Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

Frieda is a quiet person, reliable and easy to have around.She was perfect with the dogs going every morning on a walk with them. She helped me with the horses and did every task around the house thoroughly. She is also independent and went for some sightseeing in the area. It was a pleasure hosting you, Frieda!

It was really nice to meet and host Théo! He’s very helpfull and we had lots of fun working together. You are welcome to come back anytime!

I was at the Canadian institute for 2 weeks, and it was an awesome experience, the facilities, and the accommodation was top tier, you get your own room lots of privacy, with a shared bathroom and kitchen. My contact person Jonathan was very helpful and pleasant during the whole stay, they were very flexible with working hours, and helped schedule so that it fits your needs, so if you would like to work In the evening rather than in the morning that could be arranged. The work was also very entertaining, you do conversation sessions of 1 hour, and the students all have something interesting to say and they are also very eager to hear about you.

For my first Workaway experience, all my expectations were exceeded! Elke and Martin were the most welcoming and wonderful people. Their house is beautiful and their art really makes the place shine, Martin is an amazing cook as I could never get enough and Elkes knowledge of plants in her garden is amazing and she is very observant and thoughtful! Unforgettable experience could not recommend it more! I will never forget Wollomos and their kleine Nilpferd!

I stayed at Akino's place with another wonderful volunteer from Texas for three weeks. It was one of my first Workaway experiences and I am truly grateful that I had the chance to get to know such a loving community. The kids, their families, Akino’s family (Wataro, Momo and Nene) and my roommate made this experience really special. I especially enjoyed sharing my culture—whether it was introducing Easter through an egg hunt at the kindergarten or organizing a football event day with the kids. At the same time, I had the opportunity to learn more about the diverse culture in the U.S., especially in Texas, as well as Japanese culture Spending time with the children was a lot of fun: playing in the park, folding origami together, going on trips and doing a treasure hunt were some of my favorite moments. Talking with the parents was always interesting and also a great way to practice my Japanese. The food we cooked and were treated to was some of the best I had in Japan—potato hash browns, Texas red beans, vegetable lasagna, katsu curry and so much more! I am very grateful for how well Akino organized the cultural exchange events, welcomed us with a delicious dinner on the first day and supported us in so many ways. On top of that, the trips we took together with her family to Unzen and Obama Onsen were one of my highlights. They allowed me to truly appreciate the beauty and diversity of Nagasaki. We also had enough free time to explore Isahaya and its surroundings, which I really enjoyed. I could write pages about this amazing experience, but most importantly, I want to say thank you—to Akino, the kids, their families, and my roommate :)

Amelie was such a great host and it was so lovely to work on the farm. This volunteer position had a great mix of independent work and explaining the farm when needed !

Slavik is an easy going person. He got stuck in chopping a huge amount of wood, Is organised and fitted in nicely in the household and everything. Just good. Thanks a lot.

I spent 2 weeks in Keelung and it was so fun!! Mila is such a lovely lady who goes out of her way to make sure people are comfortable and settled. She remembers details about each workawayer (such that I played football) which was really endearing. She also held a dinner night just for all us talk and hang out. The apartment is very homely and it's quite central to everything you need. There is a bus stop right outside it. The work very is very flexible and you will have ample time to explore. Apart from routine jobs, your work will be tailored to your strengths and what you enjoy which makes the work more rewarding. The city itself is nice with plenty of hikes to do and day trips around it (when it's not raining- bring an Umbrella!). It's also close to Taipei. I would also recommend getting involved with the language events Mila holds. It's a very nice way to meet locals (who are so friendly) and will gladly give you local recommendations.

Delayed, but better late than never! Meeting Seada and Jesse kicked off my Workaway experience, and oh my goodness, I couldn't be more grateful. They accepted me with open arms, showed me the ropes, and eased my anxiety as a first-time Workawayer. Because of the confidence they gave me, I continued to do several more Workaways all across Europe and Australia, and it's changed my entire life. In saying so, I guess you could say Seada and Jesse changed my life :). They're kind, capable, and tolerant - and now, my good friends. If you get the opportunity to stay with these 2 - please take it!

Hugo is such a polite and caring young man, it was an absolute pleasure to host him, eager to help me with with any task. Anything he was unsure about he would ask me to show him. I am so grateful for the jobs he achieved My dogs and cats loved Hugo too. It was sad to see him go after being here for 3 weeks. Hugo would be welcome back here anytime 😊

Lavinia è stata una workawayer fantastica: è stato davvero un piacere ospitarla e mi sono trovato molto bene con lei. Sempre disponibile e proattiva, si è adattata con facilità a qualsiasi tipo di attività, dal giardinaggio e taglio dell’erba fino al supporto sul marketing e al confronto sulle attività da sviluppare. Collaborativa, gentile e con un ottimo spirito, la raccomando senza esitazioni e la ospiterei di nuovo molto volentieri quando vuole.

