Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

My experience as a volunteer at the monastery was wonderful and truly rejuvenating. Most notably, the welcoming and kind manner all the resident Benedictine nuns demonstrated to me, and the other volunteers, from the moment I arrived until I left was so heartwarming. The monastery is impressive, with much history and art everywhere, and the gardens are lovely and beautiful. The monastery, as one might expect, emanates a solemn reverence which is palpable the moment one enters its walls. I personally found peace, serenity and a feeling of being closer to God there and it was absolutely therapeutic for the soul. I enjoyed the work and was blessed by being with four other personable volunteers and we formed a good team. The meals were delicious, plentiful and so appreciated. And as a bonus, the town of Fabriano has much to offer with its interesting medieval character and lovely surroundings. In conclusion, I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked at the monastery and, God willing, would like to return there very soon. To Madre Laura and all the sisters at the monastery - Grazie mille!

Leon and Yara took really amazing care of our cat and our apartment. They were super easy to communicate with and it was great to be able to catch-up over lunch before they moved on to their next adventure in Norway. You’re welcome back any time :)

I'm so lucky that Andi invited me to stay. This host is relaxed. And communication was smooth. The work is not the same every time. For example, when I was there, he was renovating an old guesthouse. We moved furniture, painted walls, and installed carpets. I also did some artwork: I built small wall art in the gap between the shelves. I had my own huge space and a large, comfortable bed. The food was the best; I really enjoyed it. We played board games, listened to music, and had a good time. Thank you for taking me shopping so many times. I am happy being here.

Fynn visited us twice and spend several months at our place. He is a hard working, responsible young man, always waking up early to take care of the animals and morning tasks. He chopped a lot of firewood and helped with landscaping amongst other tasks. Fynn is super easy going, tidy and very friendly. He helped I highly recommend him to any host.

I stayed here for less than two weeks in February, which felt far too short. I already miss them so much! Mika and Muko were so kind and made me feel at home from the very first night I arrived. I worked with two other volunteers, and we also spent a lot of wonderful time together. We did the housework together every morning, and it didn’t take too much time or effort. I really enjoyed walking the three cute dogs by the river and playing with them. We had plenty of free time to explore the cities, too. Every day, Mika made us delicious dinners. She’s such a talented cook who can prepare so many different dishes! Muko also made us tasty noodles for breakfast and brought us cake when we were leaving. They are such lovely people with so many colourful life experiences. I loved talking with them. Mika’s stories always made me laugh. She’s so caring and is always helping rescue other dogs, which is truly admirable. This is definitely a warm and wonderful home to stay in.

This was my first workaway and it was great! Helen and Gabriel made me feel incredibly welcome and comfortable. The work was always different and enjoyable (nothing strenuous). There's also a lot of stuff to do when not working such as ping pong, chess or walking through all of the beautiful villages in the area. 10/10 experience 💫💯

Ayesha and Elia are open, funny and nice people. I had a great time at their place and learned much about nature, espacially plants and dogs. I felt very comfortable and welcomed. We had some nice conversations and although some work was hard I had a relaxing and funny time. As long as you communicate what you want, you will get along with Elia and Ayesha :) I am excited for the next time

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.

Originally, I came to Langkawi for two weeks to learn bamboo construction techniques and help build this magnificent bridge. I enjoyed the work, the local team, the farm accommodation, and the island so much that I decided to extend my stay by another two weeks. Ahmad is passionate about bamboo and shared his knowledge with us during a workshop. He is very responsive to messages and answers any question promptly. He even allowed me to buy his hammock when I needed one urgently. It was wonderful to be here during Ramadan. Coming from a predominantly Christian country, I learned a great deal about Islam. Ahmad and Rose even invited us to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with their family, which was incredibly warm and welcoming. During that month, I rented a scooter from someone Ahmad recommended, and it was a pleasure to explore the island with it.

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!