Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 4

My friend Jessi and I spent about 3 and a half weeks with these two lovely people. We arrived during a time where paris and reims were both covered in snow and despite the frozen roads were picked up by Louis at the airport. The tasks were always well explained and communicated. If there was anything unclear or we wanted a new task, Louis was always there to help! He managed to create a space in which it was fine to make mistakes and learn, where he emphasized multiple times that it would be fine if it didn't work the first time or if we had to ask many questions, despite him working simultaneously from home as well. The boat is just such a cool place to be and although really cold at night because of winter, Ting and Louis were very hospitable and saw that we always had everything we need and enough heating for the night etc. Tings cooking is phenomenal and I loved every meal that she cooked and we got to share with them! Always a joy! All in all, I am so happy that I got to join and help them with this project and learn a few things along the way as well! Thank you for this wonderful experience, delicious food, nice talks and some of my new skills! We'll keep in contact <3

They were a great team. It was a pleasure to host them. We keep in touch. Thank you for being a good friend to Amalia. Thank you for your dedication! See u soon

These past two and a half weeks have been awesome. I had the opportunity to teach the students english but also enjoy time with the people here From the beginning, the teachers were very kind and always willing to help whenever I needed support. Hector was there for me from day one and made me feel very welcome he even invited me to his uncle’s birthday party, which was a wonderful way to start my stay. During these weeks, I made many new friends and had the chance to meet different families. Teaching was completely new to me, but I enjoyed it, and I believe the students did as well. Each day I adapted and improvised my lessons, sometimes using language esl games and other times introducing my home country to make them practice listening. I often received small gifts from the students which made the experience even more memorable. I will definitely return in the future and of course stay in contact with the friends I made during these past weeks. :) !

Over the past few weeks, I've met so many beautiful souls, including Thomas and Diamanto and all their animals. I spent almost four weeks with them, and I'll never forget them. The stay was a unique experience for me, and I learned so much. The first few days were a bit overwhelming, but they patiently showed and explained everything to me, and I quickly settled into a routine. The work involved feeding the dogs, cleaning their enclosures, and changing their water. Afterward, we'd take several dogs for walks and, of course, have some cuddle sessions. In the afternoon, we'd take the goats out to graze in a meadow. The volunteers also live with several cats, which we cared for and who were always up for playing or cuddling. It was so nice having the cats around and I grew very fond of them. It feels strange not having them around anymore. The dogs are all wonderful creatures with very different personalities. Most of them really enjoyed the human attention and wanted to be cuddled as much as possible. It was also lovely to see how the more timid ones slowly thawed out and gradually came to enjoy my presence. :) I learned a lot about the behavior of dogs in a pack, as it differs significantly from that of an individual. You learn how the dogs communicate with each other and with people, how to interpret their behavior and how to act and react in specific situations. I've grown very fond of these loyal souls and will miss them dearly. I will never forget them, and they will always hold a special place in my heart. During my stay, I had the pleasure of meeting several volunteers, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with them and spending time together. Thank you for the wonderful time we shared. 🫶 Diamanto and Thomas are two incredibly wonderful and inspiring people, and what they do at the shelter is so important. It's truly remarkable how they manage everything, and I hope I was able to lend a helping hand over the past few weeks. They stand up against the opinions and expectations of those around them and give everything for the animals, which is truly remarkable, and they have my utmost respect for that. They are two incredibly hardworking people who love all their animals with all their hearts and deserve every kind of support. On top of everything else, Diamanto still found time to cook delicious meals for us, which allowed us to experience traditional dishes and ensure we were never hungry. I wish you all the best and hope we'll see each other again sometime and I can visit again. I highly recommend this experience! Thank you so much for everything! 🫶 Linn :)

We hosted Nathan and his girlfriend Trinity for three weeks in october and when they left we felt Lost! They are both very hard workers, nice people, friendly, open minded and they really loved getting involvend in our family life. Nathan works hard, always asking for new tasks.It was a pleasure to cook for him because he really loved everithing I prepared. He Is very good with children too, especially with Michele, they planned a new adventure every day and my son really loved it! Trinity Is sooo nice,I really loved her! so sensitive and kind with the children, so helpful in the house, very good chef in the kitchen, and I loved our conversations. They also prepared a delicious thanksgiving dinner for us and we all loved it! Thankyou so much guys, we will never forget you!!!

