Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

It was a pleasure to have Mizuho visit. She is an exceptionally respectful person and a very kind individual. Super polite, super organized, and super clean. She is also independent and enjoys learning about different cultures. She helped with daily household chores and painting, as well as with my cleaning when I was in a hurry. She taught me how to cook some Japanese food. She left everything spotlessly clean and organized. It was wonderful to meet her and have her in our family. Thank you, Mizuho!!

I had a really lovely time with Anna and her family, they always made me feel welcome and appreciated, which made the experience even more meaningful. The house is very big and it has a beautiful garden. I had my own room with direct access to the garden and a bathroom almost entirely to myself. Since I stayed here in winter, there wasn’t much to do outside, so I mainly helped with house tasks and taking care of the ducks and chickens, which I really enjoyed. I also helped with cooking and had chance to try Anna’s delicious homemade dishes, all prepared with organic ingredients. The work wasn't stressful at all (around 20–25 hours per week) and I had plenty of free time, during which I went for walks around Schönberg and its surroundings, or took the bus to visit Lauf an der Pegnitz and Nürnberg. It was a great opportunity to practice my German and learn more about everyday German culture. Anna, Robert und Arved, vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit bei euch, Ich werde diese Erfahrung nicht vergessen!

Great 2 months experience in the Pauline's rescue. If you want help animals and give them a love and a best life, you are in the right place. I came with my two friends and Pauline was very patient when teaching us about animals and our english. You will see, she prepare an excellent porridge for the breakfast 😉. Thanks to Pauline and Orlaith for this moment.

It was a pleasure to had Mariam at my place. She helped a lot with photographing and filming my new bandproject and pushed bringing things together forward. She’s a very nice lovely cool person! Although the weather when she came were unfortunately not the best, she tried to make the best out of it! Thanks a lot Mari for your great help and activity!!! Wonderful!!!

Petr and Lene were exceptional. They were very committed to the tasks they were assigned and are very hard and eager workers. It was very refreshing to see such dedication and hard work. They painted our kitchen and did a fantastic job. They scraped the wall in our Blue Room to prepare it for painting. They did a lot of organising of materials and spaces to get ready for artists to arrive. When it was their turn on the rota they were great at cooking. We recommend anyone to host Petr and Lene and have them in their home, they are excellent at tasks and extremely nice, kind and generous people.

My time at Jayalakshmi's place was just wonderful, and the profile doesn't do justice to the beauty of the place. If you want to live a simple life, learn about traditions, farming, recipes, natural remedies, and much more, this is the place for you. Jayalakshmi is an extraordinary women, generous and kind and brave - and a great cook. Thank you for the beautiful and inspiring days.

From the first message we exchanged with Marta, we felt more than welcome to join their beautiful family homestead. She invited us to spend Christmas together and we thought it was an amazing idea:) We spend 10 days with them and every day was full of joy. It was wonderful to share stories and eat good food together, while our kids played and played, the cats purred and the fire happily crackled. We participated in their event of Christmas Carols, where we met their neighbors and had some of the best cookies ever:) Playing music again felt soo good! Their place is magical. Thank you again for sharing this time together! I feel it was very important and special to connect our families together. Who knows where our journey will bring us….

I truly enjoyed living with this family for about two months. They took me to many different places, and I was able to learn about Canadian and Russian culture as well. Because of my English level, there were probably times when I couldn’t express myself clearly, but they kindly accepted me and treated me with warmth and understanding. I am sincerely grateful to this family from the bottom of my heart. If I visit Canada again, I will definitely get in touch. Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful and memorable experience.

What a lovely time I had at the sanctuary! Annie was a kind and welcoming host, always clear about the tasks, and it was truly a pleasure to have long conversations with her. During my stay, we built a fence for the animals (while the pigs kept us company and “supervised” our work, haha), cleaned different areas, and took the dogs for walks in the nearby countryside. I was so glad to see how healthy and happy the animals are there, and how they are treated with such a deep respect and love. The village has its own sweet charm, and even though the weather was sometimes rainy, the landscape was beautiful. The place has a peaceful atmosphere - and so do the hosts. I also had so much fun with the other volunteers! We worked really well together and made a great team. Would definetly go back again. See you another time Annie and Adam!

