Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

Comme première expérience de volontariat, nous avons été enchanté par l'accueil prodigué par Arnold et Ana. Ils ont pris le temps de nous transmettre avec pédagogie l'apprentissage de la construction en guadua, de la technique du bahareque, ainsi que de la vie d'un potager. Mais le plus inspirant était la transmission de leur mode de vie quasi en auto-suffisance. Nous avons aussi eu un super groupe de volontaires qui aimait cuisiner. Nous avons passé de beaux moments simples : soirées à jouer à des jeux de société, à regarder des films sur le vidéo-projecteur ou à s'improviser des cours d'initiation à la salsa ! Bref, une vraie petite famille s'était consituée. La seule remarque que l'on peut faire auprès d'Arnold en toute bienveillance c'est : cuisine plus de pain s'il te plait, il est "deliciozo"!

Je n'ai pas eu l'occasion de recevoir Alexandra, mais nous avons eu de multiples échanges courtois

Starting off, I just want to say that this was an incredibly delightful and transformative experience for me. I stayed at Elke’s farm near the town of Horb am Neckar for about three weeks, and I was welcomed with so much warmth and kindness by Elke, her family, and all their friends. I felt truly at home. I had the chance to learn how to handle horses and help out with farm chores. They were incredibly patient with me, especially since it was my first time doing all of this, and they took the time to teach me patiently. I also got to improve my German and practice it a lot, and at the same time, my English got better too. More than that, I learned so much about the local culture, their customs, and we really bonded. We made friends, had fun together, played games, watched movies, and shared lots of great conversations and laughter. We even cooked and dined together, exchanging cultural experiences and learning from one another. In short, it was an incredibly enriching experience — not just for language skills, but also for cultural exchange, fun, and personal growth. It was a wonderful journey of laughter, dancing, movie nights, and becoming a better person overall. I feel like I left a little bit of Brazil behind and took a little piece of Germany with me. ❤️🇧🇷🇩🇪

LA posibilidad para estar en El Bosc fui nuestra primera vez como workaways. Yo fui con Joshi, y toda la gente aqui, Pat, Jean Pierre y Steven eran muy sympatico con nosotros! Pat no tenía ningun problema hablar sobre todo, es persona muy comunicativa y después nos enseñaba todo que teníamos que hacer. También Steven, el hombre de la casa y jardin, nos muestra todo lo que es necesito. El trabajo alla no era dificil, tenemos mucho tiempo para nosotros mismos y Steven es un seňor del tiempo, puede planear todo! Nosotros fuimos una vez mas el verano pasado, con nuestra hija RONJA, y podemos trabajar todos y disfrutar el lugar, el mar, la naturaleza del Bosc….. Gracias para la oportunidad!

Connie and Wolfgang’s property is set in an incredibly beautiful landscape. When we arrived with our camper, we parked right under the olive trees. The toilet and shower were located in a small, lovingly designed bamboo hut outdoors. The kitchen was also outside, which meant that while cooking you could always enjoy the beautiful view of the garden. Because everything took place outdoors, you felt very close to nature. The working atmosphere was consistently very pleasant. Both of them treated us with a lot of appreciation and were happy about even the smallest progress, which in turn made us very happy as well. Wolfgang also always took the time to show or explain things to us. The trust that was placed in us was truly wonderful to experience. What will especially stay in our memories is Wolfgang’s way of enjoying his daily coffee with vegan milk. The delicious coffee after meals and the mindful enjoyment of the warm sun rays were just as much a part of everyday life here as the work itself and were truly celebrated. Once a week, we accompanied Connie to the weekly market and grocery shopping. It often happened that we made spontaneous detours to feed small puppies or even set out on little rescue missions when we found dogs by the roadside. Both of them have huge hearts for animals, and Connie’s instinct to help the dogs on the streets quickly rubbed off on us. On our onward journey, we therefore came close more than once to adopting a dog and ending our travels early. So beware: love for animals is contagious 😉 During these weeks, we also got to know many delicious vegan dishes from Connie, which we now regularly recreate ourselves. The lemon pesto in particular was a real flavor discovery that we will not forget anytime soon. The cabbage salad with soy strips has also made its way into our absolute top five dishes. And then there were the wild herbs... incredibly tasty and something we truly miss ever since.

Feiyu and I arrived in mid-August and were truly delighted to encounter everything this place had to offer — Charlotte and her lovely cats and dogs. In the jungle cabin, we spent three wonderful weeks together, filled with anticipation. We tried various types of “jungle work”, which felt entirely new to us, while Charlotte, though incredibly busy, was so understanding and always considerate of our efforts. We also met another lovely pair of volunteers, Maya and Manish. Together, we tackled small tasks, talked about all sorts of things, and enjoyed the last beautiful moments of our time in Thailand. This journey left us with entirely new feelings, and we will always cherish the memories of our time in Lanta and the lovely people (and furry friends) we met there.

