Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Irune was a fabulous volunteer, so full of energy and enthusiastic to learn and help with all things. Always ready with a smile, she is trustworthy enough I left the center in her hands for a few days and everything was perfect upon return.

Maia stayed with us from mid Nov- mid Dec. We’re really grateful for the time she spent at our farm. She worked hard, learned fast, and handled everything we threw her way. Taking care of sled dogs and horses is not always simple, but she quickly built relationships with our animals. She was reliable, patient, and confident. But what stands out most is how lovely she is as a person. Warm, kind, and great to have around. We spent some good times together. Thank you Maia for coming to stay with us and for all your help.

I realized very quickly that this place is much more than a volunteering experience — I truly felt like part of the family. Sokear, the owner of the school, together with Sen and Lin, the teachers, became much more than hosts; they became friends I will carry with me for life. Sokear has an incredible heart and an inspiring story, and I learned so much from our conversations. Kampong Kdei is a very safe and authentic area near Siem Reap. The people are extremely kind, and the children are always smiling and happy to see foreigners. The food is delicious and Sokear provides lunch and dinner. I also had the chance to explore the area with them and experience local life. There are two schools, and I spent most of my time in the smaller rural one with about 40 students. The children are incredibly affectionate and we shared many happy moments playing football and games. Teaching is about 3 hours per day, and the English level is basic, so even non-fluent speakers can help and make a difference. This was one of the best experiences of my life and it exceeded all my expectations. I will definitely come back. Thank you Sokear, Sen, Lin and all the children for this unforgettable experience. I truly recommend it. You can see some moments on the school’s Instagram.

My experience with Omeima was absolutely positive. She’s truly a wonderful young woman—kind, polite, and well-mannered. She’s sociable, but she also knows how to enjoy her own space. Over these three weeks, she cooked for us and helped with a few things around the house. I especially appreciated the way she cooked chicken, along with the different sauces and the vegetables she prepared. She also used the super well-equipped mandoline slicer I’d bought 😉😊. To me, she felt like part of the family, and meeting her was a truly lovely experience. I hope to see you again very soon, to visit Morocco, and maybe—who knows—we might even end up attending a retreat together somewhere in the world.

We were very happy that Allie reached out to us and came to spend a couple of weeks with us. Even though it was her first time doing a work-away, with the fact that our Family ran into some personal issues, Allie was extremely helpful around the house, walking our dog, doing small odd jobs like helping clean the gîte and picking up wood with our son Max. Allie was great company to have and talk too in both French and English, as well as occasionally Franglish. Allie fitted in our family very quickly and we would have happily hosted her longer. We would welcome her again anytime, and we wish her all the best in her future plans.

Smilla stayed with us for a month in August and it was such a pleasure to have her stay with us. She fitted in very quickly and comfortably within our family and our hectic family life, helping out with everything and anything that had to be done, from plasterboarding, to gardening, to cooking us a very special meal! Smilla is a very happy, kind and positive person, happy to learn new skills and try new things; she drove the tractor, did some pruning in the garden, helped out with plasterboarding and spent a few days re-decorating the Kitchen with Sylvie. She, very much and very quickly, became part of our family by sharing her experience and views over our endless and varied dinner table conversation; we were sad to see her leave, however happy to have shared great moments with her and we hope that her stay for her was overall positive with us. We wish her all the best in her future plans and we look forward to welcoming her again.

Janina stayed with us from October until mid December. She quickly became part of our daily life and integrated naturally into our routines. It felt easy and comfortable from the very beginning. She was not only good company and fun to talk to, but she also formed a great connection with our animals. She handled our horses and dogs with care and confidence, and it was clear that she genuinely enjoyed spending time with them. Janina is a true animal lover. Thank you, Janina, for the time we shared and for all the help you gave us during your stay. We’re very grateful for the experience and all of your help!

Hanes and Paula were such a great volunteers. We had so much fun together, they had the best energy, all ways prepared for every activity, very helpful around home and daily chores. With a smile on their face and the best attitude, Hanes and Paula did an excellent work.

