Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

My first work away experience could not have been any better! Giulia, Roberto, Mattia and Andrea were so welcoming and friendly. Their apartment in the heart of Catania is amazing with colourful artwork and photographs that make their house feel like home. Then room provided and all the facilities were great and made my 3 week stay very comfortable. Their pets are adorable and I loved my walks with the dogs numerous times a day. I got to explore all that the east coat of Sicily has to offer with great recommendations from Giulia and Roberto. Giulia is an amazing cook and always included me at mealtimes, she made sure that I was comfortable and well looked after. Roberto very kindly arranged for me to take one of the island tour buses to explore some of the region and was able to help plan my adventures. The boys were quite shy but it was great to spend time with them and get to hear about their school and summer camp activities. They are lovely kids. I would say to anyone who is considering a stay with the family to definitely go ahead as you’ll love every minute!

A wonderful place with wonderful peoples ! A wonderful, peaceful experience. The task at hand has always been to measure and adapt. I learned so many new things. The three-day weekend is very convenient for exploring the area (and there’s plenty to see!). The cabin is super comfortable and cozy. Angelune and Jalferd are wonderful people and excellent cooks! Again a great thank you for all !

It was a great pleasure having Norah volunteering with us! She helped us really well with a variety of tasks, such as landscaping to have more water infiltrating on our campsite, daily cleaning, mulching and more.. She was always ready to help out and open to learn new things! She is a very kind and calm person, really nice to talk to, eager to make a positive impact and we would recommend her to any host! Thanks for everything Norah :)

We just had the best few weeks volunteering here - it's nothing short of paradise. Ulrich and Elisabeth are great hosts and are always available for contact if you need anything. They're super generous hosts and volunteering here was a real pleasure. There's so much opportunity to socialise with guests and help make their experience here really special. The jungle, reef and ocean are rich with life and it's truly magical every hour of the day. Definitely track the moon rises/sets whilst you are here for the best bioluminescence! You can really use this time as a chance to get knowledgable about all the different wildlife here, we really enjoyed giving little bioluminescence tours at night with all our fun facts. It's truly extra magical when showing people who have never seen it before for the first time! Mazoo & Capitan will become your best friends and you won't want to leave!

Ana was a heaven-sent! She worked on our hobby farm for about two weeks and did an excellent job at all of the tasks (e.g. watering and caring for our flowers, berries and fruit trees, transplanting, cleaning, and more). Due to some unforeseen circumstances and with mutual agreement she spent almost 6 weeks looking after my 93 year old mother who really liked her. All of us miss Ana and her cheerful personality. She will always be welcome to return and we wish her the best.

このWorkAwayでの経験は本当に素晴らしかったです！毎日2回、ラマを散歩に連れて行ったり、彼の牛たちに餌をあげたりする時間がとても楽しかったです。クリスチャンと過ごす時間も本当に楽しく、いつもくだらない話題で笑ったり、時々スペイン語を教えてもらったりしました。彼はとても穏やかでリラックスした人で、そこもすごく良かったです。 また、1日だけ彼の祖父母の農場のお手伝いをさせてもらったのも、とても良い経験でした。お二人は本当に優しくて、私自身はスペイン語がほとんど話せず、お二人も英語はほとんど話せないという状況だったので、今までで一番本物の文化交流を体験できた気がします。 さらに、彼のおばさんの牛の乳搾りのお手伝いをする機会もありました。おばさんも私のつたないスペイン語にとても辛抱強く付き合ってくれました。 全体的に、本当に素晴らしい1週間でした！彼のプロジェクトがこれからどんな風に発展していくのか楽しみにしています！ 頑張ってね、クリスチャン！そして、何から何まで本当にありがとう。またいつか会えることを楽しみにしてるよー :)

