Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

My Workaway experience exceeded all my expectations. I really enjoyed every part of it. Kwan’s little farm is located in a very calm and peaceful area, which made it easy to relax and feel at home right away. Waking up to the sounds of nature and starting the day with yoga on the terrace was the perfect way to begin each morning. The work itself was a lot of fun. Kwan is very organized and always made sure there was something meaningful to do. At the same time, he gives you a lot of trust and freedom in your tasks, which I really appreciated. Kwan is an incredibly kind and welcoming person, even with his dad jokes :D He truly cares about his volunteers, takes the time to show you around, and shares both his culture and his extensive knowledge. I learned so much from him and feel really inspired by how much passion he has for his farm and for the amazing projects he does with the local community.

I spend a lovely time at Deina's place, mainly helping with the olive trees. Its very quiet work and allows for a lot of time thinking, solitude and introspection. When Deina was home, we had a great time. She taught me sicilian card games (ask about Scopa, its so much fun) and we had wonderful talks in the evening about - well, just about everything. Catania is not far and there were multiple opportunities to visit the city and on one weekend I even did a daytrip to Siracusa, which I also loved. Also, it has to be mentioned that Deina's olive oil is the best I have ever had. Absolutely amazing. You should definitely visit if you like working outside in peace and unhurried and enjoy good conversations and food.

Most other reviews have already mentioned how great it is here, but I would also like to add that Mário is a very accommodating and interesting person (in the best sense). You can always ask him questions, and he takes the time to explain things. The place is even better in real life than in the pictures, and on top of that the dogs are just lovable. I can truly recommend Mário if you get the chance.

Nadege was a GREAT companion, she is a very dedicated young woman who enjoyed learning about the area and the natural life while focusing on her own goals and challenges. I was lucky to count with her and be able to share errands, DIY tasks (she was always willing and hard working) and conversations with her. Very easygoing and centered. Thanks for staying with me, Nadege!

I had an amazing time living with Clare, June, Jazzy and their pets! They were incredibly welcoming, kind and laid-back. The month I spent there was perfect in in every way, thanks to their hospitality. The pets are very friendly and always up to cuddle. Jazzy is a very sweet, happy child! I had an unforgettable month filled with laughs, fun and interesting chats and pet cuddles. This was my first workaway experience and I can really say it was everything I could have hoped for so if you’re thinking about staying with this amazing, sweet family, do not hesitate. Clare, June and Jazzy, Thank you for everything <3

Tive minha primeira experiência pela Workaway no Casa 8 hostel e fui muito bem recebido pelo Rodrigo quando cheguei, ele me apresentou o hostel e mostrou como funcionava a rotina do dia a dia. A localização é muito boa, perto de tudo, e o ambiente é interessante para quem busca uma experiência de voluntariado na região. Infelizmente precisei reajustar meus planos pessoais logo no início da estadia, e conversando com o anfitrião, decidimos de forma tranquila que o melhor seria eu seguir viagem antes de iniciar as atividades. Agradeço pela oportunidade e desejo sucesso ao projeto.

Poder tener a gregory y lisiane en casa fue tener realmente a dos administradores al 100% comprendían las tareas muy rápido y se encargaban en su totalidad de poder realizarlas se levantan muy temprano trabajan a full en lo que se necesita hacer y siempre están dispuestos para hacer algo rico en la cocina y a compartir todas sus experiencias con cada uno de los que tienen a su alrededor es un placer poder tenerlos en el equipo de trabajo de donde ellos postulen se acomodaron a un grupo de jóvenes muy jóvenes y todo hizo que las cosas fluyeran sin ningún problema gracias por todo su ayuda y apoyo así como la casa y los animales Gracias por cuidarlos con todo el cariño que estaba en sus corazones sé que seguirán viajando por el mundo y si nuevamente regresan a Patagonia está siempre será su hogar

It was my first experience volunteering, and I couldn’t have a better one. We worked hard with pleasure, supported by a wonderful staff team for an important and meaningful cause. The organization was almost perfect (cause it can never be perfect anyway). We were took in charge and helped anytime we needed. I recommand.

I had a wonderful experience here with Siri for one week. She is incredibly kind and friendly. Since this was my first Workaway, I felt quite shy and quiet on the first day, but Siri really took good care of me. After that, I met some great friends here. Siri drove us to waterfalls, historical parks, and temples. We also visited a nearby night market together. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work here with such lovely and adorable children, and to experience the local life in this peaceful and beautiful city in Thailand. Thank you, Siri. I truly hope we can meet again in the future.

