Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Adham and I, along with the other volunteers, had a great time. He was a hard-working helper, an excellent cook, and a valuable addition to our social gatherings.

David volunteered in the shelter bit more that 2 weeks. He was very supportive during his time here, resposible and hardworking showing caring and love towards our dogs. He is also a social person who gets along with locals and volunteers. We totally recomend him for future volunteering experiences

Anja and Christian stayed with us for four weeks in November, and we can totally recommend them to any future host! During their time here, they mainly assisted at the sorting of the olives, and they helped as well with various tasks around the house. They were very reliable, and truly committed to everything they took on. They are very discreet and respectful, and we can say that they integrated very well into our daily life. We are very grateful for the time we shared and who knows maybe we'll see each other again!

Renate and Elise, two sweet best friends from the NL was here for two lovely weeks in the middle of the winter. Thank you for getting to know you and having you here❣️ You where of such a big help! Self going, taking direct responsibility of the doggies. I didnt need to ask. They are real dog lovers, super kind and very helpfull. They love to explore, are curious, taking part of all whats going on here, training, swimming, enjoying life❣️ So into beeing active and exploring. If you ever consider Renate & Elise, don't hesitate, they are the most friendly, helpful and nice workawayers you can think of. A big Thank You to You and I wish you good luck in the future❣️❣️ 🙏🙏

Aunque no he podido pasar todo el tiempo que me hubiera gustado y tenía previsto, he tenido la suerte de compartir grandes momentos con personas muy especiales! Si lo que buscas es realizar un voluntariado y colaborar desinteresadamente, recomiendo al 100%. Un saludo enorme para tod@s!

Dionny & Alan's place is a truly magical place in the mountains. Dionny and her sister Margarita cooked the most delicious meals, and I was blown away everyday by Dionny's strength and ability. I stayed two weeks and was sad to go. The work was really enjoyable. We worked in the field with the choclo in the mornings after breakfast, which became a lovely routine. There was a lot of free time to plan hikes to Huascaran National Park or explore the other nearby towns. Alan was really helpful with organizing hikes or giving useful info. I will miss the beautiful landscape, Valentina, and even the daily rain. Thank you again Dionny and Alan, for a lovely experience!

Kai is a super friendly and flexible host who warmly welcomed me into his home. I was greeted not only by him but also by his lovely dog, Bugsy. He even prepared a fantastic surf and turf dinner, where I had the chance to meet his son and truly feel like part of the family. The room is spacious, with a very comfortable bed and fast internet. The neighborhood is calm and quiet at night, which made it easy to relax and rest. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend staying with Kai.

J’ai eu la chance d’accueillir Marion pendant presque un mois au sanctuaire, et je ne peux que la recommander chaleureusement. Elle a été d’une aide précieuse, non seulement pour les soins quotidiens des animaux, mais aussi pour toute l’organisation autour du sanctuaire. Elle a pris des initiatives, a fait preuve d’un grand sens des responsabilités et a toujours travaillé avec sérieux et efficacité. Son soutien organisationnel m’a énormément aidée. Avec les animaux, elle a été douce, patiente et profondément respectueuse. On sent qu’elle les aime sincèrement. Elle a su créer un lien avec eux tout en respectant leurs besoins et leurs limites. C’est aussi une très belle personne sur le plan humain : attentive, positive et agréable à vivre. Sa présence a été un vrai cadeau, autant pour les animaux que pour nous. Elle sera toujours la bienvenue ici. Merci encore pour tout ❤️

Roos and Alwin are a great couple! Helpful, hard working, on the ball and not afraid to get their hands dirty! There’s always a variety of things to do at our place and they both can turn their hand to anything, even if they haven’t done it before they’ll give things a go. They also did some research to help us on our little projects and shared ideas. Roos and I did a lot of organising together and we had a lot of fun! She has a great eye for detail and likes to have things in good order which I loved! Alwin was confident using a chainsaw and other machinery and driving the trailer which was really handy, he taught me how to use some machinery I’ve not used before. They’re both genuine, kind people who think outside of the box. It was great spending time with them both, we shared similar interests and life goals, they’re good fun and gave us valuable, honest feedback and good ideas. We wish them all the best for their exciting adventures ahead and they’re always welcome for more visits! :)

We spent almost a week with Ahmad and were able to park and stay overnight in our camper right in front of his house. We felt very welcome, and the neighborhood was exceptionally friendly and open. Ahmad showed us how to drive into the desert without a 4x4, which allowed us to spend several days with our own camper next to his Bedouin tent. He gave us a very authentic and impressive insight into Bedouin life: we met many of his friends, saw how the traditional dish Arbud is prepared, accompanied him to his work, drank lots of tea together, and drove into the desert at night. During our stay, one of his sheep gave birth – we were able to witness it and even help with the first steps. We could hardly have received a more personal insight anywhere else. We also supported him a little, including setting up a GetYourGuide account and helping build his sheep shelter. A culturally enriching experience with many special encounters.

