Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Thank you so much Jack for your kind words 🙏 It was truly a pleasure to host you and share that week together on the farm. You brought such a positive and easygoing energy, and we really appreciated having you with us. Your help with painting the guest house, as well as supporting with cooking and daily tasks, meant a lot. You worked with sincerity and care, and it really contributed to improving the space for future volunteers—thank you for that 😊 I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the views, and the food. We try to keep things simple but meaningful, so it’s nice to know you felt that. And yes, the uphill walk is always a little adventure 😄 but I’m glad you took it in good spirit! You’ll always be welcome back here—it would be great to host you again anytime. Wishing you many more beautiful journeys ahead 🌿✨

Agnese is amongst the most hard working volunteers we have had on the farm. She worked non stop in heavy rains all by herself most of the time. She was majorly involved with mulching our mango trees with manure. The work involved clearing bushes, digging a ring around the trees, putting in compost and manure and finally closing the rings with mud and lot of mulch. There was no other volunteer for most of her stay and she managed all the tasks with our hired labors. Everyday she would come drenched and that still didn't stop her from going into the fields he next day. Agnese is also very empathetic towards animals and took care of all our pets as well as some stray animals around the house. It was a wonderful experience sharing our space and time with Agnese and we are grateful to her for all her contributions in terms of time and effort.

Nery is very gentle, empathetic and kind person. He is a wonderful wonderful cook. He was up for any kind of tasks we assigned him. Right from planting many tubers in the field to collecting cow dung from a neighbor's farm, he showed great enthusiasm and sincerity. He also engaged our teenage nephew and cooked special meals for him and us. Although conversing in English was little difficult but we never felt a lack of communication between us. There was always a very qualitative exchange of thoughts and ideas about food, culture and life in Mexico and food industry in general. He helped us with many other small tasks such as harvesting cashews, planting veggies, arranging firewood etc. It was a joy to have him here and we are most grateful for him to engage our hyper active nephew in various activities.

Ruhi's presence on our farm was very helpful. She is very open minded and curious to try and learn new things. She did not come with lot of farming experience but that did not deter her from being involved on the farm. She executed every task with full responsibility and sincerity. Many times we saw her taking initiatives by herself in keeping the space clean and engaging herself in cooking with Sunita. She is also very empathetic. We had many long conversations about topics ranging from politics to cooking culture in her hometown. We look forward to long term association with her.

What a beautiful life experience staying with Ishwor and his family. We stayed for 7 days and experienced a full immersion into authentic Nepalese living. We both feel we learnt a lot from Ishwors mum and dad, as they go about their day in simplicity and gentleness. Such a blessed life. There is very little to no english spoken, yet communication and understanding was easy and very fun at times. We experienced great generosity when it came to food, Maya always made sure we had plenty to eat! We would definitely come back and visit!

The foundation is a place that does wonderful work with children in need. I believe it makes a huge contribution to their lives, and if you have the opportunity, you should come and help out here. In the morning, we cleaned and painted one of the school walls—though we didn't get to do much, as it rained for two days. In the afternoon, we worked with the children here at the foundation. Everyone here has been very kind; you have plenty of free time, so you can read or rest. The children are wonderful and very eager to learn. There are all sorts of things to buy nearby, as well as ATMs and places to eat if you wish.

Susanne was a lovely person. She brought smiles and laughter with her, and even after she's gone, that smile and laughter, or the happiness she created, will linger around our home for a long time. You'll find her personality are invaluable for teamwork and living together. She was cheerful, vibrant, and optimistic. We did so many things together, from creating a small garden, painting the house, gardening, cleaning, cooking, and even building a little house together. She have good skill with wood work and an experienced landscaper. Two weeks was very short for the time she was with us. I wish you good luck and happiness forever. I miss you!!