I spent a week in Tuvamila and had a mixed experience. The estate is in a beautiful location, surrounded by incredible nature, with a reef and waterfall nearby. Meeting the people from the local village was one of the highlights of my stay. Fijian people are so kind and welcoming. I was also very lucky because there were already three other Workawayers there when I arrived. Meeting them and spending time together was amazing and honestly made my stay 100% worth it. That said, the house and the Workaway situation itself were different from what I expected. The property is still a work in progress and requires a lot of upkeep, so most of the volunteer work involved maintenance and repair projects such as sanding, painting, fixing gutters, and cutting grass. There is no reliable internet unless you have a Vodafone SIM and stand in one particular spot. You also can’t use the indoor showers and instead have to wash using a hose outside. It’s a very remote location, with the nearest town around three hours away by bus. None of these things were a problem for me personally, but I think it’s important for future Workawayers to know what to expect. Unfortunately, my stay didn’t end well. Without any warning or explanation, I was told to leave immediately before my agreed departure date. One of my fellow Workawayers and I had agreed with the host that we would leave on Monday, but on the Saturday before we received a text message telling us we had to leave that same day. It was very sad that it ended this way because, despite everything, I had a great time there. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend staying here because of the unreliable way the host handles her Workawayers.

Meis was a wonderful person to host. She approached every task with a positive attitude, worked hard, and was always in a great mood. Her friendly nature meant she got along well with everyone and was a pleasure to have around. In fact, Meis stayed with us twice during her time in Australia, which speaks volumes about how much we enjoyed her company. She quickly became part of our household, and we appreciated both her contribution and her cheerful presence. We would happily host Meis again and highly recommend her to any future hosts.

Mo was a pleasure to host and quickly became part of our home. She is warm, friendly, fun to be around, and always approached tasks with a positive attitude. We genuinely enjoyed having her stay with us and appreciated her willingness to help wherever needed. Mo was respectful, easy-going, and a delight to spend time with. We would happily welcome her back anytime and highly recommend her to other hosts.

Laura looked after our cats, house, garden, and plants for two months, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She is verry reliable, flexible, and communicative. Upon our return, we found relaxed cats, thriving plants, and a beautifully clean and tidy home. Laura is a genuinely kind and trustworthy person. We would welcome her back anytime!

Anna and her companion, the kind dog Mouse, were very nice guests to host. Anna was a quick learner and was a great help on the building project. Mouse did a great job doing the dishes after all meals. Anna is a cheerful and sociable person, very positive and solution-oriented. And best of all good company after work. Highly recommended!

For my first workaway experience, I was incredibly lucky to have simply the best hosts in Kerry and Martin. They put me at ease from the moment I arrived. Kerry and Martin are natural hosts: warm, kind, understanding, interested in you and interesting people themselves. It's a gift not many people possess. Three weeks have flown by. We did everything together with Kerry, who is a very hard working lady herself, not afraid to get her hands dirty. I enjoyed every minute of it, from our breakfast together, to work until lunchtime. Then I often explored the beautiful villages and towns of Landes, driving around, to join Kerry for supper. Sometimes in the afternoons Kerry and I sat by the pool reading and swimming. We had lots of interesting conversations. Work was varied, from weeding, planting, watering, painting to some cooking and house keeping. So it never got monotonous. My accommodation was great, a very spacious apartment in a separate barn. I enjoyed watching films before bed and chilling after work there. I was also lucky to meet Katie, their eldest daughter, who spent a memorable week with us. I haven't met a sweeter, kinder, smarter young girl in a long time. It was always a pleasure chatting to her. Katie would actually chat me up, curious and genuinely interested in my life, just like her parents. She's a credit to you both, Kerry and Martin. When Martin was back from his work in London, we all had some fun time over supper in the garden. Also, Kerry and Katie started me off on my hopefully continuous journey of yoga and pilates. You both were marvellous! Thank you 😊 And Kerry, our food preferences are simply spookingly similar!.. From chia yogurt breakfast to creative poke bowls... Every time I have a poke bowl now, I think of you 😊 and thank you for your thoughtful gifts of special balms. I'm using them all, the organic skincare queen I am myself. All three made me feel like a part of their family, including me in every aspect of their daily life. It was a perfect combination of time together and giving each other space. After just over three weeks with this generous family, I felt enriched socially, psychologically, mentally, physically. It's been like a therapy for me at this most difficult time in my life. I always felt looked after, comfortable talking to you and being in your home. You are the most perfect hosts, making workaway what it should be - a fair, honest, comfortable, enriching experience for both parties. People either have it or they don't. You're natural. It's been a pleasure ❤️ thank you so much! With love, Laura P.S. I'm sure the wedding will be fun!

