Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

Awful experience for hosting this person. He doesn’t know anything about workaway as he is a workawayer. Nothing to recommend for other hosts.

We absolutely loved hosting Sam and Marie at our happy farm. They are such kind, warm, and positive people, and it truly felt like having family with us. Even during the difficult time of the protests in Nepal, they stayed calm, understanding, and brought such good energy to our home. They were always happy to help and joined in with daily life here with an open heart. We shared many lovely moments together — working in the sun, carrying corn from the fields, enjoying the peaceful village life, and sharing meals and stories. It was very special celebrating Marie’s first Hindu birthday with us, and we created many memories together. They were respectful, easygoing, and a joy to host. We will always remember their time here very fondly. Sam and Marie will always have a place in our hearts, and we truly hope to see them again one day. ❤️

We had a really lovely time hosting Ramona. She is a kind, friendly, and respectful person, and it was a pleasure to have her with us. She adapted easily to our place and daily rhythm, and it was very nice sharing time, conversations, and simple activities together. Ramona was always willing to help and brought a calm and positive energy to our home. We enjoyed spending time together, playing games, sharing stories, and working on small tasks like chopping turmeric. She was also great to have around with the other volunteer, and they got along very well. Overall, it was a wonderful experience hosting her, and we’re grateful for the time we shared. We would happily recommend Ramona to other hosts and wish her all the best on her travels. 🌿

I stayed 2 weeks at Benjamin's house. In this 2 weeks I did a lot of experiences. You have to know that the house is not finished yet. A lot of details like windows, doors, isolation of the house, electricity, etc. are missing. So I lived 2 weeks an other type of life, quite a rough and basic life. For example: you have to fill up bottles of water in the river next to the house or you only have electricity and light in the house when the generator is on and the shower is outdoor with a camping shower. I enjoyed it a lot! It was a great experience, I learned a lot and I can really recommend it😊 During my time there, I did more small tasks because Benjamin had to work a lot and was during the day not at home. On weekends we had workdays, so we worked the whole day, of course with breaks for eating, chatting and smoking. Benjamin has a lot of ideas and ambitions to finish his house and the cabin next to the house. His knowledge is incredible! He can explain and tell you a lot all about living in the forest, his project, the nature around, fermentation, preserving food, etc., so you can learn a lot from him. And we ate a lot of self made sourdough bread, yummi😍 We had a lot of chats in the evening, we laughed a lot, ate delicious food and had a nice time together. Benjamin is very open and interested for your opinions and feedback regarding to his project and how do you feel there. So I felt always comfortable and would say it was one of my most interesting experience during my journey through South America. So if you love to be in nature, experience a life out of your comfort zone, love to exchange life stories and learning a lot of new things, you should come to Benjamins house!🏡

FORMIDABLE!!! I love You guys! Family feeling, security an excellent host and mentor. I just wanna go back! Seriously, I learnt A LOT. Thank you for letting me part of the team and making me feel part of the family.

Thank you for everything, Lucy. I would highly recommend her to future hosts. She is very easy-going and open-minded. She gets along very well with the students, and everyone likes her. Thank you again for your kindness and support

I stayed around 10 days at Ian's home and would totally recommend it ! The house is really nice and the view is so beautiful, peace and nature in a relaxing landscape. Ian's really cool to hang out with and is very motivated by it's renovation project. We worked outside, cleaning the land, painting fences and building a outdoor kitchen. Ian knows what he's talking about when it comes to this stuff so it's a good opportunity to learn new skills. Ian even took me to the restaurant and to visit the place around. He has many stories to tell and I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay too !

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Rikki in our home for a couple of weeks through Workaway. Our main goal was for our daughters to practice English and experience a cultural exchange, and Rikki was simply the perfect fit. She is German and connected wonderfully with both of our girls. With our youngest, Julia, she spent time playing board games, walking the dog, and visiting the local library. With our oldest, Carla, who is closer to her age, they bonded over shared hobbies, talked about music, watched series in English, and even cooked dinner together. Rikki has a super positive attitude. She was always proactive and willing to help with household chores, as well as eager to go for walks and explore our province with us. A great bonus is that she also speaks Spanish, which made communication effortless whenever the girls were too tired to speak English. We loved having her as part of our family. With her wonderful character and helpful disposition, we are certain she will be a great addition wherever she goes. We highly recommend hosting Rikki!"

Georgia is a friendly person who stayed 2 weeks at my place. She did a great job organising my pantry and cleaning the kitchen and cupboards and home in general. She also mowed the lawn and kept the garden tidy. We did a few trips to the night food markets, HOTA markets, Currumbin where she had a surf in quite rough conditions and a trip to Byron also. She is interesting to talk to and she also got along well with my housemate Sarge and my other friends she met. Thank you Georgia for keeping my home nice and tidy and for also trying to improve my German.