Tamara stayed with us for more than two months and was truly a wonderful presence on the farm. She is a kind, thoughtful person who brought both creativity and dedication to everything she did. Her main role was managing our three social media accounts — one for volunteering, one for chocolate, and one for coffee — along with working on the development of our chocolate brand’s website. She made significant improvements to the website, giving it a much more structured and professional feel as it continued to take shape. Her biggest contribution was in social media and content creation. Tamara consistently captured high-quality photos and videos, collected meaningful content from daily farm life, and edited everything beautifully. She organized and posted content across all platforms with great attention to detail. Thanks to her, we now have a strong content bank and a much more active online presence. She documented important moments like the entire cacao season — from pod breaking to bean processing — and even created a heartfelt adoption video for abandoned puppies on the farm. She also recorded our first official chocolate tasting event in Mangalore, along with many special moments shared between volunteers. Her work had a real impact — we started receiving more volunteering requests through Instagram, and even past volunteers reached out again after seeing updates from the farm. She truly elevated our online visibility. Tamara is also a talented artist. She created beautiful wall art for us, including painting our brand logo and name, which added a special touch to the space. Alongside her creative work, she actively participated in regular farm tasks like watering the fruit forest, chopping wood, breaking cacao pods, and collecting beans. She connected well with other volunteers, enjoyed social time like card games and movie nights, and explored nearby places with the group. She worked hard and also made the most of the experience. We would be very happy to host Tamara again in the future and highly recommend her to any host — especially those looking for someone skilled in social media management, content creation, and website development.

Thanks for the loving time we had together, I really enjoyed the garden work and the painting. The house was super cute to live in and I felt very comfortable overall. I wish you all the best for the olives and your beautiful place in the mountains! Can recommend if you want to live the best of both worlds: city living and living & working in the countryside

We stayed with Jen and Henrik for almost two weeks, and it was a really great time. They are both super warm and welcoming, and there was always very, very tasty food – whether Italian or Filipino, Jen always prepared more than enough delicious meals for us. The working hours were more than fair, and the tasks included things around the house, in the garden, and some renovation work. In our free time, we could enjoy the nearby river with kayaks or canoes, relax in the sauna, or explore the beautiful nature in the area. Jen and Henrik, as well as their daughter, always had great ideas for things to do. We would definitely come back anytime.

Isabelle and Matthias was wonderful guests. They stayed some days and we had great company specially because they made me laugh non stop just by being around , which is not happening often also they accepted me as i am at my full personality which is the most difficult to happen . They are on a budget they came with a metro ticket and left by hitchhiking following my tricky directions . Unique experience for me. They are very easygoing and hope to meet again in October as we promised!!

Besthan was an awesome guest and Workawayer! He is such a nice guy and has impeccable manners! He cut a huge amount of giant bamboo down in our yard and crafted a beautiful fence with the timber. We throughly enjoyed having him around, would recommend him to any host, and welcome him back at any time!

Ana ha sido una excelente workawayer. Siempre dispuesta a aprender en cualquier tarea que se proponga. Muy respetuosa y de fácil y agradable comunicación. Muy recomendable. Ana has been an excellent Workawayer. She’s always keen to learn, whatever task she takes on. She’s very respectful and easy to get along with. Highly recommended.

This type of exchange is what this program is all about. Before we met Gabriele, who allowed us to call her "Gabs," we'd never really heard about Reunion Island. She generously shared so much of her life, experiences, and culture with us, which was truly a gift. As a talented filmmaker and storyteller, she offered her expertise and passion to the children at our arts school through a short film project. She was helpful in many ways. She put all of herself into each project she took on and completed everything we asked of her with energy, spirit, and excellence. Gabriele is a private, gentle, and exuberant creative powerhouse. She is professional, hardworking, and an easy spirit to join your family or project. Most of all, we are so grateful to have a lovely new friend and can't wait to see her again!

A truly unforgettable experience with Daniel. Thank you so much for his help, kindness, and the great moments shared. I hope to see him again soon around here!

In Franziska and Jan, we found two friendly, decent, trustworthy and reliable people who looked after our house for ten days in February. We’d be happy to recommend them for house-sitting. Thanks to both of them, Thanks to Workaway!