We were very happy that Gia reached out to us and came to spend a couple of weeks with us. Although she didn’t stay very long, we’re glad she did, Gia was extremely helpful in helping are son Max with filling the swimming pool border with stones to finish it. Gia also showed us how to make some delicious pasta from scratch (it was amazing). Gia was great company and it was really nice to have conversation and debates in both French and English, as well as occasionally Franglish. She fitted in our family very quickly and we would have happily hosted her longer and we would welcome her again anytime, and we wish her all the best in her future plans.

Paula had a very positive spirit, always friendly, always proactive and ready to help. Her communication was good, she worked well on a Team. Paula was with us at our Hotel reception for 3 months. She took her position seriously, she dealt with international clients, money, booking tours and giving information. Paula's skills in customer service are very good, and she would be a valuable addition to any team. Thank you Paula!

If you are an artist or creative Mylinh will light up a spark in you, she helped me a lot with the publication of my ceramic course, but beyond this we had a beautiful connection between art, music, yoga and lots of shared food, a very intuitive woman with a cheerfulness that conquers, time flies by with her.

Jaime y Luz nos hospedaron increíblemente bien. Quedamos con ellos 2 semanas que pasaron muy rapidamente. Nos hicieron descubrir su cultura, sus tradiciones y compartieron con nosotros su vida cotidiana. Nos encantó mucho cada día trabajar en el campo con los animales o la tierra, esperamos que hayamos ayudado del mejor posible.También descubrir el mercado donde cada miércoles Luz vende sus productos fue muy interesante y agradable, la oportunidad para nosotros de probar muchas comidas ! Ibarra y sobre todo San Clemente permiten hacer muchas actividades, con muchos volcanes cerca y caminatas muy hermosas. Es la oportunidad de vivir en una real comunidad Kitchwa en San Clemente que es muy preciosa. Les extrañamos mucho Luz y Jaime !

I contacted them on short notice and very spontaneously, looking for an adventure. Unfortunately, I didn't have much time, but it was so intense and eventful that it felt much longer in retrospect. I'm so grateful that David took me on at such short notice! In winter, it can certainly get cold and uncomfortable on the ships if you're not used to it, but since I've already been to many different places, the ship was the coziest experience I've ever had. The atmosphere is simply indescribably magical! It's like stepping into an adventure book beginning to write its own story with you as the main character. Together with the other crew members, we slept below deck, and during the night the ship began to creak, the boat rocked gently, and ice floes scraped past the hull. The smell of old wood, smoke, and sea air hinted at all the stories the ship must have witnessed. On the very first evening, we kicked off a music session in the saloon with pirates from all over the world while the fire crackled in the stove. I don't know much about boats, but based on my limited knowledge, David could tell you absolutely everything about them and teach you an incredible amount. It's captivating how passionate he is about these old ships, hoping to one day send set sail again. One of our missions was to stop Redbox from sinking. The ship had a leak, so it had to be pulled out of the water – pirates are drinking and the ship is sinking...Although, to be fair, more food ended up on the table from our dumpster diving, and everyone could take as much as they wanted from the pot – it's unbelievable what a huge haul of perfectly packaged stuff made its way from the dumpsters to the ship! My highlight was the countless boxes of strawberries! ^^ I would have loved to stay longer, but I know the story isn't finished yet and many more adventures await me. Ahoy hoi Captain!

wow, what an experience. this opportunity has been life changing for me, everything about this place is truly magical. from the school which has so much positive energy surrounded by plants and stunning views of the ocean. The teachers and staff are without doubt the most harmonious people I've ever had the pleasure to be around, the vegan food is so delicious with a wide variety. Also the town itself is so relaxing and calming. David B, C & Asia were my mentors, they are great human beings who want to get the best out of everyone who comes to volunteer at school as a karma yogi. they supported me in difficult moments and really pushed me to excel in the programme. if they asked me to jump, I would say how high. these people have a special place in my heart. I learned so much about myself during this programme and became the best version of myself every day I was there. thank you all, the staff and the teachers for all the love you give out to us and I look forward to returning one day.