I spent a month volunteering at the English club. It was a wonderful time! It felt very warm communicating with the local community and the students. People came with open hearts and genuine interest. The work was very well-organized, and it was easy to follow the instructions. Lily and the other volunteers were always helpful with any questions. The communication was transparent, sincere, and mature. It seems to me like an ideal option for anyone who wants to combine volunteering with exploring nearby places. Hinase is small, but picturesque and very peaceful. Within a month, at a moderate pace, you can travel to many interesting places. I love different kinds of volunteering, but this one allowed me to meet many wonderful people. This time will remain in my heart as something truly precious.

I loved my time here with these wonderful kids, just one thing I wish could have been different was the exchange with the hosts, I was mainly just with the kids. I know they are super busy and that's why they need the help, but I was expecting some time together to get to know them which didn't really happen, which is a shame. I would still recommend coming here for the area which is great if you love walks and surfing!

I only spent 2.5 weeks here and I wish I could've stayed longer. The days flew by, I worked in the veg garden and got to use a pressure washer for the pool! The house and grounds are beautiful, Padme & Piero are so welcoming and friendly. Gracias to Piero for letting me come along to weekly tango classes 💃 and Gracias to Padme for the ghost stories 👻 It was lovely spending time with the horses and great balance of work/own time.

During her three week stay, Madeleine was polite and honest and easy to live with. We both achieved a lot during this time, with varied projects balanced with tourist visits and festivals. The positive impact Madeleine left in my house and garden will continue to be appreciated for years to come, and she is always welcome in my home.

I had such a great time with Delphine, David, Charles and Léonie!! As soon as you arrive, you already feel part of the family. They are extremely welcoming, always ready to help you at any moment, and Delphine has always been caring and full of great, infectious energy!! I had the opportunity to go to school with her and show her students a presentation about myself and my country. It was an unforgettable moment seeing the enthusiasm of all of them, so curious and lovely. Delphine really encouraged me to visit the area around, and so I had the chance to see La Brède, Bordeaux and the Dune du Pilat. Thank you so much for this great experience!❤️🫶🏾

Flow was very helpful and friendly. We would recommend her to any host looking for help with kids and at home!

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience here. It truly means a lot to us. We are very happy that you enjoyed your time with the students and with our team. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where volunteers feel comfortable while helping our students gain confidence in learning English. As you mentioned, many of our students are beginners, so patience, encouragement, and simple interaction make a big difference for them. We are also glad that you had the chance to experience life in San Vicente Pacaya and explore nearby places. The volcano hike is definitely one of the highlights of the area! Thank you again for your support, dedication, and positive energy during your stay. You will always be welcome here, and we hope our paths cross again in the future. Best wishes and safe travels! the Team

such an incredible experience. i already knew i was gonna extend my stay not even a week in! this is the best workaway i have ever done; melissa is such an amazing& inspiring women. i had the opportunity of really bonding with her and now definitely consider her a friend. her dogs are all amazing and taking care of them was fun every single day i did it. i miss all of it so much and will definitely be back!!

I had a wonderful stay with Alice and Daniel as an au pair. Fionn and Molly are lovely children and it was a real pleasure spending time with them. The family made me feel very welcome and I felt part of the family from the beginning. A truly great experience that I highly recommend! 😊

We had a great time at Shaun’s! It felt like a mini holiday in our cycling trip. Taking care of the animals was fun and easy. We also enjoyed helping with other tasks and spending time in the house. Shaun is very attentive and respectful,we feel grateful for meeting him. Hope to come back again and see his magical place evolution🫶

We decided to host Joseph quite last-minute, and we are truly grateful that we did! He arrived in his van with his lovely dog, Max, and joined our home and temporary volunteer community just before the end of this month’s exchange. From the very beginning, Joseph brought a calm, warm and thoughtful presence that blended naturally with everyone around. As his main task, he took on the building of a wooden compost toilet (quite fancy and elaborate in its design) and directly exceeded our expectations with his skill, work ethic, attention to detail and patience. Working from the heart with focus and consistency, he happily shared his knowledge of woodworking and building, gently guiding our team along the way. During our exchange, we discovered a humble, rebellious, community-oriented person who enjoys meaningful conversations and sharing cultures and life experiences. With him, many evenings filled with deep, insightful discussions and fun, as he offered reflections, life advice, or fun games from his home country. At the same time, Joseph was always very respectful of people, spaces and the rhythm of the household. Even though our initial agreement was only for a few days, we very quickly extended his stay to the maximum days possible, which probably says everything about how much we appreciated his presence here. Joseph is simply a lovely human being who shares his gifts generously along his path, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to other hosts. Joseph, again, thank you deeply for everything. You and Max will always be welcome here, and we wish you both all the very best for your next adventures!