Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 4

Gesa stayed and helped me with my horses and on the property for 2 months at the end of 2025 and after only 1 week it felt like she'd been here for much longer. It was a pleasure to have her here. Gesa can be trusted with the horses and is an excellent horse person and horse rider. She very clearly cares about the horses well-being, has extensive horse experience and is also safety conscious. Gesa learned about all my individual horses (15!), their special needs and other tasks exceptionally quick and well. She has strong work ethics and kept her accommodation (cabin) clean. Overall Gesa is very easy to get along and work with, she is smart and has common-sense. She will always be welcome at my home. Wishing her well.

I just finished a month volunteering with Miss Marga in Galle, and will likely return some day as I enjoyed my time so deeply. It was a great balance of helping out but also getting to explore Sri Lanka- especially Galle. ****I do not recommend doing this workaway position if you are looking for something shorter than 4 weeks**** I stayed for 4 weeks, and it is really in the 3rd week you get into the groove with the routine and the classroom role. I assume it is better for everyone involved in you can stay for 4 weeks or more! Marga is great. She really allows you to have your freedom, but also is very happy to help you with anything when/ if you need it. I fell pretty sick my 3rd week and could tell she cared, checked up on me, recommended me where I should go if I want to be seen by a doctor etc. The students are wonderful and connecting with them is very fulfilling. Her admin at the time of my position is a very sweet and gentle Sri Lankan girl named Adeesha. The house is in a beautiful location, my room and balcony were lovely. I already miss this experience just one day after leaving. Definitely recommend this for someone who is looking for a cultural experience, to connect with local people, to help in a classroom, and is looking to grow. If you are wanting more of just a place to stay I would recommend looking at volunteering in a hostel or guest house instead! ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you Marga, I will forever cherish this experience.

Shan Shan and Yien were so lovely and stole our hearts. They lightened up the place with their positive presence and fit in very well with the other workawayers and both of us. They tried hard and were autonomous and stress free. We are grateful for their contribution. We really miss them and hope to host them again some day.

Staying at the Dhamma Centre with Luangmae and the bikkhunis was our first workaway experience. What we thought would be far outside of our comfort zone was surprisingly comfortable due to the peace and serenity that was radiating from everyone and everything. Yes there were spiders, lizards as room mates and spotted some snakes outside, and cold water for showers but those are all minor details. We felt a true sense of belonging with the things we could contribute. The talks and meditation practise we had with Luangmae were a great insight into Buddhism. We have taken with us a sense of peace and mindfullness that will remain with us forever. Most of all we hope to return.

It was a wonderful experience working in this cozy, peaceful, and natural place. Hà, Tofu, and Nguyệt, as well as all the lovely volunteers, always created a harmonious and loving atmosphere. The farm provides a great balance to traveling around, offering many opportunities to get involved, contribute help and ideas, and connect with people, but also gives the space and retreat one needs. This time truly fulfilled my heart. Thank you for everything! 🌞

I stayed with this lovely family for 2.5 weeks and I wish I could have stayed longer. It was my third workaway experience and honestly the best one, they made me feel at home like no one before. They're so welcoming and caring, they showed me love with both gestures and words and helped me in multiple occasions. I love their mentality, how they're not judging and always open to listen and help anyone. The kids are so active and curious, I loved going to the beach, playing in the swimming pool, jumping on the trampoline, baking, watching movies and playing board games with them. I also became friends with their 17yo son who included me in his friends group. I really felt seen and appreciated and I'm gonna remember them forever❤️

What a truely wondeful experience! The work with the kids was so much fun and every day looked a bit different, which I liked. The volunteer house is a very welcoming home surrounded by the jungle and close to everything you would need. The host is a very warmhearted abd caring person who took great care of the volunteers. I absolutely fell in love with the island! Amazing beaches, nice people and not overrun at all. Thank you, I hope to come back one day.

Lorenzo spent several weeks with us over Christmas. My family took to him and he was invited to all our family gatherings and fit right in. He did whatever was asked and did a good job. Our dog greeted him at the door with a wagging tail and a toy - he loved his walks with Lorenzo. I found him to be a very caring, and respectful person and we enjoyed having him. He is welcome back!

Thank you so much for your beautiful and thoughtful help. Your words truly touched our hearts. It means a lot to us to know you. You felt welcomed and at home with our family—that is exactly what we hope every guest experiences. We’re especially grateful that you connected with our vision and took the time to understand our way of life, the challenges we face, and the purpose behind our work with the community and young people. Knowing that the experience left such a lasting impression on you makes everything we do feel worthwhile. Thank you for sharing your energy, openness, and kindness with us. You will always be part of our family, and we hope our paths cross again one day. With gratitude, Gabriel & Florence

Jordan and Jack only stayed a few days but made a positive contribution during this time. Jack helped with a few carpentry tasks and Jordan did a great job preparing wooden doors and painting. They are a friendly and respectful couple, with a positive attitude and useful practical skills. We'd definitely recommend them and would be happy to host them again.

I cannot even put into words how amazing this entire family is. Ashi and Ramin are gifted , kind , patient,thoughtful ,amazing parents and living expressions of everything that is good in the world. They are like a breath of fresh air and eternal sunshine. Their house is a home full of love,music , childrens giggles and the aromas of some amazing cuisine from Ashi's native India and Ramins Iranian roots. I so enjoyed helping with their daily tasks so they could have more time with their precious little ones.

