Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

Luna and Sophia were reliable, easy to work with, and communicated well throughout their stay. They approached tasks with a great attitude and were a pleasure to have around. We would happily recommend them to other hosts.

Hanna is such a friendly person who sees work and just does it! She stayed with us for 10 days, but it feels like she stayed for over a month. Her main tasks were helping with cooking, light household tasks, the kids and doing some gardening. In the garden she did ivy cutting, trimming lavender, weeding flower beds, planting trees, watering. She integrated herself perfectly into our daily rythm and family and we had some fun conversations! We would gladly host her again anytime in the future!

It was a true pleasure sharing this week with you, Sher. Your hospitality is matched only by the quality of your artwork, which truly brings your home to life.Furthermore, we must say that your cooking was a delight; we will definitely remember some of those recipes. We sincerely believe that our stay on Waiheke wouldn't have been the same without you. And of course, having Louie there was the icing on the cake! Des Bisous !

This was my first Workaway experience, as I just arrived in Australia, and I am so glad it started with such a welcoming and warm family that made me feel completely at home, safe, and included. I stayed with Fiona, Val and Lucia for just under two weeks. Fiona is an amazing host and person; she provided both structure and a caring, open atmosphere during my stay, which I am very thankful for. I had time to work, explore what Brisbane and its surroundings had to offer and also connect with everyone at home. I felt as if I became a temporary member of the family — everyone was so kind, understanding and made sure to account for my best interests in every situation. I really apprecite that. My daily work mostly included various household tasks and cooking — I learned a lot and will carry some of the recipes and tips with me into the future! The room that I stayed in was perfect and had everything that I needed. The area surrounding the house is surreally beautiful and full of life! I have many memories and moments from my stay that I will always cherish as my journey in Australia continues. Thank you guys for everything🤍 Polina

We had two very joyful, warm weeks with Flora and Florian in our homestay! From the very first day they became part of our family-like community. They helped out wherever necessary: daily kitchen duties, decorating, caring for the animals, playing with the children, doing construction work, gardening, and contributing to a video project. Their fun and warm personalities quickly won our hearts. We are so grateful for your dedication and wish you all the very best for the future. We truly hope our paths will cross again one day...

This was my first workaway and was a great experience , if you are learning Japanese you will be able to meet the locals , learn more about Japanese culture in general and meet a lot of new people who become friends later.You also have bike that you can use to explore the area and doing long sanpo. The work may be hard some days but you can practice and learn things that you never did before which is a good point in my opinion. Thanks you Paul & Tina 🌞

In my experience here I got to learn a lot of different things, the hosts Paul and Tina put in a lot of effort to show you the Japanese culture, you are able to use bikes to get around where there are many things to see such as parks, temples, thrift stores and more. Even if you aren't a fluent Japanese speaker, Tina will help you learn important key words in Japanese which are very helpful. The work hours are very good as you normally finish at 1 in the afternoon and can do what you want for the rest of the day, which gives you more than enough time to explore! Thank you for this unforgettable experience

Nell is a wonderful volunteer. She was very brave to stay alone at our homestay to help us take care of the garden and clean the house while our family was not there. She was always proactive in finding work to do and very professional in sending me photo updates and messages about what she had done each day. She also joined us and our guests in making bánh chưng and learning about Vietnamese Lunar New Year traditions. She learned very quickly and wrapped the cakes very skillfully, which impressed us a lot and made the experience even more enjoyable for everyone. She was also very kind, patient, and enthusiastic with the children. I highly recommend her to any future host.

My stay with Lila, Jayshree and Dami was truly unforgettable — it genuinely felt like a home away from home 🏡❤️ Starting with Lila (71), he truly defies age 💪. He is a living example that learning never stops. Watching him work on the farm with the energy of someone in their 30s was incredibly inspiring 🌱. He has deep knowledge in agriculture, building, machinery, food, and even world politics 🌍, and what I admired most was his patience in explaining everything. Jayshree is simply amazing ✨ — kind, compassionate and full of positive energy 💛. She is always active, supportive and brings warmth to the home. Her vibe is infectious 😄, and she cooks some of the most delicious food I’ve ever had 🍲🔥 Dami, their 12-year-old daughter, is the fun and lively energy of the house — playful, cheerful and always keeping things entertaining 😄🎉 Both Lila and Jayshree treat Workaway volunteers like family 🤝 — very cooperative, understanding and always ready to help. You never feel like an outsider. I also met some amazing people from around the world 🌏. The long conversations, games 🎲 and sharing different vegetarian cuisines made the experience even more special 🥗✨ I came as a beginner in farm and building work, but learned so much during my 2-week stay. Time passed so quickly ⏳ Beyond work, activities like hiking 🥾, waterfalls 🌊, beach trips 🏖️ and karaoke nights 🎤 made it even more memorable. Great accommodation, beautiful surroundings, amazing food, and most importantly wonderful people 🌿 One of the best experiences of my life ❤️ — highly recommended!

