Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

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:)

Jenny is a one of a kind permaculture gem! We thoroughly enjoyed her time at our ecovillage and benefitted immensely from her expertise, experience and ideas. She is easy-going, motivated, hard-working and fantastic company. We highly recommend hosting her!

Roci me recibió en su hermosa casa 8 días. Para mí fueron los mejores 8 días que pude pasar en Oaxaca. En su casa me sentí muy seguro, cómodo y a gusto. Ayudé a Roci en su jardín y en algunas tareas generales. Pudimos compartir varias conversaciones y hasta un almuerzo bien argentino. Agradezco mucho la posibilidad que me dió para hacer mi primer voluntariado. Con gusto volvería a hacerlo. Saludos Roci!

Excelente voluntaria, Amable y trabajadora. la recomiendo.

Kate was a lovely fit for our household, her keen interest in sports kept my 12 year old and 10 year old busy. Kate is also a fantastic cook and who can forget the snickerdoodles cookies, so yum. We appreciated Kates work ethics, I came home to a tidy house after work, she is excellent at following a routine. Also noteworthy to mention that Kate is great at setting boundaries with older children. What is special about Kate is all the sport she played in our driveway, the bike rides and trips down to the park to kick a football. And lastly she loved our cats as her own.

When Doris invited me to come, I felt like I was going somewhere I had already been. I just had to step out of my comfort zone to find myself in the energy field that I would like to feel when I have my own physical home. At Doris's place, I felt accepted just the way I am and received confirmation that anything is possible when we are connected to Mother Nature. Your path is yours alone, but I still had to come to you to understand that the only thing that counts is daring to be different, by listening to where your heart is pulling you. Thank you for your pedagogical note on chores, the best home-cooked dinners and nice communication🌿

The work at Saskia and Pedro's sitio was interesting, diverse and very well organized : we collected tomatoes, did some plantations but also some painting and construction work. We appreciated that they spent time discussing with us, sharing a lot about their life in Brasil and many other subjects. We felt there was a sincere interest in the cultural exchange, at least as much as the work exchange, which was very important to us ! And thanks to that we also improved our Portuguese. The farm's location is quite isolated but also very beautiful, with many possibilities for walks in the moutain, cachoeiras... it's a good place if you seek some quiet time. We were hosted in Saskia and Pedro's house, which is very comfortable even if we sometimes felt they may have needed some time without having foreigners at home. We also enjoyed the meals a lot : high quality and diversity food, and pleasure of cooking great meals ! And, last but not least : a more than warm welcome was given by the five adorable dogs ;) Overall, our two weeks in Terra Alta were very interesting. Many thanks!

I enjoyed my stay with Kerri, Aniela & Lukasz. My tasks typically included cooking dinner, spending time with the kids, helping prep school lunches, and checking in on their kitten, Vox. The access to public transit was easy and I did a lot of exploring in the Auckland area. Thanks for having me.

This was my first experience as a volunteer through workaway. I feel that I ended up in the perfect place and I ended up staying a month with Rainer as I felt so comfortable and welcomed. The daily tasks were just my cup of tea: helping Rainer with his prouctions of handcrafted products and solving some thing with the sewing machine. The place is very inspiring as all the people living here are artists in some way. The neighbours are wonderful and I feel that and made some really beautiful friendships during my time here. I hope and wish there will be an opportunity to come back in the future if my path takes me back to Colombia. Thank you for everything Rainer!

I absolutely loved volunteering at Christina's. I spent two weeks there, staying in a nearby cottage organised by Christina and her partner. I really enjoyed the daily routine — starting with a short morning walk with the dogs, helping with their breakfasts, followed by some light cleaning and washing up. Then we’d head out into the field, feeding dogs around Bentota — sometimes by car, scooter, or bicycle. Afternoons always involved helping to collect injured dogs (either from the street or shelter) and taking them to the vets (don’t worry — you’re not expected to do this alone, there’s always an experienced “fetcher” with you 😉). Sri Lankan dogs are truly special — so gentle, friendly, and full of character. You really feel like you’re making a difference every single day. And of course, there are plenty of opportunities for cuddles with the dogs at both the shelter, cottage and Christina’s home, which were some of my favourite moments! Thank you, Christina, for such an incredible experience — one I will cherish forever! 😊

Elena stayed with us for a week and was a great help. She focused mainly on preparing our vegetable garden for spring and did a wonderful job taking care of our animals, showing a lot of care and responsibility. It was a real pleasure to have her around; we truly enjoyed our conversations on various topics during her stay. Elena is a polite, reliable, and helpful person. We would definitely recommend her to any host looking for a proactive and pleasant Workawayer!

From the moment I arrived here, I felt truly welcomed. I had the chance to meet Connie in person and spend a couple of days with her. She’s incredibly wise and inspiring, especially when it comes to living a life full of adventure. Niyma, Hachi, Gaby, and Gatito were amazing company throughout the month. Niyma brought so much energy to our walks, while Hachi kept things more relaxed. Walks on the beach was our fav time of the day! The kitties did their own thing. Usually sleeping. The house is spacious and perfect if you’re working remotely, and the location is 10/10 close to the beach and town. I 100% recommend this experience, just be ready! You might end up wanting to extend your stay or come back asap!

Joseph hosted me at his house for lovely two weeks. because of him I was able to see more of the daily life in India and got to know a different, less touristic view; how people party, where people get together and for what occasions, what familie consepts are existing and the way how people communicate. especially if you on a longer trip and are looking for a nice time in the South of India, i would suggest you to stop at Joseph's house - for volunteering - and the rest will come by itself :)

Gaby is a professional with lots of experience in international cooperation. Her support at our foundation has been key to help us formalize and structure several processes, as well as developing and improving grant proposals. She is committed, kind, and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend her.

We spent four weeks with Samuel and Cata. They took into account that carpentry was what we enjoyed most and gave us projects that matched that, from doors and railings to shelving, among others. We really enjoyed being able to transform the spaces and leave our mark on their home. Their house is simply beautiful, and it was enriching to get to know them and share that experience. Thank you for the opportunity and the trust you placed in our collaboration.

Niko was super professional and thorough in his work at our Foundation. He helped us design and build a new website and in a short period of time completed a big part of the work we needed. We are super grateful for his dedication, creativity, and kindness.

Freya was an absolute pleasure to host. Kind, respectful, easy to communicate with, and lovely company. She’s a hardworking, motivated person and a great cook who fit seamlessly into our home.

Haruna was a last minute Workaway who only stayed for three days at the end of her New Zealand trip, and I wished that she had more time as I really enjoyed her company. She came to help with the bees and although she had no previous experience of beekeeping she was an excellent help, she was calm, focused carefull and was confident when working in the hives. She also harvested some honey for herself and processed the wax. Whilst she was with us she also helped me paint the inside of a cabin for which I am very grateful and I got to experience a tasty Japanese dish. I also appreciated how helpful Haruna was helping out in the kitchen and general chores. I highly recommend Haruna and she is welcome back anytime.

Heinrich stayed for two weeks and was a great person to have around. He was proactive, helpful, and never seemed to find anything too difficult. He always contributed willingly, both with the planned tasks and with anything extra that came up along the way. I really appreciated the ideas and improvements he suggested, as he brought a thoughtful and practical attitude to everything he did. He was also very friendly with the animals, took good care of his own space, and was respectful throughout his stay. Beyond the work, Heinrich was also a pleasant person to spend time with. We had some very nice conversations and moments together. I hope to see him again in the future.