La experiencia con Melanie fue muy bonita. Ella me ayudó con mi trabajo y esto me permitió concentrarme en la producción de mis tejidos. Entendía rápidamente lo que yo necesitaba y muchas veces no necesitaba pedirle nada ya que por su propio criterio, ella resolvía cosas en casa de una manera práctica y fresca. Tuvimos la oportunidad de hacer un pequeño viaje juntas y fue una buena compañera. Hemos pasado bonitos momentos y considero que gané una amiga en ella. Definitivamente recomiendo a Melanie!!!

Sarah and Lilli spent 8 days at Manakau Hideaway, and were the perfect Workawayers: industrious, methodical, friendly, outgoing, happy to do whatever jobs needed doing, and get up at 5.30am to help with marketing our plums. They were more than happy to tell us what it is like living in Alaska, which to us seems like the end of the Earth! They were very adept at Bananagrams, a game we really enjoy competing against Workawayers. But most of all, they were just fun to host, having an interest in everything we did here on the orchard. We wish them the best of times in their remaining time in NZ, and hope that one day they might return.

Spent a week at David's and really enjoyed it. Was my first Workaway experience, and I travelled by myself. David and Annie are such a lovely couple, and the 3 other volunteers who were there were a great group. We worked for a bit in the morning, went for brekkie in the village, chilled for a bit, had lunch, chilled, and then worked from 2pm, by which time it had generally clouded over (thankfully). I did a lot of digging! It was tough, and I was tired every day. But there were less strenuous jobs to be done also. Despite being tired, I still found time for a game or two of volleyball in the evening. The farm is beautiful and it was a great way to experience Vietnam. I'd love to come back and see how much trees (and David and Annie) are doing!

My son and I had a wonderful time at Dionne’s! The apartment is spacious and had everything we needed to feel at home! The location was close to shops and beaches! Dionne was very encouraging and so thankful for all the work we did! I would recommend to anyone looking for a laid back workaway host. If you can be self motivated and work hard you’ll fit right in!

We had a great time with this wonderful family. We stayed for 2 weeks and helped in the garden digging out roots, planting trees and the kids kept each other company. Daniela is very organized so you know what comes next and she also makes sure you take enough breaks. Ray is a wonderful cook and we enjoyed the meals together a lot. The house is very big so there is plenty of space to also have some time on your one if needed. We were very happy and thankful that we could be part of this family while staying there. We can highly recommend helping here!

Kay was an absolute joy to host. She brings a rare, childlike sense of wonder and delight to everything she does: curious, playful, and delightfully quirky in the best possible way. Her presence genuinely lifted the energy here. She was consistently communicative, responsible, and caring, and she followed through on commitments with ease and good humor. Kay is also a talented photographer with strong technical knowledge, and she contributed thoughtfully and creatively wherever she was involved. I appreciate learning about tools that I will now use for creative/tech pursuits.tHosting Kay felt less like managing a volunteer and more like sharing space with someone who truly gets the spirit of exchange. I recommend her without hesitation

This was a great experience of local culture and way of living . During my time here i made a logo using over 1000 bottle caps, hiked and camped on Mount Tampomas, went on a day holiday with his family to meet his wife's family, helped at the family shop hand packing and sealing, and i also designed a DIY bottle cap sorting machine but we didn't end up making that. Dindin provided moats meals and there was plenty of places to get food the few times he wasn't around. He provided a external room and a separate bathroom. I loved my time here the work style is very relaxed. This workaway gave me a great understanding of Indonesia. will definitely visit again if I'm in Indonesia.

We spent two weeks at Tom's place and we had a great time. The property is absolutely beautiful, from the house itself (and the domes!) to the various natural areas that he has improved with environmental care over the years, and the animals were such great characters and so well behaved - we loved them all, but we'll never forget the stars, Freya and Buddy :) Tom was super welcoming from the very first moment, great with communication, and very easy going with the work. The tasks were varied enough to keep us active but never bored - we made Clover the rabbit's pen escape-proof, did some caravan renovation works, collected wood for a very interesting wetland landscaping project, helped with animal care... He also gave us fantastic recommendations of things to do in the area and helped us with the logistics where he could. He was very generous with his space - including the nice and comfy room that he gave us and the super cool escape room that we managed to complete in one of the domes, such a treat! - and we felt very comfortable at all times. We enjoyed cooking in the spacious kitchen and got to share some meals together and fun conversations - we could easily have stayed longer if our travel plans had not been set. We would totally recommend a stay in this project to anyone looking for a quiet time in the nature, who loves animals and the outdoors, and who is ready for some physical work and respectful co-living. Thanks Tom!

This was my first experience with Workaway, and I was so lucky to be hosted by Yu Fen. She is such a kind, sweet, friendly, capable, and helpful person, always ready to support you with anything you need. Thanks to Yu Fen, I learned so much about Taiwanese culture, and I also really enjoyed sharing my Italian culture with her. It was a true cultural exchange in every sense. Yu Fen is always happy to let you try typical local dishes — and I warn you: in Taiwan you eat a lot, and everything is SO delicious!! 😍 Every morning she gave me many great suggestions about places to visit, which was really thoughtful and kind of her. Every weekend she also tried to organize something for me to see and experience, which I really appreciated. She introduced me to many of her friends, who were all very nice and friendly — I thank them too! I spent three wonderful weeks and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thanks to her, I am now very curious and motivated to learn the Chinese language. Before I left, she even bought me two notebooks to help me study and practice — such a very, very kind and thoughtful gesture!!!! This really shows what a beautiful person she is. 💛 I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HOST TO EVERYONE!! If you want to explore Taiwan and learn a lot about the local culture, you absolutely shouldn’t miss the opportunity to stay with Yu Fen. You have truly become like a sister to me, and we promised to explore Taiwan together. When you come to Rome, you will always have a door open for you! SUPER RECOMMENDED!! 😊