We had a fantastic month at Cresseys! She is a wonderful kind caring lady with a wicked sense of humour, and awesome stories. We helped prepare for her renovation by demolishing the pergola, lots of garden work, fixing up fences & tables, and small jobs. The accomodation was perfect & her garden is magical. Perfect workaway and we are so happy to of met Cressey :)

I had to take a long break after leaving El Guamuchil to process the deep connection & positive memories I gained. Reflecting on a place where I poured so much of my heart & energy was a rewarding experience in itself, but it also meant I couldn't share this feedback right away. My time at Juanpa’s site was a truly transformative experience that I will carry with me forever; I didn't just work there, I formed a spiritual connection with the land & the plants I helped save. ​Juanpa is a remarkably kind, humble, & hospitable host. I truly appreciated his patience & his openness to a shared vision; he values the ideas of volunteers & recognizes the personal effort behind every achievement. He felt more like a supportive older brother, & I am especially grateful for the walks we took & the diverse meals we prepared and shared. ​The energy of the village—the pure life, the street music, the sounds of local vendors, & the Holy images of Christ or others on the walls of the rooms where I stayed—made me feel more secure & created a truly sacred atmosphere. I felt a profound responsibility toward the plants & trees, & I dedicated myself fully to their care & to projects like the compost piles & the hillside planting. ​It was very difficult to say goodbye to the plants & to Willa, who was a wonderful companion dog until the very last minute. Juanpa even witnessed my tears on that final day. Therefore, I truly hope the new volunteers will continue to help Juanpa, to care for these beautiful plants & trees with a sincere heart, seeking guidance when needed to ensure they thrive. I look forward to hearing updates & seeing photos of the gardens as they continue to prosper. Thank you, Juanpa, for giving me the space to work with passion & ease, & for your incredible generosity. I highly recommend this volunteer site & hope to revisit one day.

Daizha was a pleasure to host and a great addition to the hostel and our social projects. She is very easy going and genuinely nice to have around, which made the overall experience smooth and enjoyable. She was always willing to help out whenever needed and approached her tasks with a positive attitude. Daizha is creative, responsible, and punctual with her assignments, consistently completing everything to a high standard. I really appreciated her contribution and would happily recommend her to any future hosts.

This was my first work away experience and it was great! Kei was welcoming and beyond kind when I arrived, I felt at ease immediately. The language barrier was never a problem with patience and Kei was eager to learn more English. If you are learning Japanese, this would be great to learn quickly as I picked up lots of new words. When discussing work, Kei made sure to include breaks and tell you to get water. I typically worked 4 hours a day but felt no need to count. I often chose to do more as it was a peaceful environment. I painted a large mural for the exchange and Kei was supportive in letting me design it with a few of his suggestions! In the short time there I felt at home with Kei and his family. I met his wife and played a lot with the children which definitely improved my fitness. Myself and the other work away guest also had the pleasure of eating a couple of meals with the family where they showed us how to make Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki. Thank you Kei!!

I spent a really memorable and meaningful week there. The work was not too hard. I helped taking care of cute cats and dogs, gardening, cleaning of the pool, and some house chores. I can guarantee that if you work sincerely, they would respond by offering you greater opportunities. They took me to the Sikh temple, Buddhist Sunday School, and many pretty places near their town. I enjoyed special moments there and their conversation(actually, they are humorous and made me laugh a lot). I learned much from Dhamma teachings, meditation, and their ways of thinking. They brought me a deeper understanding of life. It was a true privilege to be able to learn directly from such trained and experienced teachers. They are also so kind and open to any questions. Even when I asked a subtle question, they answered me with great knowledge. I was really fortunate to spend time with them. I appreciate every moment there. Dear Dr. Karma, Dr. Tenzin, Sister. Raj Thank you for your everything. I will keep on practicing.

Aww this honestly made us smile so much. Thank you for sharing this. It really means a lot to us! We loved having you here, and the kids definitely did too! You brought such a lovely energy with you. Hope we get to see you again 💛

This honestly means so much to read 🥹 thank you for being such a lovely part of the school while you were here. You brought such a great energy into the classrooms, and the kids absolutely adored you (they still ask about you!). I’m really glad you felt comfortable and supported during your stay. Also… major respect for pushing through even when you weren’t feeling well at the end 💛 You’re always welcome back here anytime!

