Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Paul stayed a few days at Nurrewin helping me prepare the property to be safer for the bushfire season. He is very fit and energetic and worked very efficiently cleaning and raking around the house. He also took the initiative to paint a new set of stairs and did a great job. He is lovely company to have around. Having travelled widely, he has many rich and fascinating stories and experiences to share. I would happily welcome him back anytime..

Our stay here was a true delight. We got to do every step of the coffee making process; from planting to roasting. We ate delicious food morning, noon, and night. We got to be a part of their family for two weeks. We even got to attend a wedding in town for two days! We miss everyone there and definitely want to come back someday. ✨💖✨

I spent 3.5 amazing weeks at Lyn's home. It was actually my first stop in New Zealand and I'm really glad that it was. Her place felt like a home away from home and it was a great place to settle down for a while. I got over my jet-lag and lived more of a quiet life over those weeks in the small Omakau. The work I did at Lyn's teached me new things, especially about gardening, and the hours I did were more than fair. The work also varied every day, which I loved. Dottie was also one of the great things at Lyn's. She made my days brighter and I got all the cuddles I could ever need from her. Lyn herself was always really kind and went out of her way to make me feel welcome at her place. She made delicious food, took me to the bank when I needed it and introduced me to the famous Jack's pies. All in all, I had a great experience and would reccommend other people to volunteer here:)

I was visiting Amma for almost two weeks and it was really nice experience. She is very interesting person and excellent chief, so you will enjoy every meal. Work was flexible and really appreciated. You could use a bicycle to go to the beach, and she likes to show and advice you on interesting places. Nature in the property is totally unique, it feels like staying in the middle of the jungle, lots of trees birds and monkeys. Thanks again for a great workaway.

My half-month stay at this eco-project in the Yucatan felt like a gift from the Cosmos. It was less like a work exchange & more like a soul tribe community where I truly belong. From the moment I arrived—bringing the heavy rains of Canada to the sun-drenched landscape—I felt as if I knew my hosts, Uli & Victoria (another name for Thais), from the past. They were a blessing, treating me like my own parents or relatives & sharing soulful conversations over delicious Latin American meals. As a volunteer, I found great purpose in the diverse tasks offered each day. I stayed focused on wall scraping & painting, pruning, weeding, planting trees, filtering soil, collecting rain water, & uncovering a huge ancient rock I named the 'Moon Rock.' Every hour was spent productively. Learning hands-on fencing & adapting to the heat—sustained by refreshing well water—was a masterclass in resilience. I also cherished learning how to care for their dog, Corina, & discussing my digital artwork with them. I honestly wish I could have stayed longer to offer more of my support, despite the fact I often whole-heartedly offered many extra working hours. I believe, the integration of sustainability with the village’s archaeological history is both marvelous & inspiring. Seeing this project receive praise from local government clerks proves it is a vital model for the future of sustainable living in Mexico. I leave with great wishes, hoping destiny enables me to revisit this sacred site. As I will forever cherish the 'village life' & the pressure-free environment Uli & Victoria have created. They are good friends I will remember forever. I highly recommend this experience to any kind volunteer who arrives with sincere intentions & a desire to connect with nature on a profound level.

Thank you Mike (and Billy) for making my stay at this workaway so memorable! I stayed at here for 3 weeks (originally was supposed to be 2 weeks but Mike was very accommodating with the change of plans). The food was great and so was the accommodation. There's great views from the house too. Billy (his schnauzer mix dog) was so fun to be around as I really missed my dogs at home. On off days Mike was so good to give recommendations around Whangarei and Onerahi and also tips with the buses / hitchhiking around as I didn't have a car. He also gave good ideas for the rest of my New Zealand trip. The work was fairly varied, from garden work to DIY. I helped weeding some invasive plant species and mulching a path in the forest. Another big job we did was wood staining the exterior of the house. Also helped with some filling/sanding the walls for the garage renovation! I learnt so much about the flora of New Zealand which Mike is very knowledgeable of. It's so impressive how he is mimicking the natural regeneration of a forest but speeding up the process by weeding/planting strategically. He even let us plant one tree before we left (for our legacy here!) I can't wait to see where this project goes in the future, Best of luck!!