Marco es un excelente host. Si vas para Barranquilla, no creo que consigas a alguien que sepa más del lugar que él. Es una persona amable y generosa lo cual hace de ésta experiencia algo épico. Ayudamos a Marco con su emprendimiento de eventos, con la distribución de las cervezas, y un poco en casa. Estuvimos dos semanas, el trabajo es sencillo y hay mucho para hacer, siempre. La convivencia fue excelente y su perro Jacinto es un ser divino. No tenemos más que solo buenas fotos, buenos momentos, mucho baile, salsa y buena fe. Su padre Marco es igual a él, por lo que fue muy fácil convivir. Nuestra experiencia es 10/10.

Axel taught French at our school on two occasions over the past year, and it was a pleasure to have him with us (and to welcome Léa as well!). He was committed, reliable, and built strong relationships with his students. We’d definitely recommend him for other projects!

Jessica and Luisa contribute a lot the construction of the boat, easy to trust and are doing clean work even when they learn. They are very mature and will support your project in a very good way! They spent quite a long time here so we expect to keep in touch

I had the best time in Corozal with Wren was truly amazing. They were so so welcoming into their beautiful home and always made sure you felt comfortable and safe. They were always down for an adventure and made sure that I got the most out of my Belize experience. The work was fun and the kids are so cute!! I am very excited to see the school grow into its full potential and cheer them on from my travels moving forward. I hope to get the chance to come back to Belize and spend time again with them!

I had a lovely time volunteering for Rosie for a week this summer! Her and her son Louis were extremely friendly as well as generous. We shared long lunches together and many great conversations throughout my time there. She is very knowledgeable about Argentina and current events! I already miss the raspberries and homemade cherry juice she let us try! The work was 5 hours/day with a generous lunch provided. There was a lot of gardening and weeding, as well as collecting and moving piles of sticks, grass, logs, etc.. Mallín is a very rural place that can be hard to get around without a car, but there are nice things to do in nature nearby, including long hikes in Wharton, a local waterfall (25 minute walk away), and a small stream very near the house you can go wading in on hot days.

I stayed with them for about three weeks, and the time I spent there is truly precious to me! Emilse and Sebastian are incredibly open-minded, kind, and welcoming. They are curious about many things and always showed genuine interest in listening to me talk about my culture. My main responsibility was taking care of their two lovely children. They are both full of energy, very sweet, and a joy to be around!! I feel very grateful to have had the chance to spend such a wonderful time with this lovely family in Switzerland and I would absolutely love to visit them again someday✨✨

Our time with Sofi and her family was spectacular. It is definitely a memory that I will have for the rest of my life. She is extremely patient, loving and friendly and made our stay with her wonderful. We wanted to stay longer, especially as the surroundings are so lovely. We learnt so much about agriculture and growing vegetables which is knowledge that will serve us for the rest of our lives. She taught us in a way where we could understand everything very well and we could have hands on experience with many things. we appreciate her dedication to the project, her volunteers and family. we hope to return one day to visit them. Their family and beautiful town will always be in my heart. En pocas palabras, nos encantó conocer La Ventolera y su bella gente <3 Good luck with the future projects.

My time with Victoria and Heidi was wonderful. They have a beautiful house and Piçarras an amazing beach! We used go go meet the places nearby and share really good time in the pool. I'm grateful for the experience.

Dominik fue un gran voluntario, muy ordenado y proactivo, nos ayudó bastante poniendo en su sitio todo nuestro desorden que va quedando de otros voluntarios o trabajadores. Tiene mucha experiencia y propone también labores. Gracias por este tiempo en nuestro Refugio un por su tiempo. Buen regreso!

Such a great family! They recieved me in a fully charming home. Play with Vasilisa was really funny, I learned a lot of languages with her. And also play board games in family. A really ludic experience. I'm grateful. It's a lovely and space.