Filippo was great addition to our team, reliable in any way we needed him: communication, availability and quality. You will be lucky to have him and we will be happy to have him anytime again. :) Stay safe and spread the positive energy you carry with you my friend.

My stay with Andrea and Frans was extraordinary for several reasons: the first Arab country I've been to, the first high level resort for me, first boat trip in Gulf of Oman, first time I ate fresh dates and I saw dates palm flowers and many interestingly things. And I was very lucky to be their guest because are not many Workaway hosts in Oman. It was an experience exactly in the spirit of workaway when the help combined with intercultural exchange and I have an idea of how the people live in this amazing country. I had an incredible boat trip with captain Frans to admire the fiords of Oman and two road trips to Muscat with very good guides. My stay was active but not tiring, it was a good balance. I wish to every workawayers to be as lucky as I was! Constantin February 2026

Emma has been a joy to welcome into our family, and we miss her presence already. Brimming with logic and commonsense. Not scared of the weather. Likes to finish a task, with genuine desire to do the best she can. Excellently house trained, was always sweeping and tidying and cleaning without being prompted! She just understands how to share a space! Wasn't bothered by limited hot water and lacking facilities. Even when we were bothered by storms, her accommodation flooded! And was generally damp for a week or two. She embraced that. Saw the humour in it. Felt the gratitude even (IT could have been so much worse! We were VERY LUCKY in all these hurricanes!) And she never complained once!!! She has great humour and we enjoyed laughing with her and playing games. She makes work fun! Even if it's monotonous, like painting or weeding. She is outdoorsy and understands what being off grid means. A bit more effort sometimes. She can build a fire with wet wood! And generally has an awareness beyond her years. We could not rate her higher. Welcome her, I she asks to join! She is a member of our family now, and we hope she returns! (As soon as possible!!) Thank-you Emma for everything. We miss you xx

I am 24 years old and from Germany, and I stayed with this wonderful host family for 7 weeks during autumn and winter. Felix and Edna are incredibly kind, open-minded, and understanding people. They always supported me in the experiences I wanted to have during my stay and made sure I felt free to explore Norway and make the most of my time there. I really appreciated how flexible and trusting they were. I had my own room, which I could even personalize, so it quickly felt like my own space. There was always enough food in the house, and I was free to help myself at any time, which made me feel very much at home. My daily routine was well balanced. I stayed together with another au pair, and we shared the responsibilities: she usually took care of breakfast in the morning, and I often picked up the little one from kindergarten and had lunch with her. In between and in the evenings, there was plenty of free time, which gave me a good work-life balance. Their little daughter is absolutely adorable. She is fun to spend time with and, especially when her mom is not around, she enjoys playing together and is very sweet (she wanted to be often with her mother in this age ;)). I also had many opportunities to learn and experience new things. For example, I could practice piano, and I had the chance to learn Norwegian with their books or together with Edna if I wanted to. They really encouraged personal growth and new experiences. We also spent some nice time together as a family, including trips like shopping in Sweden and visiting an outlet in Oslo. On top of that, I was even able to travel to Tromsø and Bergen during my stay, which I really appreciated, as this is not something that can be taken for granted—especially since it was not limited to weekends. Overall, I am very grateful that they welcomed me into their home, even for a relatively short time. I had a truly great experience, and we are still in contact :) Thank you so much for everything — I will always look back on this time with a smile :)

Irene stayed for 2,5 weeks with us and we had a great experience with her. She loves kids and kids love her, she has a lot of patience and genuinely enjoys spending time with them. She loves to cook and we were pampered with delicious italian foods throughout her stay. She is a pleasure to have stay.

Tim and Adele spent the week working steadily, weeding the vegetable garden and pulling up many small pines which have grown up after last year's forest fire, all of which was a great help. They were at all times considerate and quiet.