Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

I can’t even describe what this experience meant to me. It was my first time solo travelling and my first time volunteering at a hostel, and I feel like it just set the bar way too high for all the other hostels! I had the best time, I met some of my best friends there. I should have stayed only one month but I kept on extending 🤩 The people, the view, the team, the food. Everything feels magical and perfect. THIS IS THE PLACE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, STOP YOUR SEARCHING!

Dear Hannah, Thank you so much for having me on your beautiful Paradise! It was a unique and great experience for me living off grid. You have created a wonderful place for Björn and yourself and I am amazed about your creativity on all the things you built. I am so curious how it will be in time. Thanks for sharing the beautiful events around the village. It was the icing on the cake.Though I did not stay long my stay made a big impression on me. Till we meet again. Hug! Rob

Je suis très fière de pouvoir laisser un premier commentaire à Laura ! Très vite intégrée à la famille, ça a été un plaisir de l'accueillir. Elle est très soucieuse des autres et prend vite une grande place dans le coeur des gens. Un bel échange. Je la recommande vivement !

Emilia s'est montrée très agréable et responsable. Très agréable à vivre, elle est la reine du karcher et de la débroussailleuse ! Je la recommande vivement !

I have been very pleased with Sean’s stay. He did a great job cutting wood and helping with gardening. He likes conversation and will keep you compagnie in the evening, where younger workawayers would retire sooner to their room. Easy going with food as long as it is not to far from his irish home food. Porridge in the morning did very well. French cheeses on the other hand are not his favorite. A most striking thing about Sean is his calm in any circomstance. I am very greatfull for this very good workaway experience.

If you have the chance that Edgar applies for a workaway stay, do not hesitate; He is a skilled carpenter, a great gardener and woodcutter, he comes with car and tools and above all he is the best compagnie. Not only will he have the jobs done, he will even fix things you did not ask for. Very easy going he will enjoy nature and all the activities you propose. If you have a guitar or a contrabas in the house he may enchante you with delightfull music too. I look forward for him to come back.

I recently stayed with Sophia and Saskia for nearly a week and had a wonderful time! They are both very welcoming and open people. They included me in a lot of their life during my stay, including showing me around the city centre, going to a favourite ice cream shop, and introducing me to some of their friends. We also had many great conversations about shared interests, differences in culture between Germany and Canada, and their own travels. Nuremberg is a nice city, big enough to have plenty to see and do, but not so big as to be overwhelming. And Sophia and Saksia’s apartment is in a nice neighbourhood, within walking distance of the city centre. The apartment itself isn’t huge, but it’s cute and comfortable. I had a room to myself, so privacy was always available if I wanted it. For the work, I got the balcony ready for spring and repotted some house plants. The work was mostly completed on my own, but with clear discussion of what needed doing first and always the ability to ask questions if I was uncertain. Work hours were very reasonable. Overall, I highly recommend Sophia and Saskia as hosts and would gladly stay again!

My experience with Samuel was nothing less than amazing. Samuel and his wife Lucy opened me with open arms, making me feel completely welcomed and safe. This was my first workaway experience and Samuel did everything in his power to make me feel comfortable. From before I came, he gave me numbers of volunteers who would be there before me, and on my first day I had an issue withdrawing cash which prevented me from being able to pay my driver from the airport, Samuel then sorted the issue out with my driver which relieved me from so much stress and the following day after arriving assisted me with getting cash and so on. The work him and his family does at the schools are also so amazing. Him, the fellow teachers at the school and the students have such a beautiful energy that cannot be described into words. They all have this thirst for knowledge, which only inspires me and the other volunteers I was with. The children are also so kind and so welcoming. Same with the teachers. I have made some of the best memories with my time in Uganda, Kanoni Town, and would recommend it to anyone else who just wants to slow down their lives, and help others. You just being there, going to class, going to teach helps the community. And I am completely blessed for the experience I have gained on the way. Thank you Samuel, Lucy, all the children and teachers, and to all the volunteers.

Sebastián was a very good host! He was always friendly and tried his best to accommodate my every need. The place itself, while a bit old and dirty from the construction, was nice enough. The job was a lot of physical labor which could get tiring at points, but I feel like Sebastian was always okay with me taking breaks and taking care of myself when needed. I also liked how he was never stressing me about doing something faster, and how I could take my time to do a task well. Overall, I would recommend this workaway if you don't mind getting down and dirty every day :)

Hello! We are so proud a d happy to work with couple simon and Jessica. Very professional and knowledgeable. Love our children very much. Hopefully come back served next big fiesta. Thank you

Staying with Donna was an absolute highlight. From the moment I arrived, she made me feel completely at home, welcoming, warm, and genuinely lovely to be around. I had the pleasure of meeting her friends too, and it was clear just how much she is cherished by the people in her life. We even learned a new board game together, which was such a fun way to spend an evening. The food deserves a special mention. Donna's cooking was exceptional, generous, delicious, and made with real care. There was always more than enough, and I loved trying the amazing products she had brought with her from England. The work itself was varied and rewarding, a mix of home repairs and outdoor tasks, and it felt great to be able to give something back to someone who gives so much to those around her. Donna is the kind of person who quietly makes her community a better place, and being able to help her, even a little, was a joy. Don't miss the thermal baths in town either, absolutely worth a visit. I would return in a heartbeat!

I spent an amazing 2 weeks with Skye and her family. It is a stunning part of the world and a great place to be immersed in nature. There was a nice variety of jobs to help out with and it was nice to think more about eco-friendly living. I enjoyed every moment, from assisting in the houses, helping with stock takes and doing research for the gardens. I would highly recommend especially to people with permaculture experience.

