Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

Hi workawayers! I truly believe that choosing Tom's farm as my volunteering experience in Tassie, It was the best choice I could ever make! Plus, If you are a girl that travels alone like me, and want to visit Tom and volunteer in his farm, girl don't worry, u are safe here, Tom has never made me feel uncomfortable, He is truly the best! I always felt respected. He had traveled a lot around the world, and he also knows what it means been far from home. He is very funny to be around, there will be times where you'll chat while having dinner or lunch together and I think that's one of the best things about volunteering; sharing ideas, opinions, talking about life experiences, bonding even if you are from different countries with different backgrounds. About the volunteering, He was always there, ready to teach me something new and explain to me how to do stuff that I never done before. The experience reflects 100% Tom's profile, He'll give u different tasks so everyday it'll be different so the motivation and the mood is gonna be always high! You will meet a lot of incredible lovely animals! Pygmy goats, highland coos, chickens, roasters, a giant Flemish rabbit and two gorgeous and lovely dogs, Buddy and Freya! All the animals are treated with kindness and respect, they are very free and Tom loves each one of them! You'll have a lovely room and a comfortable bed to rest after work. There are paths on Tom's property that are 100% worthy to explore! Tom's project is bigger that "just a farm"! He's been working for years to make wild life in the area, easier and smoother. In the area you'll see wallabies, kangaroos, wombats, Tassie devils and more! More luck after sunset. Be careful if you drive in the area after the sunset. Thank you Tom for everything! You made my Tassie adventure and stay unforgettable! KEEP TASSIE WILD! ❤️

Joan and Niels are wonderful people. They know a lot about how vegetable gardening, are hard working people, are proactive and always find solutions to issues. It was agreat experience to have them here. Joan cooked some traditional danish dishes who were very tasty and will probably become part of the dishes we eat often. I can only recommend them to any host.

Dante stayed with us for 2 weeks and we can say our experience with him was perfect. A perfect fit. He was the first to try our tent and also the one to have given us a really big hand to improve our starting situation. He is smart and full of ideas to share. He learns quickly and is curious towards new things and situations. His adaptability and flexibility left us amazed, his help was very precious to us. He was also able to organise some of the few tasks he could carry out by himself. Together we finished our compost toilet, planted trees and new seedlings, general gardening maintenance and we set up our chicken coop thanks to his many ideas. We cooked so many yummy dishes and spent fun and chill moments together. He was very respectful of the shared facilities, our routine and with all of our animals as well (they loved him in their very funny way!). We are glad to have met you Dante, wish you all the best and hope to see you soon amigooooo! Big hugs!!

Emma was a fantastic helper, always willing to get stuck in and lend a hand. She was consistenly cheerful, enthusiastic and an absolute pleasure to have around. She was super easy to live with, friendly, chatty and really interesting too. We had many great conversations while she was here. Emma has been back to us a couple of times now and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone. She was also brilliant with the dogs.

i had a great experience at Clara in the Montecalvo Versiggia Wine Area! Clara is a friendly, funny and cool lady, living in a small village with dogs, cats, chicken and Jochen, the german neighbour :). 💗Everymorning I walked the dogs, feed them and the cats, looked for the poop and cleaned the floor. After we drank together coffee. If you a learning italian, love dogs, cats and the simple life you should defintely go here. I enjoyed the silence, just birds and the dogs barking in the morning. It was my first work and travel and i am glad i made it at Clara! I also met her son and he brought me closer to the italian life. He is a sweetheart. I think it's a bit sad that my Italian wasn't very good, because I believe we would have had more interaction. Next time, fluent! 😄 My room was really cold in march, if you have Problems with this, you should prepare your bag with another blanket. And you should be okay with staying alone for 2-3 days, but for me both was easy. thank you clara for the experience and maybe we meet us again 🇮🇹❤️

Martha stayed with us for less than a week, but she brought a really warm and easy energy into the space. She helped out with pumpkin planting, painting, cooking, and overall upkeep, always with a calm, positive attitude. It was genuinely nice to have her here, both in terms of work and just sharing the space. We’re really glad she stopped by, even if it was for a short while, and we wish her the best for everything ahead.

Andreas stayed with us for a short period of less than a week, but in that time he made genuinely positive contribution. He helped us with planting pumpkins, some light woodwork, and taking care of the garden, all with the willingness to learn. He was respectful, easy to host, and blended well into our space. Wishing him all the best for his future volunteering experiences!

I spent a bit more than 3 weeks at Jan and Stephan's yoga farm and it was an wonderful experience. Met amazing and friendly people there, including 4 cuddling cats, 3 cheeky horses and the lovely dog Poncho. The place is quiet and very beautiful, nice to take walks around the area. The food was great and tasks rewarding. Will visit again if I ever get back to Portugal 🙏

Sabine is a really lovely lady. Communication was perfect, she arrived with no problems, and she speaks excellent English. She house sat for us for just one week, cooked a lovely meal for our daughter for the day she arrived, and is very welcome to return in the future. Wonderful!