Zoe is a very conscientious and helpful person. She helped us effortlessly with everything we needed. Thank you for this precious time spent with us. You are welcome again anytime 🙏🏼

I spend 3 amazing months in Broome with Luisa and her family. I help with diner, I love baking, drawing and plays with the girls. I was feeling like at home. I got my own room and the house is right next to the beach. Luisa is kind, always ready to listen and does her best to make everyone feel comfortable. The girls are adorable, full of energy and funny. It's definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Australia. I'm very grateful to have met them. I miss them a lot.

I had the best time with Judi and David! They welcomed me with open arms and I really felt part of their lifestyle from the beginning on. I really enjoyed spending time with the animals. Some of the things I really enjoyed were cuddling with the sheep, moving the cows with the horses, and feeding the chickens. I could spend hours just sitting in the gras with the animals. It's called a work away but it honestly didn’t feel like work because I enjoyed it so much. David and Judi can cook really well. I got plenty of really good healthy homemade meals (including the merienda ;) ). I am vegetarian whereas Judi and David aren't but this wasn't an issue at all. I am very thankful that they adjusted their food situation without any issue. Oh and during the meals there were also good conversations, they have done some very exciting things themselves! I also had the pleasure to meet David's parents who are the kindest people and I really enjoyed sharing meals and conversations with them. I got to practice and definitely improve my Spanish a lot while being there. They were very patient even if they had to repeat something like 100 times ;) Overall I am very thankful for my experience and would love to return one day! Judi and David thank you sooooo much for having me and you are always welcome in the Netherlands. Muchisimas gracias y hasta pronto!

Jayalakshmi is a very inspiring and generous woman. She welcomed us very warmly, and shared so much wisdom with all of us - she was even open to host my two friends as well. She‘s very well organized, and treats you with three delicious meals per day. The work is simple and very fair, and there‘s many different ways in which you can help out at the farm - painting, kitchen-work, watering the plants. The farm is very idyllic, and you‘ll get to enjoy a peaceful life away from the busy cities with a lot of cultural exchange. I can highly recommend her farm to you.

My stay at Jan's place was amazing. I had just arrived in the US when I got contacted by Jan. She offered me to have a stay at her place in Santa Cruz. I gladly accepted and was not disappointed. Jan is a wonderful person : extremely smart, cheerful, knowledgeable. She's a former art teacher and her home is delightfully decorated with her pastel paintings. She toured me around Santa Cruz and Big Sur. We got to see whales, sea lions, giant sequoias, banana slugs ! I got to meet her friends, all great people, all very welcoming and nice. Jan is a great storyteller, and stories does she have ! She's got many stories for the many lives she's lived. I ended up staying a ten-day at her place, which kick-started my stay her country in the best way possible. I came back a few times, to say hello. She's maybe the best person I ended up meeting during my stay in the US, very wise and kind. Thank you so much for you welcome, the food, the experiences, the stories... It really was unforgettable :)

I spent nine days at Annalouise's home. She kindly welcomed me on short notice. Her home and the garden are so beautiful and peaceful. The surrounding nature, mountain view and beautiful beach very close, makes it absolutely amazing location. It’s a wonderful environment to relax, slow down, and reconnect with yourself. During the first two days, I had the opportunity to participate in a singing workshop, which was very meaningful experience. I also helped with the preparations for the workshops. When Annalouise traveled abroad for a few nights, I took care of the house, garden, and swimming pool. She provided a clear list of tasks for that time, and I was free to choose what to focus on, which made the work flexible and enjoyable. While she was home, Annalouise generously prepared all meals and was very attentive to my special dietary needs. She is a warm and big-hearted person who truly sees you as you are. We had meaningful conversations, and spending time with her gave me space for reflection and personal growth. You can always learn something about yourself in her presence. She was genuinely appreciative of everything I did, which made the experience even more rewarding. The house and especially the casita where Workawayers mainly sleep, can be quite cold in winter, so bringing warm clothing is recommended. It couldn’t have been a better first Workaway experience. I feel truly grateful for the time I spent there, and I sincerely thank Annalouise for welcoming me into her home. Sending lots of love.