We had a lovely time staying with Kristen and Nick. They treated us with a lot of kindness and respect. Their place is situated right above the ocean, so you can swim or surf to you hearts content. Cambutal is a very quiet and remote community, you're quite cutoff from everything, so it's best you bring some good books to read in the afternoon heat and to embrace slowing down the pace. We had an entire separte house to ourselves, with a basic kitchen and were able to use a spare moto to get around town. We mostly helped them painting the house and were quite independent. Thanks again for having us.

Pati fue una muy buena voluntaria, primero que todo destacar su español que es muy bueno muy (bakano) jaja como dice ella, siempre tuvo buena actitud y buena onda para las tareas que compartimos. Estuvo 1 mes con nosotros y prácticamente se integro en nuestro diario vivir, nos ayudo en la cosecha de papas nativas, en el gallinero nuevo, cercos, mallas, limpieza de ajos, preparacion de pastas de ajo, cosecha de mosqueta, cosecha de manzanas, cortando mallas, haciendo las rondas en los días que nos tocaba mercado, alimentar gallinas, ver los pollitos, desmalezado, podas en invernaderos y si olvido algo es porque estuvo mucho tiempo así que fue una más de la familia. También destacar que tiene muy buena onda con los niños, jugo siempre con mis hijas y les dedicaba tiempo para conectarse con ellas. Nos falto solo un proyecto por terminar en el gallinero pero fue solo porque el clima no nos acompaño, pero hubiese sido muy bueno plasmar el dibujo ya que es muy talentosa con el lapíz. Dibuja su mundo y aventuras en un bloc de notas, tiene mucho talento en ello :) Muchas gracias Pati fuiste buena ayuda, si algún día vuelves a la región pasa a vernos, a saludar y a compartir. Te deseamos lo mejor.

The time we spend here was a dream! We stayed 2 and a half weeks and the first thing that was absolutely amazing about the two of them is their flexibility. Since our original Host cancelled us, we could come to them within one day and going on had such a beautiful time! We made quiet some progress in the garden which was amazing to see but not only the work was cool. The location is great too! We made trips to the see but were also able to go to the city by foot or use the bikes. But naturewise their region is absutely fabulus! We met friends of them and also another workawayer with whom it was a great time. So we can really recommend visiting them and having a beautiful experience at Argeles-sur-Mer!

We spend 2 weeks with Miriam and Sandro and it was a perfect time! The two of them are very loveley and even though we were surprised by their baby (was not mentioned in the profile) we really enjoyed every Minut we had there. They went to markets with us but also let us use their car so we can go alone to some places since their Home is really far away from everything. Ecept from nature which is great around their place. We made lots of Gardenwork but also helped in the Household with cleaning and cooking. Overall it was a great experience and I can defenately reommend it to everyone!

Wow.. it is a pretty one-of-a-kind experience that I think it would benefit those of all walks of life to experience. The base and work is run in the most organised and supportive way I have ever experienced in my years of volunteering, and the culture this creates between the short and long term volunteers, the staff and the locals is quite amazing - you will join alone and leave with a family. The work is tough, the mornings are early, and the joy is immeasurable - it's really hard to fault it. I came for only 5 weeks but when the project end was delayed/extended I knew it was a call for me to come back and I returned for the end as well, celebrating a hard job very well done. Talking about the work seems almost redundant, you'll be doing manual labour on a construction site, you're catered for (incredible food - double Dal Bhat Dal Bhat Dal Bhat Dal Bhat every day), everyone is there to help and wants you to succeed I really just see no reason why anyone reading this review would not have already applied, and if you're accepted, well, I guess I'll just say I'll see you at the next project. Much love to all the team that make this and all the other projects you do happen.

Chiara stayed with us for five days, and in that short time she truly became part of our family. From the moment she arrived, she was warm, kind, and incredibly attentive to everything around her. She went above and beyond to help us in so many ways. One of the most special things she did was create our Instagram page, giving our place a beautiful online presence. She also spent time helping our niece and nephew with their English, which meant a lot to us and to them. Chiara didn’t just stay with us, she contributed. She shared thoughtful ideas on how we can improve our place, and her input has genuinely inspired us. Her energy, creativity, and willingness to help made a real difference. We are truly grateful for everything she has done for us. We wish her nothing but the very best on her future journeys, and she will always be welcome here anytime. Our door is open for her, just like family.

We are very grateful to Marie for the time, care, and experience she brought to our project. She arrived with years of knowledge and a collaborative spirit, working closely with our team to better understand the needs, requests, and cultural context of the local mamas. Her respectful approach and willingness to listen created a strong foundation of trust and meaningful exchange. Even after her stay, Marie has remained actively engaged, continuing to support and monitor the work alongside the mamas. Thanks to this ongoing connection, many of the women are growing in confidence and strengthening their skills, which is creating positive ripple effects within the community. We also appreciate the patience and dedication it took for this experience to finally happen. Although Marie was not able to join at the first time she had planned, we stayed in touch, and we are very happy that it became possible when the timing was right. We are thankful for her genuine interest, respect, and ongoing engagement, and we look forward to continuing this journey together!

Rody is an easy going person with lots of experience and life stories that make up for passionate conversations. He is always eager to help, in particular in terms of research, and connecting people and resources. We had to let him go prematurely, as he was not enough present for the tasks at hand on our farm.