I had the best time at the shelter 🩷🦘🦜🤩 Manfred is a real good person. He takes perfect good care of the workaways. Makes sure that you have everything you need and are happy. The accommodations are very comfortable and the vegan food is soooooooo yummy 😋 He would buy anything you use to eat or drink if it's not already there and you ask for it. Taking care of the kangaroos is an amazing experience. These animals are the cutest ! I feel so blessed to get the opportunity to be around them, and to learn so much from Manfred. During the days off, you can join him (he is a wild life rescuer) on rescue mission or snake catch. So interesting 🤩 The property is just beautiful, in the forest. Lots of walks to enjoy around. Lots of birds. I understand why all the Workaways want to come back ! This place is heaven, even more so with a glass of wine by the fireplace on cold evenings 😊 Thank you for everything Manfred !

Erfan is from Iran and has studied in Turin and has a degree in engineering. He came to me before the war started and was a very good worker And even though after the war started and he could not contact his family, he didnt waiver in any of the jobs I had given him although, as you can immagine he was in pain and worried. He is a very gentle person, very respectful and very clean. He participated willingly in all of my dinner parties, we are all around sixty years old, but he took part in our conversations and even cooked iranian food for us. He had in fact brought some iranian saffron for us especially. He is now looking for a job but being iranian he is extremely penalised and I am so sorry that such a wonderful gentleman like this should be in this situation. I sincerely recommend this incredible young man.

My volunteering experience with Mila was a real pleasure. I spent two weeks in Keelung, and I enjoyed every single day there. It’s a vibrant town with so many spots to explore on long walks, and you’ll have plenty of free time to wander and discover it at your own. The accommodation is cozy and perfectly located, making it easy to enjoy the area. Tasks are tailored to your skills, so you can focus on what you genuinely enjoy. Communication and task instructions are handled online, which is good to keep in mind. The project itself is truly special, you can really feel how much heart has been put into it. 🌞 On top of that, the community and the other volunteers I met were kind and fun, and we had an amazing time together. My stay went by sooo fast (and it wasn't that rainy so don't worry abt the weather!) 🫶🏽

I had a really lovely time at Helena and Justin's place. They are genuine, generous, and kind people who make you feel at home as soon as you arrive! They are very flexible with the work and make sure that you also have time to explore. I would definitely recommend a stay here and will remember it fondly. Thank you Justin and Helena and Chika and Gogo☺️

These two remind us of us… they were an absolute pleasure to host. They were full participants in this community. They totally understand the energy exchange and were very helpful with not only what we asked but whatever was needed. They go above and beyond in everything they do which helps the community run flawlessly. They are engaging and we loved sharing stories and ideas together. Their artwork is incredible and we are so glad they left their foot and fingerprints everywhere. We highly recommend them to anyone as volunteers and free spirits. Big hugs to you and waiting to see you again.

Alex stayed with us on the farm for three weeks. He is open, friendly, and helpful, both at work and in the community. He always carried out the tasks assigned to him conscientiously. Whether in the house or on the farm, he enjoyed helping out. He is interested in the processes and eager to learn. It was a pleasure hosting Alex, and thank you again!

Jess and James Sono due ragazzi splendidi. A loro visita qui per me è stata piacevole garbata e In particolare, sinergia collaborativa. Grazie dell’aiuto e dei bel divertimento che ci ha accompagnato

I had a great week with Natalie, Damo, Holly, and my partner in workaway crime, Sam. Getting out into the country and jumping into the life of a young family is certainly a dynamic experience — between working full time, a family, their own small farm, and hosting workawayers, it’s a very full life!! Most of my work consisted of mitigating rats tail (tough tough weed!), mowing, whippersnipping, plus a bit of weeding and mulching the fruit trees. Whenever i had questions or hit hurdles, Damo was ready to help, even fresh off a 12 hour night shift! What a guy. With the hosts' busy schedule, you'll be best off initiating communication about projects or making arrangements for your free time. Some of my favorite things here: - The beautiful solitude of the country, the bird calls like nothing i’d ever heard - Sitting on the porch, petting Banjo with one hand and Lana with the other - Reading or dozing in the hammock - Coming together for a shared meal at the end of the day, with wonderful cooking from Natalie and Damo and always a bit of dinner theater from Holly hahah You will certainly feel like part of the family here. All my best to these fine folks!

I had an amazing time at the little farm. Yeldos and Gulnar were such warm-hearted and welcoming people and I'm so grateful that I got to meet both of them. We had really interesting conversations and always a lot of tea and good food and they shared a lot about their culture and perspectives. I got to meet some of their friends and family, which was amazing. I even learned some Russian and Kazakh words. The work hardly felt like work at all, just because I had such a good time whilst doing it. The nature and surroundings are stunning and I will definitely come back some other time to visit them and to explore more of the mountain area and lakes. Thanks for everything and all the best to you!

Having Valentina with us for 10 days was so good. She immediately understood what was important for us and completed her tasks fantastically! She had a good eye for details and our home was always tidy and clean thanks to her ! She had a calm attitude ( even the multiple times she would have just missed the bus 😂😂) and that makes everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. Another great experience for us ! All the best Vale !

Ava was an absolute ray of sunshine in the community here. She brought such a caring, uplifting energy and was always looking out for the people around her. She was up for anything and really threw herself into the experience, from challenging herself in the kitchen and creating beautiful meals for our communal dinners, to hosting lovely stretching and journaling workshops. She also added so much to the space creatively, especially with her amazing sign writing and artwork. Ava really cared deeply about both the space and the community, and it showed in everything she did. She also fully embraced the experience (especially the ecstatic dance!), which made her such a joy to have around. We can't wait to welcome her back and see her here again someday :D!