Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Arianna’s time with us at the Centre has been truly special, and we feel incredibly grateful for everything she shared with our community. From the very beginning, she brought warmth, enthusiasm, and genuine care that touched both our team and our young members. Her kindness and positive energy created a welcoming atmosphere where everyone felt encouraged, supported, and valued. She contributed greatly to our educational activities, helping with English and Spanish learning through workshops, grammar materials, and videos for our self-study program. These resources will continue to support many students in the future. Beyond the teaching itself, Arianna also helped coordinate and follow up on different tasks within the program, making sure things moved forward smoothly and helping our team manage the daily work more easily. What made her presence especially meaningful was the affection and dedication she showed to everyone around her. She connected naturally with our members, sharing laughter, encouragement, and many beautiful moments that will be remembered for a long time. On a personal level, Arianna quickly became much more than a volunteer; she became a dear friend to our community. We feel very lucky to have met her, and we are already looking forward to welcoming her back soon. Her presence has left a lasting mark , and we cannot wait to continue sharing this journey together.

I had a great two weeks working with Etienne and one other volunteer. It was the end of peak season so the work was very manageable. I probably worked maximum 3 hours (roughly 11-2) each day and was given an allowance each week for buying breakfast groceries. I also had a private bunk in the back that was great. The work of cleaning bathrooms and changing beds was super straightforward and simple. It was nice to interact with guests when possible as well, but Etienne loves to chat and has lots of knowledge about Pucón, surrounding areas, and Chile as a whole to share. The location is incredible and there's plenty of time to spend exploring after work. communication was clear and kind. I really enjoyed this experience!

Eliot volunteered with us supporting our education program, and it was a very positive experience for our whole community. During his stay, he helped lead Spanish and English grammar and conversation classes, giving our students the valuable opportunity to practice with a native English speaker and strengthening their confidence in the language. He also created useful grammar materials and videos for our self-study program, resources that will continue benefiting many students in the future. In addition to his teaching work, Eliot actively participated in our dance classes and community activities, which was greatly appreciated by both teachers and members. Eliot was respectful, kind, and very easy to live and work with. We are grateful for the time he spent with us and for the contribution he made to our project. Thanks a lot Eliot!. We hope to see you again with us soon!

During their stay, Öykü and Eren quickly learned to manage the aviary and orchard. They gradually took over all our tasks, and within two months, we trusted them to care for the property while we travelled. They maintained the parrots and facilities to a high standard, and the trees and plants thrived under their attention. Both are confident and modest, and, what's more, excellent cooks!

Heather was a wonderful volunteer and a very kind person to have in our community. From the beginning she showed a strong willingness to help and support our students. Her knowledge of wildlife and guiding was extremely valuable to us, and she generously shared her experience with the students. During her time here, she helped prepare lessons and taught several topics related to guiding and wildlife. The students really enjoyed learning from her and gained a lot of new knowledge and confidence. She was very dedicated, especially when it came to teaching, and always put effort into making sure the students understood the lessons. Heather was also friendly, respectful, and easy to live and work with. She became part of our community very quickly and everyone enjoyed spending time with her during birding trips and daily activities. We truly appreciate the time she spent with us and the positive impact she had on our students. She will always be welcome back, and we highly recommend her to any host.

The hosts are great -- very friendly and welcoming. They always try match people with tasks they are best able to do, and are accommodating of people who want to make trips to nearby places like Dubrovnik and Kotor; they're also chill about leaving when they feel they need to (if you're aiming for a good vibe and community, the last thing you want is people who don't want to be there). They love to learn about other cultures and countries and experiences. The location is very scenic and peaceful. It *is* a bit distant from Herceg Novi (about forty minutes by car), so you won't be walking there, though cyclists who don't mind mountains may find it bikeable. However, you can hitch a ride with the hosts when they go into town for shopping or errands. Beds are good, there is heating when needed (I was there in spring, so some days yes, some days no), and Nani is a good cook (and happy to make vegetarian food).