Highly recommended! We feel SO grateful for the experience at Marlyn's beautiful place! Marlyn is one of a kind! Generous, wise, energetic, creative and such a good hearted person! We fell in love with her form the first moment! Her place has many things to offer and we had the freedom to help with various tasks. The place is soulful, brings together amazing people, an opportunity to learn and be away form the city, connecting with nature and eating delicious food! Thank you so much for everything, we love you so much and looking forward seeing you in the future❤️

Ichy was a great host. She responded within a few hours and I visited within a couple of days of first messaging her. The house is clean and the facilities work well. The countyside of Taichung is nice. The two nearby cities are amazing places. The train station is around a 20 min walk away from the school, but the route is urbanized. The food her and her extended family provided was sound. I could pick and cook vegetables from the garden. There is also a nightmarket nearby as well as lots of shops. It was a quiet visit over the New Year period. Though I'm sure it is more exciting during term time when the school is open. Thankyou. 👍👍👍👍👍.

Had a great time, it was a great routine of 3 hours work in the morning then you have the day free to chill in the beautiful house or go and explore the area. the dogs were all super friendly, and so were the resident long term German volunteers, once they've warmed up to you. Lots of freedom and lots of dogs.

I had a great time staying with Marcel, who I would describe as a friendly, open-minded, generous, practical, and easy-going person on the more introverted side. We met for dinner in Ghent before going to his house, and I stayed with him for a bit over a month at the start of the winter season. Due to the time of year, most of my work involved learning how to build a Hügelkultur, (a traditional German farming method) harvesting fruits & veges, weeding, a bit of planting, building a big rock wall, and cleaning the house. I also did a lot of cooking, foraging wild edible plants, learned a bit of woodworking, some other small tasks, and perhaps most importantly had two friendly cats to cuddle. 😸 Marcel gave me a lot of autonomy, trust, and always tried to give me multiple options for daily tasks - I generally worked for 4-6h/day, 5 days/week, in exchange for accomodation, basically unlimited food and drinks, (within reason of course) and learning new skills. Staying with him and being more immersed in nature was a great way to decompress my nervous system and learn new skills, especially after long periods of travelling and living in busy cities. We had many nice conversations over dinner and learned from eachother aswell - He has a LOT of knowledge in bio-medical science, most of which I was unfortunately not well-educated enough to really understand. 😆 He's passionate about food & nutrition, sustainability, woodworking & building his home, learning about other perspectives, and we had many interesting conversations about culture and other things aswell. I also gained a new appreciation for cooking while I was there, which was one of the highlights for me! Marcel has a large variety of edible plants available on his land, (both agricultural and wild) which makes meals feel more meaningful, tasty, and healthy. He was happy to help me learn about edible or otherwise useful wild plants and was generous in buying food for me, so I was encouraged to experiment with new ingredients, recipes, and cooking techniques which we both greatly enjoyed the results of. I only started to learn woodworking near the end of my stay, but he also helped me make a shadowbox for preserving a couple of dead dragonflies I found, as well as teaching me how to make a cutting board (which was much more satisfying than I expected!) At the end of my stay he was also happy to store my larger suitcase for me to pick up in the future, which made my travel journeys much easier. Whenever I'm looking to retreat to nature for a bit and learn more farming or woodworking skills, I'll definitely consider coming to stay again. He is also currently working towards building a food-forest for his local community, which I look forward to seeing and hearing about. Thank you for the wonderful experience, and until next time! Some potential downsides to consider: - The house accumulates dust and sawdust pretty quickly due to the wood workshop and the house being an ongoing construction project, so this is not a recommended stay for someone with sensitive lungs. If your lungs are fine then it's no problem though, I never experienced any sneezing or irritation. - If you like to visit cities, then Marcel's house is fairly isolated for someone who doesn't have a car. However, on weekends he was always happy to drive me to a nearby train station (eg. Ronse or Leuze) and pick me up in the morning so I could go on 1 or 2 day trips to other cities, which was very much appreciated. During weekdays he was also happy for me to come with him to Ghent in the morning on his way to work. There is a bus ~20m walk away to a town with a train station, but it only runs a few times per day in the morning and evenings, so I never took it. Marcel also had a bike I could use, but it takes about 30m return to get to the nearest village. There's a big hill aswell, which is steep enough that I had to get off the bike and walk it uphill for 10-15 minutes. Not something I wanted to do on a regular basis, but it was helpful for when I needed to go into town.