We had a great experience hosting Lottie for one week. She is very easygoing, tough, and a truly hard worker. She approached every task with dedication and reliability, and it was clear that she genuinely loved spending time with our horses. She was very uncomplicated to work with and quickly adapted to our daily routines. We really appreciated her calm and steady presence and would gladly host her again. Thank you Lottie!

We taught at Pheory's school for a week, and it was a truly wonderful experience. Pheory and his family are amazing people who gave us a warm welcome from day one. Since we had no prior teaching experience, we were quite nervous before our first lesson. However, this quickly subsided as the week progressed, and we found our rhythm very easily. If possible, and if enough Workawayers are available at the time, several people can teach together. The logbook and teaching book are also very helpful for keeping track of the curriculum. You can also start with the younger children, so the material is very basic and easy to teach. So don't be shy! The children are really sweet and used to working with different Workawayers. The food that the family prepares is absolutely delicious and varied. The work involved about two hours of preparation and four hours of teaching each afternoon/evening. In the mornings, we sometimes helped with projects in the village, or we went for a run with our fabulous group of Workawayers and had a coffee afterwards. It was truly a very inspiring week, where you really immerse yourself in village life. We can highly recommend this experience to everyone.

I had an experience in Swedish Lapland at Harleen and Magnus' house for almost two months, during the winter, and it was unforgettable!1 I immediately felt at home with Harleen and Magus; I felt welcomed and respected. They are very kind, understanding, respectful, cheerful, and dynamic people. During my stay, I mainly took care of the house: cleaning the dishes, general housekeeping, and tidying up, which I really enjoy doing. I was also responsible for cooking all the dinners. Selma and Astrid are two very active, playful, and energetic little girls, very curious and eager to learn from you. It was a wonderful cultural exchange, as every weekend we were away from home doing new activities and experiences that allowed me to truly understand Swedish culture. The landscape outside their house is priceless and magical; it's common to see reindeer on the road and the Northern Lights in the evening... things I was looking for in my experience. For me was a period of rest, relax and re-connection with myself, surrounded by a wonderful family, the two cats and the wonderful lapland. I highly recommend having an experience at Magnus and Harleen's house! I really want in the future to come to visit them another time!

Smida is very discreet and a good worker, he takes initiatives where needed and my overall experience is good. He has strong ideas about most anything and likes to share them at lunch. He is respectful and quite efficient if guided and instructed. He bonded strongly with the cats who loved to sleep with him. Thank god he wasn't judging about the mess of my life but helped along. Thank you my friend and come back if your fascinating journey takes you back in the Veneto region and you need a roof over your head and some good food to warm you up. Ciao for now BB

We feel incredibly lucky that Nova came to stay with us through Workaway. From the very first day, she showed maturity, responsibility, and a genuine love for animals that immediately put us at ease. Her work with our horses was outstanding. She handled daily tasks—feeding, mucking out, grooming, and general stable care—with confidence and attention to detail. She was calm, patient, and intuitive around the horses, and they clearly responded well to her presence. We always felt we could trust her completely with their care. Beyond her practical help, Nova brought a wonderful energy into our home. She was consistently kind, thoughtful, and considerate. What meant the most to us was the beautiful bond she formed with us, and the time she spent with our son and his friend. She was patient, playful, and attentive, taking the time to include them in activities and making them feel valued and safe. They absolutely adored her, and we saw how naturally caring and responsible she is with children. Nova is one of those rare young people who combines hard work with warmth and emotional intelligence. We would welcome her back anytime and recommend her wholeheartedly to any future host. She is truly exceptional.