How to describe Becky.. She is a radiant light who is very mindful, centered and present, in all her interactions, and has a compassion driven mindset to co-create a better world. She is very hard working, truly wants to contribute with her energy, practices active listening and works and lives in gratitude. She is a very special soul indeed and it was truly an honor and pleasure to receive her love and light where she worked with other volunteers and community member. PS she truly understands the value of inner practicing of centering and peace, to invite same outwardly...committed to joining in Yoga and mediation every morning, as well as mindfulness observed in her interactions throughout the day. Today was her last day, and we already miss her! Wish her well always ! Namasté 🙏🏽

I stayed in this little paradise for six weeks, two more than originally planned, and I would honestly have stayed longer had I not booked with other hosts afterwards. This was my first experience as a Workaway volunteer, and I cannot even begin to list everything I learnt here. From working with trees to attending meditation sessions, I gained a wealth of experience and knowledge. Pujari and Luisa were both very kind and loving towards me, and I am very grateful for all their support, appreciation and trust. I promised them I would come back soon, and I really will (maybe even for longer this time!).

Nuestra experiencia fue mágica. ¡Una pequeña aventura de una semana entre el bosque, cortar leña, conversaciones para arreglar el mundo, música y vida de campo! Sandra y Alejandro son personas auténticas con una hermosa sed de aprender. ¡Muchas gracias por esta semana! Josh y Manon 🇨🇭🇨🇱

" part of family " In fact, you will not find a family as kind and hospitable anywhere in the world, They treated me like a member of the family and now I have a new home and family in Sri Lanka. I was more comfortable in their home than in my own and I never felt like a stranger . Dear Monti, my dear parents, I kiss your hands and thank you for all the kindness and help you have given me. I hope I can come back to Sri Lanka and see you again . Your son majid ( Michael )

Our workaway with Ana and Monique felt nothing like work at all and we made two new friends for life. First of all the house is such a beautiful colourful creative space that it was impossible not to feel inspired, our room was really nice and was clean and comfy so we immediately felt at home. One of the most magical parts of our stay was eating breakfast in the mornings when the monkeys would come and get their daily bananas. The work that they had us do was flexible and mostly consisted of painting walls on the property to give it a refresh, Ana and Monique were relaxed about when we completed the work for example whether we wanted to work in the morning or afternoon, they also had great recommendations for local beaches and even spent our last day with us and took us to a waterfall which was a beautiful way to end our stay. A week with them did not feel long enough and we were so sad to leave, and we would go back in a heartbeat. Ana and Monique are extremely warm hosts, we shared stories over meals and went on a trip on the last day to a waterfall - a memory we will forever cherish. We still talk a lot about our stay here and wish to come back one day. Sending so much love to both Ana and Monique. We recommend them highly.

I spent a wonderful 4 weeks being taught all the bird and exploring the local area. I spent my time preparing lessons for the guiding students and delivering lessons on a variety of topics. I was welcomed warmly and felt right at home. I enjoyed the weekly birding outing and the many people excited to take me around the area. I love passing on my knowledge of guiding and also learning from the students about the wildlife and culture of Tanzania. The food was amazing and I loved being there in mango season. Thank you for my time with you, I highly recommend to anyone thinking of joining.

Hannah & Felician stayed her for about two weeks. The plan was longer but they unfortunately had to go home earlier. That was very sad news to hear. I have had at least 1000 workawayers and wwoofs at my property for the last 25 years. Hannah & Felician jumped right out of them all. Very nice people, very friendly, very tidy, the had a good feeling of responsibility. Before they had to leave they tried their very best to finish the paint job they were doing to not leave me with a half finished job. I appreciated that a lot. Very considerative of them with a great sense of responsibility. Overall I can recommend them to anybody and wouldn't mind if they come back one day. Thanks a lot for everything Hannah & Felician!

I loved with all of my heart staying in this beautiful hostel in the lush nature of Mindo! Isa, her mum and the other workers are absolutely kind and friendly. The company of the cat Coco was definitely a plus to my stay there, he was my assistant! :) The work at the reception was very easy and relaxed, and communication was good anytime I had a question about anything. The hostel is very clean, cozy and has everything you need. In my free time I could go for long walks in the nature or for a lunch in town and it was amazing. I made a lot of new good friends there too. Thank you so much for having me there and I really hope I'll come again to Mindo and that I'll be able to stay longer in your beautiful hostel! Hasta luego!