It was lovely to have Charlotte here, even though only for 3 days! In that short time I experienced her observant, considerate and friendly nature and benefited from her ability to take appropriate initiative and do tasks thoroughly, in a relaxed and respectful manner. She's welcome back anytime!

Kyosei stayed with our family for 47 days from January 8 to February 23, 2026, and he was a wonderful helper and a pleasure to host. He was very helpful with everyday chores like cooking and cleaning and was always willing to pitch in. He became part of our daily routine and made things run more smoothly around the house. Kyosei was especially lovely with our toddler. They had a lot of fun playing together, and Kyosei was patient, kind, and engaged. He is also a great soccer player and brought lots of energy to indoor play. During his stay he joined us on many outings and experiences, including trips to Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Snow Valley, as well as exploring Barrie and the surrounding area. He approached everything with curiosity and enthusiasm. Kyosei was working on improving his English during his stay and made great progress. It was also special to learn a bit about Japanese culture from him, and he enjoyed sharing some Japanese language and traditions with us. Kyosei is respectful, responsible, and easy to live with. We would happily recommend him to other hosts, and he would be welcome back here anytime. :)

Queridos Freya y Lionel, muchísimas gracias por sus hermosas palabras y por haber sido parte de nuestra casa durante esas dos semanas que, para nosotros también, valieron completamente la pena, nos alegra profundamente saber que se sintieron como en casa desde el primer día, porque esa siempre será nuestra intención: que cada persona que llegue a La Casa de Campo se sienta parte de nuestra familia. Y claro que Thanos y Arlo seguramente también los extrañan 🐶🤍 Ellos disfrutan muchísimo la compañía durante la semana, y estamos seguros de que esos momentos compartidos fueron especiales para todos. Además decir de los pequeños Cali 🐱… aunque solo hayan conocido a dos, ya saben que aquí siempre hay sorpresas felinas esperándolos. Gracias por su ayuda con las tareas del hogar, por el cuidado del jardín y por poner tanto empeño incluso en los detalles más pequeños. Cada planta regada y cada espacio cuidado tuvo su dedicación, y eso lo valoramos enormemente, nos alegra que hayan disfrutado la vista, las montañas y la tranquilidad del lugar. Y en cuanto a la alimentación, fue un gusto poder atenderlos y asegurarnos de que nada les faltara, para nosotros eso es parte de cuidar a quienes forman parte de nuestro hogar, esperamos de corazón que sigan viviendo experiencias maravillosas, que sus caminos estén llenos de nuevas aventuras y aprendizajes, que nada limite sus sueños y que siempre estén rodeados de salud y bienestar, recuerden que, vayan donde vayan, siempre serán parte de La Casa de Campo, un miembro más de nuestra familia. Con muchísimo cariño, Tu familia de La Casa de Campo 🤍

I'm a bit late here, but I stayed by the family during the second half of January, and it was simply wonderful :) This was my first Workaway experience, so i didn't really know what to expect, but my nervousness disappeared as soon as i arrived. Doris is extremely kind-hearted and comprehensive, she always made sure that the tasks suited well and took the time to explain when i misunderstood something. Due to the cold and the snow, i mostly worked in and around the house (cooking, household, pets, etc.) We also got to play games, go to the cinema and visit the neighbourhood, and everything was amazing! I'm very thankful to the family for their hospitality and i truly hope that i can stop by Arrenkamp someday again :) I definitely recommend getting in touch if you are looking for a wonderful human experience in the german countryside!

Nocaima is a beautiful part of the world. This little slice of heaven is a great place to learn and also unwind. unfortunately I was unwell when I was here but Nazareth looked after me with a lot of care and love. Thankyou for hosting me!