Thilde was a wonderful volunteer and a valuable member of our team. She taught English with enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism. She was always kind, respectful, and patient with both students and staff. Her positive attitude and willingness to help created a great learning environment, and our students truly enjoyed her classes. One of Thilde's greatest qualities was her ability to integrate into the local community. She built strong and positive relationships with the people of the city, showed genuine interest in the local culture, and was appreciated by students, families, and community members alike. Thilde adapted very well to her new environment, worked collaboratively with the team, and demonstrated a sincere commitment to the educational mission of the center. We wish her every success in her future projects and adventures.

Good person. Very helpfull. Skilled in carpintery

Lew and Nikolaj are two young brothers full of energy and very good willing. Within there all stay, they were full of courage and so helpfull. I have passed some very good and happy time with theese two curious and open minded nice fellows. I hightly recommend them.

Manon stayed briefly at our retreat center last year. She helped with hospitality tasks working in our communal kitchen, large garden and assisting with care of the cabins, library and pavilion. She enjoyed the access to the Sound and the company of other volunteers. Her volunteer contribution was appreciated especially as we operated with an interim staffing structure during her stay.

Carmella est une jeune fille extraordinaire. Toujours joyeuse, elle aime travailler et sa curiosité l'a conduit à découvrir de nouvelles choses avec enthousiasme. Tout ce qu'elle fait est toujours très bien réalisé et elle est capable d'une grande quantité de compétences. C'est très rare pour une fille de cet age. Carmella est douée en tout, elle va me manquer ici. Bon vol Leila

It was a pleasure to host Shiho! She was very nice and we shared really great moments together. She was always very curious and a great listener, but also open to share a lot about her life in Japan, which was super interesting! Sharing our daily life with Shiho was a real pleasure. Shiho also made us discover some amazing japanese food specialities (so delicious!). As a guest, she is very accomodating, respectful and easy going to live with. Finally, she was a precious help in the garden, we really appreciated it.

Me and my friend Suski spent around 4 weeks with Sem and Halil, and as our first Workaway experience, we feel very lucky that we ended up at their place :) Their home and the land is incredibly beautiful, its surrounded by mountains, trees and views of the sea. We stayed in our own, beautiful house which has definitely everything you could possibly need, including shower and washing machine. The work was varied and the workload always felt fair. We did things like weeding, taking care of olive trees and other plants, helping get the swimming pool ready for summer, and clearing the waterway on the mountain. Halil also did a workshop for us about building watering system for a garden which was really interesting! Sem and Halil are both warm, fun, generous people and made us feel included from the start. I'll always remember all the interesting conversations together and sweetness that we were shown during our stay. They were also really thoughtful on our days off and always drove us to either the bus stop or somewhere else, and we also got to go to a local market together to gather food supplies which was really fun. The food provided was always plentiful and all the cookings super delicious - I really love food and cooking, so getting to learn about Turkish cuisine was really, really special for me. Overall, this felt like so much more than just a place to volunteer. Thank you Sem and Halil for opening your home to us and for making our first Workaway experience such a positive one. We left with a lot of gratitude and a lot of happy memories. Hopefully see you another time again!! Sending lots of hugs from Finland! ps. The doggies are super cute and I miss all the cuddles with them!!

Mi primera y fabulosa experiencia en WorkAway fue en La Escuela las Ballenitas en Las Galeras! Aunque yo ya había estado viviendo antes en República Dominicana, esta experiencia fue sin duda lo mejor que me pudo pasar! Yamiris es una host espectacular en todos los sentidos, tanto profesionalmente hablando como personalmente! Siempre dispuesta a ayudarte en todo lo que pueda y hacer todo lo que esté en sus manos para que te sientas cómodo/a. El equipo de trabajo también fue muy lindo conmigo en todo momento. Sinceramente estoy profundamente agradecida de haber vivido esta experiencia tan bonita al lado de personas tan maravillosas y un entorno tan idílico como es Las Galeras. Os echaré mucho de menos!!! Eva