At Sietes Fontes, I immediately felt at home. There's a family atmosphere here, and the communal space, the cuisine are full of wonderful energy, the positive energy that every guest leaves behind. Michel and Isabel are very empathetic and skilled at hosting, and they take care of you. Making you feel at ease is one of their priorities. Thank you :) I sleeped in a beautiful room and the big and clean bathroom inside have a hot water. The work was enjoyable, immersed in nature, and for those who enjoy jobs with Michael that is very good at explaining things, and the relationship begins by instilling great trust. I'm very Happy for this. The location, nestled in a cork oak forest, is extraordinarily beautiful and is a 30-minute walk from Portalegre, a lovely town with various shop and a bus station that can take you wherever you want. There's a direct line to Lisbon and other major cities. A place to return to, thanks :)

Felix and Enza came and stayed with me for about three weeks in November. They were a really nice and respectful couple, very easy to host. We shared both nice conversations and meals. I gave them lists over work I wanted help with, mostly involving cleaning the house before Christmas and painting some objekts. They worked through the tasks on my lists in a thorough manner. Thank you for helping me to prepare my farm house for the Holiday. I will give them my best recommendations :)

Marteen was an amazing volunteer and a great person to have at our hostel. From the beginning, he was responsible, proactive, and always willing to help with any task that needed to be done. He worked very well independently and also as part of the team, always with a positive attitude and a smile. Beyond his help, Marteen brought good energy to the hostel and got along very well with guests and staff. We truly appreciated his commitment, kindness, and hard work. We are very grateful for his time with us and would highly recommend him to any host looking for a reliable and friendly volunteer. He will always be welcome back here.

We absolutely loved hosting Francisco and Martina - they are so friendly, hardworking, and open to any challenge! Francisco supported our social media with capturing beautiful photography and videography content. Martina assisted us in the kitchen as we reorganized and improved our recipes. They are both self-starters, take initiative, and are very genuine and warm. We would happily welcome them back any time to our center!

Sasha stayed with us for around 10 days in January, and it was a truly wonderful and enriching experience. She supported us wholeheartedly in school activities and evening classes with the children. During the winter vacation, everyone especially enjoyed the dance classes she conducted with the children. Sasha always took initiative and was eager to help in every possible way. We truly appreciate her enthusiasm and positive energy. We hope to meet again in the future and work together once more.

Maisie was our first work away experience and we could not have had a better person to come and stay with us. She is a hard worker, a great conversationalist as well as a very kind and caring young lady. She slotted straight into our way of life and made the most of any learning experience. Maisie cooked cake for us, sent me recipes to try and absolutely loved waffles for breakfast. She is a real pleasure to have come to stay and I hope she comes back to see us soon🥰

Maud and Marina were wonderful guests in our home. They were cheerful and shared many stories with us. We enjoyed their company and learning about all of their adventures. Maud and Marina helped out a lot. They spent one morning clearing out my garden. They also cooked, washed the dishes without being asked, washed our windows, and helped de-Christmas the tree. Their time here was perfect! I recommend these two young ladies. Safe travels!

JP is an incredibly supportive, generous, and inspiring host. He is very patient and genuinely enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge, which made the experience truly meaningful for us. What he is working on is honestly amazing — creating a space dedicated to educating and empowering children is something we deeply respect and admire. He also trusted us enough to let us work independently on the land for several days, giving us full responsibility for the tasks. During our stay, we truly felt like the land was our home. Even now, we already miss the sound of the train, the unique atmosphere, and the peaceful silence of the nights. This was not just a volunteering experience, but a chance to be part of a project with real purpose. We are very grateful for our time here and highly recommend JP to other Workawayers.

This was my first stay as a Workaway volunteer, and thanks to them, I had a very fulfilling experience. As mentioned, the location is a small town without shops nearby, but I was able to stay in a very new and clean guesthouse. Surrounded by beautiful nature, I was able to relax and enjoy my time comfortably. They provided a document with instructions for the tasks, so even though I had no prior experience, I was able to work smoothly. I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to spend some relaxed and peaceful time in Denmark.

I really enjoyed my stay in biougra with Mohamed. he was extremely welcoming and helpful, took me to the beach and to an amazigh new years party. the lessons in the language school were fun, I helped with teaching German and English. there was a good atmosphere in class and the students were super friendly. I usually had free time during the day and then joined one or two sessions in the evening. biougra is a chill town with many places to have a coffee in the sun, watch football or eat tasty food, I felt comfortable there. highly recommend that place :)

Cody and Claire were a real treat to have here. They brought terrific energy and we're good role models for the other volunteers were were hosting. I can say with great confidence that their future hosts will be very pleased to have them on their team!

Nous avons passé trois semaines superbes chez Nina ! La maison est magnifique et Nina est géniale. Elle nous a fait découvrir un peu de la culture norvégienne et nous a montré de très beaux endroits près de chez elle. Les tâches étaient variées et agréables. Merci pour tout, et peut-être que nous nous reverrons un jour ! :)

Great independent person Everything worked out well

Jessica is so friendly and so reliable !! I wish she Will be Back at my place sometimes !