Jordan was with us for 2 weeks only, but brought great energy to the program. He worked hard and immediately became a big part of this group. We'd love to welcome him again on future programs :)

Our experience with Hannah wasn't the best, to be honest. We believe she wasn't emotionally prepared to be in a remote location where the rules and conditions can constantly change, given that we're not in the city and many variables like weather and access can influence the functioning and work of a project like this. One of the reasons we conduct a lengthy interview process is precisely so that people can understand the importance of adapting and being flexible with the activities we have, because we can't plan everything the way we could in a hotel or in the city. So, while Hannah is a good, friendly person with a positive attitude, we believe she wasn't prepared for a situation like the one she was in. We should point out that a group of volunteers who worked the same amount of time that had already been spent before, during, and after the same experience, and there were no problems with them, they continued in the same activity and took this experience and this flexibility as a learning opportunity. Finally, we would like to point out that we have always been welcoming, empathetic, and understanding of the situations our volunteers may face, adapting and trying to provide the necessary support. However, we always expect a reciprocal attitude from them; that is, that they also be flexible and understand that the variables in remote and mountainous locations like this are not something that can be controlled in advance and require a positive attitude from everyone.

Marie was a delight to host. She was hard-working, good-natured and motivated. We would highly recommend her as a volunteer! Thank you, Marie!

Adam has been a wonderful, deep-thinking volunteer to have on program. They always provided great conversational topics both on and off the work site, and would complete any task assigned to them. We'd love to have Adam back on the program in the future :)

It was nice staying with Doriana🙂 Pleasant person : super auto-ironic, playful, and genuinely fun to be around. I found her energy really entertaining, but also meaningful, because we had a lot of real conversations. Her art is beautiful : amazing paintings, and the whole house is full of creative objects and collections 🎨 you get the feeling of living inside an artistic world. The place itself is great too: a big property surrounded by nature, and just a short walk from the seaside 🌊 which made everything feel calm and inspiring. She was also very kind and available in everyday life — sometimes driving me to the city or picking me up, introducing me to people in the village, and just being very open socially. We often went for walks by the sea and talked about all kinds of things.😄😊 The food was another highlight — very healthy, tasty, and always adapted to me. She would ask what and how much I wanted to eat each time, which I really appreciated 🍲 She also paid attention to comfort in the house (heating, bedding, room, etc.), so I always felt taken care of. About the work: it’s flexible and quite collaborative. She has many ideas and ongoing projects, and she shares them with you openly, asking what you feel more drawn to. She’s genuinely open to suggestions and actually appreciates new ideas, which makes the experience feel more like creating something together rather than just following instructions 🤝 Overall, I’d recommend this place to someone who enjoys creativity, freedom, and a more human, unconventional experience ✨

Ha sido un placer enorme conocer y compartir con Joaquín todas estas semanas. Se integro perfectamente al lugar que le correspondía. Siempre de buen humor su compañía era agradable y su ayuda con las diferentes tareas fue muy importante y valuable. Espero cruzarme con el en otro momento, saludos grandes hermano!

Sweet sweet Maya, Our son still dreams of her everyday. Everything was so easy with Maya, she really became a friend! She will come back InshaAllah 💕🤗

Annabelle et Eloie sont restées 20 jours a la ferme, et quels supers moment nous avons passés ensemble ! Elles sont joyeuses, enthousiastes, rigolotes et super conviviales: les gens du village en on un très bon souvenir et leur départ a été vecu comme une séparation !!! Si vous avez la possibilité de rencontrer Annabelle et Eloie, vous êtes chanceux.se !!!!

Very Nice person, very carefull with the rest of the group, good to work, enjoining the place ☺️

Very Nice person, very carefull with the rest of the group, good to work, enjoining the place ☺️. We has really a Big time here !

I had an amazing time at Sarah and Davids farm! I would always come back and do it all over again. Their dog Louie is the best. He really loves belly scratches :) They are so lovely people and just really nice to live with. I learned so many new things. Each morning we were milking the goats and every few days we made some cheese out of the milk. The cheese tastes really really good! We also harvested the honey from the bees. That was so interesting The place to stay was perfect. You have your own little studio. Each evening you can see the kangaroos on the property next to them. Sarah and David were really the best hosts you can think of. They helped you out with everything they could and made you feel really welcome. Thanks for having me!