We spent two and a half weeks on the farm and had the most wonderful experience. Nicky and Rohan took great care of us. Our main responsibilities were preparing the food and feeding the animals (especially the pigs) twice a day. In between and after our shifts, we were free to enjoy the day however we liked. We enjoyed the lovely town of Greyton, went swimming in the nearby river, and went on hikes in the surrounding mountains. Nicky was incredibly helpful in every way possible and went above and beyond to make our experience as enjoyable as it could be. To Team Malawi: we truly enjoyed all the long and interesting conversations about your lives and your culture. We hope to visit Malawi soon and will try to stay in touch for the best tips 😊 The only negative aspect, which did have a certain impact on our experience, was the fleas. Even though there was a warning on the Workaway profile, we were not prepared for the number of flea bites we received during our stay on the farm. Nicky did her best to help us by providing flea sprays and creams for the bites, but we still struggled quite a bit with them. If this is something you can look past, we highly recommend this truly meaningful experience. We miss cuddling all the animals, which was the most rewarding part of the day. Shoutout to Jeff, who demanded the most pets. Thank you to everyone on the farm for the great time we had. Wishing you all the best, Joan and Virginia

Happy to write a positive feedback after spending almost a month here, time past very fast. it was a very meaningful experience for me! At the Camp I was truly surrounded by nature, wildlife and silence.. to be honest, it feels more like a retreat than a typical workaway. The environment is calm, grounding and perfect to reconnect to yourself after the work is done. Huge, special Thanks to host Paula. The host is a so kind, thoughtful and dedicated person who really cares about the camp and its long-term development.. Communication with Paula was open and respectful, and I felt trusted. My work was very diverse. Crafting, logistics, painting, maintainance, guests, kitchen...a helping-hand. I also liked my contribution from my professional background: helping/talking with a host about structures, organization, management of employies of the camp. I also helped with visual elements around the camp (signs, decorations). Staff are very friendly, I felt connected with all and could even create some deeper friendships. Monkeys are the local mafia here. Very charming experience sometimes observing them. Food and accommodation were provided as agreed, and the overall exchange felt fair and balanced...more like a mutual collaboration to boost/improvr a camp than “working for accommodation”. Very blessed & happy. Thank you Paula, Thank you Team, Thank you 🐆🛖

Said and Linde are great and interesting people. The place they have here is so unique and this Workaway really offers an incredible opportunity to explore such a unique natural environment. It's quite an intimate and intense experience with suddenly spending a lot of time with the same people but it's worth it. If you don't fall in love with the amazing food and top notch tajines then I bet you'll fall in love with at least some of the animals here! Both the dogs are great fun to walk, the donkey is such a sweet character once he's warmed up to you, and the honour of having a cat sleep on your bed cannot be understated. Plus the goat, sheep and chickens are also great fun to feed and get to know. I enjoyed the physical work in the fields during the days although it did get pretty hot! 🥵 Outside of the working time it is such a relaxed environment and time really does move strangely here. It was a great experience to have had and I'm honoured that Said and Linde accepted me to join the project for ~2 weeks. Thanks both for hosting me and best of luck with everything!

I stayed here for 3 weeks with Carrie and it was amazing. Carrie is the sweetest! She really takes care of you and makes sure you get to know all about Taiwan and the food. The work is easy, fun and not hard. The kids are energetic but so sweet! You have a lot of free time to make day trips or even weekend trips, and Carrie helps you a lot with this. You can use the free bikes, but the YouBikes are also very easy and comfortable. With this Workaway, you have a whole floor to yourself. It is especially an amazing Workaway if you want to take things more slowly, have some rest, routine, me-time, and stay in one place for a little while integrating your travels. It’s also perfect if you want to journal, do some yoga or meditation, or have some online work. I really wish the kids, Carrie, and her family all the best. 💛

Anne is a great person. Very calm and concentrated, I felt I needed this kinda helper, because I am more in to creative chaos. So Anne did all the meals both in the country house and iat the city apartment of our community. Big thanks for that I really enjoyed warming taste of homemade food and huge help in sorting our library. God speed with future trips