Pasé 15 días en casa de Martina y Johan, fue realmente maravilloso ✨ Me recibieron muy bien y me sentí tan a gusto que prolongué mi estancia y sin duda me habría quedado más tiempo si hubiera podido. El entorno es muy tranquilo y agradable. Pude ayudar en diversas actividades y aprendí mucho. El trabajo es accesible y hay opciones. Martina y Johan son personas maravillosas y sin duda volveré a verlos si alguna vez estoy por la zona. Muchísimas gracias por todo ! 😉 ✨

Carmina came in with high energy and a great connection to all the animals. She got along well with the other volunteers and workers. She was responsible to her duties,dependable and always ready to help. Gabriella misses her. Her bilingual skills are a real asset and her positive attitude make her a highly recommended volunteer. It was a pleasure.. Five stars for sure

We had a great time at Dianna and Gilly's place. We spent together as a family 6 unforgettable weeks and we find them as a very cheerful and kind couple who immediately makes you feel at home. So if you are looking for a home to home workaway experience this host will be a right match for you. The work that we've done wasn't hard or difficult at all. My husband mainly chopped the wood, made kindelings, painted the walls inside the house and arranged deep cleaning for garage. He used to help with sweat lodge which Dianna and Gilly hold every second Sunday and it's a fun job because you learn many new and spiritual things. I used to cook dinner for several times but I am afraid the way we eat is not that healthy as Dianna and Gilly used to. But I still hope they liked my dishes:) I helped with painting, did some housekeeping, watering flowers, ragging leaves and showelled the snow in front of the house. So my husband and me highly recommend this host and thanks a lot for being welcome and hospitable for us. Cheers Olga and Murat

I truly enjoyed my time together with Nazareth and the other volunteers! It felt a bit like living in a big family - cooking together, sharing every meal, playing games together, having inspiring conversations and of course lots of fun! There was a big variety of work tasks - during my time at the finca it was very easy work and I especially enjoyed working in nature (planting, harvesting cacao,…) and cooking. You have to pay a small fee for the food (no possibility to bring your own food), but since you only work a few hours per week and you get 3 meals every day - even on your two off days- it seems still fair to me. Many thanks to Nazareth, the other volunteers and the lovely animals for helping to make me feel so comfortable at the finca.

Sanna says in her own introduction "I am an easy going person", I would wholeheartedly have to agree! I would like to add however that she is also astute, intelligent, fun, stoic, a great conversationalist and an excellent worker. Nothing seemed to phase Sanna, from working at laborious weeding tasks to building fences in the wind and rain or hauling me up a 42 foot mast, varnishing on a rocking boat or netting grape vines with the notorious gander at her feet, she soon had him settled with her own calm nature. Sanna was tidy and clean around the house and always eager to help with the cooking and clearing up after meals. She was a joy and a pleasure to host, helping with so many different tasks I cannot list them all. In time off we managed a bush walk, again in the rain , but Sanna just enjoyed the beauty of the environment with no complaints toward the weather at all. Another day off we took the boat for a sail and she quickly showed her sailing experience, willingness to rise to the task and her quick learning ability. Sanna happily worked long days in order to have days off to adventure and take full advantage of her time with us. I would encourage anyone to host Sanna as a workawayer, she was a great asset in the garden and a lovely young woman to be around. We thoroughly enjoyed our time hosting Sanna and would have her back in a heartbeat. I have no doubt Sanna will succeed at whatever life path she decides to take and we wish her all the best for her future.

Sophie fue un alma dulce que ha pasado por esta finca, colaboradora , empática y de muy buen corazón, amó y fue amada por las plantas , su trabajo fue impecable, esperamos que siempre llenes de alegría cada lugar visites, bendiciones para ti y tu familia .

Julien fue una persona muy alegre con un buen sentido del humor que llenó a la finca de muy bellas anécdotas. Cumplió siempre con sus horas de trabajo, excelente compañero , super empático.

I would highly recommend Chloe, she was a little ray of light and stayed with me for 5 weeks while learning how to make the outrigger's for canoes at a local waka maker. Chloe was by herself most of the time as I was away for 3 weeks. She cut and pasted honey suckle, looked after my 3 goats and cleared drains down the steep drive, and pulled many weedy bulbs. Unfortunately we have a few days of torrential rain that caused a large slip on the drive, Chloe got in and helped cleaned up the fallen branched and blocked drains. Yes Yes Yes, Chloe will be an asset around your land and house. She is easy to communicate with, follows instructions, hard working and pleasure to have around.

My time at this hostel was my very first Workaway, and what a great introduction! The hostel itself is beautiful and has a really good energy. Lots of space, art and chances to relax. All of the people who were volunteering are wonderful too, there was people from all over the globe who came to stay and work. I've made some great pals. Pisac is a lovely little place, there are opportunities to see some important Inka archeology or even tap into your spiritual side if you so wish. Miguel was such a great manager! He was patient, fun and easygoing. And as for Chaufa the resident dog, well he was the true boss ;) The work itself didn't seem like work at all :) I've been missing the Hostel since leaving, but I hope to return one day.

I volunteered for two weeks assisting with household tasks, gardening, and occasional dog sitting. I worked closely with Rob, he really made me feel welcomed from the start and we developed a great rapport! Our conversations and day-to-day interactions made the experience especially enjoyable. Thank you Rob! The expectations were clear from the beginning, and the workload was fair and manageable. I was provided with my own room and meals, and I particularly appreciated the shared dinners, which created a welcoming and social atmosphere, thank you Frances! I would recommend this placement to anyone looking for a short-term volunteering experience where you can contribute meaningfully while enjoying a comfortable home setting.

My overall experience was good! I had to work in the garden, cut old leaves, cut grass, shape the vegetation and plant new plants, clean the trash on the street side, paint some closets and other things. my work was quite tiring but rewarding. I got the chance to follow dance classes at the hostel but also outside of the hostel. I even got the chance to dance with the indigenous people, that's on Thursday nights at la Loma de la Cruz, a unique and powerful experience, and meet some musicians as well. I did some guided tours in and ourside town and did some hikes with a colleague volunteer. I tried to leave the place behind more beautiful than it already was and I hope the love I put in my work is visible:)