Thanks for your help Sam. Sam turned up when he said he would, was reliable, diligent and courteous. Good luck with your next workaway hosts! All the best. Edwina

I spent an amazing month with Jane, Rob, and the adorable Maddie between February and March 2026. The house, nestled in the peaceful countryside near Melbourne, was the perfect escape from the city’s chaos, surrounded by nature, calm, and fresh air. From day one, Jane and Rob welcomed me like family. They were incredibly kind, supportive, and always available. They also invited me to join their friends and explore some lovely local places, which made my stay even more enjoyable. My daily tasks were varied and fair: caring for and walking Maddie, feeding Tibbles the royal cat, Penny the duck, and the chickens, checking that everyone was healthy, and helping out with housekeeping, gardening, and a few odd jobs around the property. My room was cozy, clean, and comfortable, and the meals were always delicious and generous. I highly recommend this host to anyone looking for peace, animal care experience, and genuine Aussie hospitality. Thank you so much for this month, I already miss Maddie!

My experience with Lautaro was amazing! We were only able to stay a week but we had an amazing time. The work was all over the place in a good way, from chopping wood/picking berries to loading and unloading a washer on to an ox pulled cart. Rupanco is an amazing place with beautiful views, and an awesome community. We worked for 4 hours or less a day and spent the rest of the day enjoying the scenery and relaxing. My one recommendation is to bring a bit of food if you're a big eater as it's hard to get food to the property as it is only boat access. Lautaro welcomed us warmly and shared his amazing home, as well as welcomed us into the Rupanco community. Couldn't recommend enough if you're interested in sustainable living and community building!

I stayed with them for over a week because I kept coming back to see them and spend time together ! They are such an extraordinary family, lovely and charming, a very welcoming family where I immediately felt at home so far to my country. They offer advice and guidance for your adventure, go out with them as a family and enjoy the Kiwi life. I had my own bedroom with bathroom and such amazing house with view! It was a little sad to leave. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you so much for the wonderful time with you.

I spent six weeks here and it was one of my favorite Workaways ever! That is saying a lot because I've been to some really good ones. The herd is amazing. I would go out every day and brush them, play music with them (they like classical and country), talk to them - or just do nothing except Share Territory with them. I learned so much about horses and herd dynamics. I also got one of the most unique experiences of Galapagos in the world. A friend of mine was in the Galapagos at the same time as a tourist and comparing our experiences - they were worlds far apart. Mine was like a dream. Claudia's horse sanctuary is one of a kind anywhere. You will experience local Galapagos culture. If you speak Spanish, you can learn more; mine is limited but I still was able to communicate with other people using Google Translate. Claudia's English is impeccable. She is German. I did house cleaning - your house you stay in is big, and so are the rooms. With the windows open all the time (the most enjoyable way to experience), it gets dusty all the time. It's a really nice facility and everything you need is right there. The big tourist hot spot, Puerto Ayora, is a 30-minute bus ride away, $1 each way, where you can buy tourist souvenirs and food and travel to other islands. I also watered and monitored the horses daily. They need and welcome socialization with humans. Even in the pouring rain, we were sometimes out managing the horses. They need daily care, no matter the weather. Claudia has boots of all sizes that you will need. I got a lot of use out of my umbrella, too. I was there during rainy season. Remember that you are in a developing country, Ecuador, and things happen accordingly. Sometimes the electricity will go out for everybody, but usually not for very long. Sometimes the internet or the water also goes out. Again, this advice goes for every developing country that I've been to. There are no words that can express the fantastic experience I had and it's my ambition to find a way to come back again. You will have a friend for life with Claudia. <3

Sofia stayed with us for a long time and was really nice to have as a workawayer. Her english skills were great and she was a really hard worker. She cooked us some amazing italian meals and even gave us her pizza dough recipe for which we are very grateful. She often worked longer than was expected of her and was happy to help out around the house and garden when needed.