Raul is an amazing host. He would do anything for his friends and Workawayers. From the very beginning, it felt like one big, ongoing party until the end of my stay. His house is a meeting place for all kinds of people. They turned me into a ping pong master, and we played Uno, went surfing, and did many other fun activities. I also had the chance to help Raul by building a bouldering tree and working on various projects around his house. Many thanks for everything!

Melania is a wonderful woman with beautiful energy and a lovely spirit. She helped a lot in the courtyard by removing buried stones, extending the hedge line, and choosing and planting beautiful flowers with great artistic sense. Her work has already brought positive and beautiful changes to this place, and the blooming plants will always remind me of her. She also loves nature, and I really enjoyed our conversations and the time we shared, including a lovely moon festival visit. Thank you, Melania, for everything — I wish you all the best!

I was really happy with Svenja, who not only brought good horsy skills along, but also very good communication. We had a good time cooking (with Paprika!), horseriding and caring for the horses and cats with some good miracles happening. Not to forget intense talks about Life, the Universe, and everything. Thank you very much for your input and help!

I LOVED staying with Judith, Dave and the kids. I was welcomed warmly and immediately eased into family life and routine, took part in games nights, enjoyed delicious healthy meals (and home made bread!!!!!) and good conversations about the kiwi culture and cultural differences. The kids are wonderful and so fun to be around - joyful, well behaved, smart, polite and very open to new people. Judith and Dave trusted me with them from the first day on and I felt like the big sister right away. I highly recommend staying with them if you love to dive into family life, take a few hikes and runs and want to be close to Wellington CBD but still live in a calm neighbourhood close to nature. A perfect place to explore the laid-back region of Lower Hutt and get insights into a multi-cultural family! I would always come back and hope to stay in touch :) All the best!

Rose and Simon applied to volunteer at my place for just 10 days (not 2 weeks) which I usually do not accept because once you show people the routines it takes a while and by the time they learn how everything works, they leave..... In this case I made an exception because they mentioned they had horse experience, because their parents have a farm at home. Therefore, it did not come as a surprise that I could leave them the feeding and mucking work without many explanations, because they knew already what was to be done. If there were any questions, I was around the corner... Most of the time they worked alongside another helper, so they were finished after breakfast time. For me alone, all the feeding and mucking takes about 2-3 hours, evening feeding another 40 minutes. For the three of them, I didn't think it was too overwhelming, (no snow or frost was involved) so I asked them to do some painting and enhancements to the paddock and some odd jobs. They did such a good job in accomplishing any task (if I - or they - really should have missed it, 1000 thanks for it!) so that there was never any impression or mentioning the workload would be too much, because there was no communication at all about it. To the contrary - once, I asked they should just call it a day when they were putting another stone onto the path in the paddock. Instead, they were absolutely committed to finish it. So I can't understand the review at all, as we had enough time to go horseback riding into the countryside (which obviously was one of the goals). Only considering the fact that they were in the situation of coming home after a very long journey and the possible depression about being back in the hamster wheel of "normal" life I can try to understand it led them to write such a negative review. Especially considering the story they told me about another workaway/wwoof host somewhere in the Balkan countries who had let them be responsible 24/7 for his hostel and also had them doing the troubleshooting for him, being a not so nice person himself... (or did I get the story wrong...)? Being considered as worse than that lets me look like the greatest exploiter on earth... or, communication should be clearer in any case. Reviews like this leave me more cautious about potential new workawayers. Living and being (and riding) with horses is such a privilege, but it comes with a price, and it is hard work, as any horseowner knows. If you don't want this, better book farm holidays. P.S. The entry in my guest book reads: "Thank you for the nice time spent here with you, the cats and the GREAT horses. We wanted to have an experience with Icelandic horses and we have not been disappointed! It was a nice step of our one year travel to end up here"...

Staying with Melinda and her family was a wonderful experience! We really loved getting to know them, their community and Albany. Helping around the house and garden was really fun. We had to organize some things, which was never a problem because the working hours were really flexible. Melinda was very supportive and helped us a lot along the way. If we’re ever back in Albany we’ll definitely come by again :)