special highlight! I would highly recommend them as hosts to anyone who is making their way to Newfoundland and I can’t wait to make my way back soon as well! :)

I had a really good time in Aitona. Fransesc was a very good and welcoming host. I felt at home and very comfortable staying in his house with my dog for almost two weeks. I also enjoyed hanging out and having very interesting conversations with you Fransesc, Thanks a lot for the stay and your hosting! Aitona salsa a cute little village, there are many nice walks and hikes around the village.

Thank you very much Mushfiq from South Africa for coming and staying with us. He collaborated very well with other volunteers during his stay with us at our community school and non-profit organization in Gomba district, Uganda! He is a humble young man and very hardworking, so positive and dedicated. The children loved him so much and played with him every time as he gave them positive energy. Thank you so much and you will always be welcomed back here.

Aidan has great kindness and an easy going attitude! He definitely has a team spirit! He loves to share(thanks again for the Kouin amann!) , help in any ways, talk, go towards people and check for their needs. With clear instructions and time he seemed happy to help everywhere!

Blaise is an absolute all star. We were so lucky to host her for 5 weeks during a snowy Newfoundland winter. She jumped in to help with everything we had on the go, from packing in wood for the stove and shovelling snow to vegetarian cooking, cleaning, and taking excellent care of our pets. She didn’t mind the stormy weather and collected eggs from our backyard coop every day, taking great care of our hens as well. Our house cat absolutely adored her. Blaise is incredibly kind, easy to live with, and brought such positive energy into our home. She was always up for a hike or a late night adventure to catch the northern lights. She also looked after the house and pets while we were away, and we trusted her completely. She’s responsible, caring, and truly someone you can rely on. We’d welcome her back anytime. A real gem.

I stayed for a month and loved it, the staff were amazing and I feltlike a part of the family very quickly. The food is fantastic, and you get a good discount on tours and activities. The work is pretty chill, just washing dishes or serving food. The accomodation isn't great, it's a small room with two single beds and no real furniture, but does the job as somewhere to sleep. Overall I'd really recommend, one of the highlights of my trip and made some great friends.

Ellen is a fantastic Workawayer to have here on the campo. She worked hard, was very motivated, and understood exactly what was needed in the garden. She is social and easy to get along with, while also taking her own time and space when needed. She worked with passion among the plants and cared for them with a lot of attention and love. It was a real pleasure having her here, and I would definitely recommend her to other hosts. She is always welcome back!

Amaizing people, thanks for joinig us

Aline ci ha accolto in casa come se fossimo vecchie amiche . Come prima cosa la volevo ringraziare per l’accoglienza e per averci fatto sentire proprio come a casa in famiglia . Il lavoro è sempre stato equilibrato e si è sempre preoccupata di chiederci se stessimo bene o se il lavoro era troppo . Erano tutti compiti riguardanti la sua attività di agricoltore quindi aiuto nella preparazione dei campi di asparagi, aiuto nella pulizia dello stabile dedicato agli asparagi, alimentazione polli alimentazione galline . Stare con lei ci ha riportato all’importanza del contatto con la terra . La ringrazio per avermi portato in un mondo che è abbastanza lontano da quello che sono abituata a vedere . E la ringrazio per averci trasmesso i valori del suo lavoro e della sua vita . Super consigliata ovviamente se si vuole conoscere il territorio e quello che può offrire.

Thank you so much for this wonderful experience and for giving me the chance to also work with the ideas thas came to me. The spot was amazing, the food was fantastic and the family was loving, intelligent and are open to New ideas. I had a great time working and living with them. Also we could talk about our Faith and played some Chess. Their young one is Wise bevond her age. I would love to see them again. 13Love

Thank you for helping me anytime U are wonderful and I do recommend you to the future host I allow you over stay because you are a good person Love you

Thank you for being here with me and My husband, Nan . U both are wonderful I won’t forget you all See you later

Livi is a nice person, great singer, we shared hard work and good fun. Nice experience to receive her at our home.

Carmen is a very nice and sweet person. I stayed with Carmen two weeks I painted the bathroom, the kitchen and the living room with her. I drove the car to go shopping and the vet. I did some gardening staff. She's a really good cooker, it's always very tasty. Every morning you've time for you, you work only few hours, she's very relax. Carmen took me to see a market place in Portugal, walked near the sea and watching musicians play in the village church. The life with Carmen is quiet and nice.

I enjoyed staying with Kikki and her husband, both are very friendly and open couple, they encouraged me to also go out and enjoy the island a bit. I enjoyed working in the garden and cleaning he outdoors around the house. I highly recommend them as hosts anytime they open their doors to new guests

Thank you so so so much Ashwin and Tanisha, I am so grateful to take part for a few days in this project. I felt very welcomed, taken care off and had a wide range of experience while my 5 days of stay in their place. The accommodation is clean and comfortable, the café is beautifully design, the farm is well maintained. Since I am there towards the end of March, the weather is very hot, so we worked every morning 7am to 10am, and then rest in between, then work again from 5pm to around 6:30pm to 7pm. Jobs varies from watering the fields, farming, painting, and cooking. Most of the time we will work with the other volunteers and either Ashwin or Tanisha. Ashwin and Tanisha really made an effort to share their passion of their connection to the nature. They brought me for a hike one day, introduced me to many different birds, looked at signs of wild life in the surrounding, it was so unbelievable for me to see. We even witnessed a deer being chased by wild dogs and unfortunately being killed, it was sad but also part of the nature. What I will remember is definitely the food I had there, both of them put a lot of heart into cooking meals and they are always so tasty. It is really inspiring to see how their project is coming together, and I hope more people can enjoy the good food, accompany, and connection to the nature their. Hopefully I will be back to visit! :)

Aurora stayed with us for two weeks and quickly settled into our daily routine. She was a great help in the garden, where she did the work independently. It was a pleasure having her with us. Thank you so much for your work, Aurora. I hope we see each other again someday.

Simone is a person of his word and he can adapt to any situation, very flexible and cooperative. He brought 14 premium leather soccer balls for the children, and their excitement and smiles when they received them were unforgettable. He stayed at the guest house with other dedicated volunteers and actively supported the fundraising campaign to provide soccer balls for the boys and essential sanitary materials for the girls in local schools. The children’s enthusiasm, and the tangible impact he made together with other volunteers left a deep impression to the community. I strongly recommend this gentleman to come back any time. Thanks very much Simone for your support to Gomba Community.