Edwina was kind enough to host me last minute. The setting is beautiful. I stayed at what is their holiday home and was given a generous load of groceries to tackle the overgrown lawns for a week. The job was great. It was picking up sticks, whipper snipping and mowing, with the birds looking for bugs around you as you work. The husqarna zero turn mower is great. It has been crashed on concrete structures by the street so they don't want it taken out that gate. The whipper snipper had no oil in it (4 stroke) when I arrived, so watch this and chuck one of the old towels under it if you put it on the garage floor. It's cord goes on following the LH arrow. (The little Ozito chainsaw that doesn't have brushless on its motor case leaks badly, avoid that). The red mower is cool to, if they get the starter sorted it will smoke a little at start-up because I put too much oil in topping it up. Clean linen and decent vacuum cleaners don't seem to be the highest priority. Edwina can seem stiff on initial messages, but becomes friendly once you meet and work progresses. If you have limited experience try and show up when her brother Warrick is around he does a lot of mowing and can answer questions. If you are closer to your twenties, hip and worldly then her kids would be cool to hang out with. Her dad talks a lot. Then once everything is done you can walk down the stairs and swim in Lake Macquarie. Overall tidying up four acres of lawn was a fun project.

Julia was a lovely addition to our family and fitted right in. She was hardworking and got stuck into working in our garden, cleaning it up and making it look amazing. She was very flexible, considerate and went out of her way to do extra things without being asked such as completing household chores. Being a child educator, she was awesome with our young daughter who adored her. She taught her some songs and games that we will continue. Julia would be welcome back at our place any time.

Hi everyone, For about two weeks I stayed at Sonia's place. I really enjoyed my time here; the work was pleasant, the food & accommodation was good. And most important of all, Sonia and Max are such kind and welcoming people. Sonia is also an AMAZING cook. (I NEED that curry recepy! ;) ) I was very happy with this WorkAway experience. If you love dogs, you will enjoy working here for sure. Thanks to Sonia and Max! cheers

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that if you're looking for a peaceful place to meet people around a large round table, this is the perfect spot. So I gave it 5 stars for my first Workaway experience: it was really nice. Santi really listens to his heart.

I stayed at the Institute in Cuenca for two weeks, and it was a wonderful experience. Carolina, the contact person, was extremely helpful and always responded quickly to my questions. She made sure everything was ready before I arrived — even buying the breakfast items I needed — and whenever something came up, they were always happy to help. It was my first time teaching English, so I was a bit nervous at first, but there was really no reason to be. The students are kind, respectful, and very motivated to learn. I had a lot of freedom to organize my classes in the way I preferred, and the schedule was flexible and adjusted to accommodate my needs. Teaching students ranging from beginner level to C1 was both fun and rewarding. The location of the institute is also very convenient. It’s about a 25-minute walk to the historic center and the cathedral, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. There are also several parks close to the institute, which is great if you enjoy working out or spending time outside. I honestly don’t have anything negative to say. The only small thing worth mentioning is that one of the volunteer rooms is a bit small, though it’s perfectly fine for a short stay. The staff and students are incredibly kind and a pleasure to work with. I hope to come back someday, and I would definitely recommend this volunteer experience.

I had such an amazing, but unfortunately short, 2 weeks staying with Dominik and his horses. Dominik is such a great guy, very kind and always making sure everything was going well! He taught me anything i needed to know and didn't and even some stuff i didn't need but wanted to know:) Getting to spend time with the horses was so great, they are incredibly gentle considering their size and always curious of what your doing and if they can nibble on it! The work isn't hard and there's plenty of time to do stuff you want to do, or just to chill. I really enjoyed my stay here and i very much recommend it!

Kay and Maxime helped in different areas of abbey life, especially in the park and in the kitchen, as well as with some other indoor and outdoor tasks. They were flexible and generally open to discovering the life and rhythm of the place. Kay also showed a real interest in learning French, which created some nice moments of exchange. Their stay was an opportunity for them to discover a new environment and way of life.

Alexandra stayed with us for a few weeks and it was a joy to have her around. She did different services with enthusiasm and an open heart, always attentive to others and often showing initiative. She take care finishing what she starts and works with care. She particularly enjoyed working in the park and helping with milking the cows. Thanks Alexandra for your help and your beautiful energy !