I had just joint workaway before Christmas & Vera reached out to me & invited me to stay with her Lovely family in Poitiers France. From the 10 of January 2026 to the 10 February, about 4 weeks i stayed with Yohann & Vera & their wonderfull children Millan, Felix & Yasmine I was treated like a member of thier family & given the freedom of their amazing home. If your looking for the peace of the french coutryside some buitafull scenary this is a great place to be for a few weeks. Yohann thought me alot about being in France & how to use power tools, also thought me to how to do cladding. he answered all of my questions i had about relocating & starting a business in france. If you decide to spend time with Vera & her family you will be very happy for the experience & kind harted welcome you will receive. Sadly i had to leave this Great French family early in February as i was offered a job in Le Mans & i could feel & see that Yohann & Vera ware very upset to see me leave early. I will forever be greatfull to Vera & Yohann for welcoming me into there home & to experience french life stlye & work. also i will like to give a shout out to Yohann's Dad & hes wife to be, great people came & spent a week with us & thought me how to make saled dressings ext... you might also meet Yohann's brother Millan & he's Girl freind very nice couple. Yohann & Vera gave me my first step into France & iv learnt a lot from them they have 3 wonderfull children Millan, Felix & Yasmine that are so well behaved & extremely smart, east to speak to. The Family invited me to go & whatch Yasmine play the Piano at a small concert with other great piano players. it was lovely to be part of their family for the short 4 weeks i was with them. Trust me you will learn alot from this family & find great peace & relaxation with some good skillfull work & the lovely coutry side around them. God Bless you Vera & Yohann i wish you all the best.

I had a wonderful experience with Carolina and Federico. They are welcoming, kind people who take the time to get to know you. I enjoyed taking care of the animals and the olive trees during the day and sharing meals with the family every evening. Carolina showed me around the center of Viterbo, a city full of history and charm, and Federico recommended places for me to visit when I went to Rome. Thank you for everything!

Para nosotros fue una experiencia extraordinaria. El contexto fue muy familiar y relajado, podíamos compartir mucho tiempo hablando, cocinando, visitando y caminando. El pueblo de Andabamba es muy tranquilo y bonito, y tiene un clima amable. Nuestro trabajo fue de pintar unos muros y ventanas para 4/5 horas cada mañana, no estaba tan duro ni complicado, pero necesita de un poco de manualidad. Un gracias especial a Nancy para ser una persona tan amable que siempre nos ayudó y cocinó platos deliciosos. Un abrazo a toda la familia, ¡que les vaya muy muy bien! Hasta luego✌️

It is a true pleasure to share our experience working with Giulia at our place. From the moment she joined our team, her dedication and work evident in every tasks. Her ability to stay organized in dynamic environment is admirable , ensuring that all assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently on time, she helps us in many ways like taking goat out for walk, gardening, help in kitchen etc. We do the trek together for 7 days. Thanks again for bringing your good vibes energy . I can say in confidence that anyone who gets to work with Giulia will be fortune. You are welcome back anytime and hope you continue finding success wherever you are.

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy you enjoyed your time with us. It was a pleasure having you here. You were very professional, respectful of the rules, and great with the students. Your dynamic way of working with them made a very positive impact. You’re always welcome back anytime. All the best, and hopefully see you again!

Thank you very much for the chance to live and work with you too and your lovely cat called godzillla :) I had a great time with you! I worked with Jiab in the greenhouse, collected seeds, prepared beds for new plants, keept the greenhouse clean, and collected leaves to make into compost for the plants in the next few years. Jiab is a very interesting and smart woman and it was wonderful to learn so many new and exciting things from her and listen to her talking about topics that interest her. Thanks also to James. His funny and warm manner made me feel very comfortable with them and communication with him was always super quick and easy. The farm is a beautiful big house with lots of plants in the middle of nature and free from noise and large crowds. It is a place of peace and tranquility. I can definitely recommend this host!