Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

I had such an wonderful time! Hanna and Thibaut were incredibly welcoming and warm, as were the other devotees living in the community. The general atmosphere was so peaceful and I felt at home very quickly. The premaculture project is really fantastic - although there was thick snow for most of the time I was there, we still managed to do lots of work sieving soil and separating grains. It was fascinating to learn about Hanna and Thibaut's self-sufficiency plans, and I look forward to visiting the project again in the summer months. It was also special to take part in the rituals in the temple - it was such a beautiful, sacred space which I felt very privileged to enter. I really enjoyed participating with the chanting at Kirtan every evening, and learning more about the Hare Krishna faith in general. I massively recommend visiting here if you get the chance! Hare Krishna!

This is a wonderful, warmhearted, very international community (somewhat special in rather conservative Gaziantep), they will welcome you with open arms. It was a lot of fun to work with the staff and other volunteers who are all so kind. I really loved my time there a lot. You will mostly do 2 -3 classes per day (you're at the coffee place from 5-10 pm), so it's really relaxed. You have enough time at the Café to prepare your activities and still engage in several talks, get to know people, play chess and have fun. Just be prepared, that it won't always be the weekend you're off (sometimes it's two days spread over the week) and the two meals per day is more a fastfood meal and a sandwich, what is a bit sad in this foodie mecca Gaziantep 😉 Thank you again for this experience 🙏😍

All the good things RIkki. It puts a smile in my heart. Honestly one of the best human beings I've met in while. And that pops the question: what kind of person do you want to be part of your project, to share your space and time with? Rikki. Trust and love- Rikki arrived home on the day I was leaving for 5 days for the holidays. He stayed on his own on the space and it was beautiful. When I came back the space was radiant, the plants had grown more than in the past month after rikki's energy and care, and my cat - who is generally very distant and reserved with other humans that's not me - had fallen deeply in love with him *(I think it was mutual too :) ). He also had the attentiveness and detail to clean the space, made it nicer, improved different systems for daily tasks which I kept that way after he's gone because they are better functioning. He went above and beyond, he was impecable and there's also something deeper about him, in terms of caring for life, of being present, of understanding how he can make things not only more efficient but also more beautiful as he goes by. It's a gift, and it's also part of who he is at the core. He is a truly nice human being. Respect and dedication - While we shared our time together this was the basis. He was attentive, an incredible cook - please do love his pasta -, I felt a deep sense of respect for my person, the space, my space and his space, the animals, the plants, my friends. I think he is just loving and that radiates off his person. Also, the tasks we tackled together we enjoyed very much. He is skillful, willing, smart, crafty. We understood each other very well, we shared a sense of accomplishment and compromise. It was easy to plan with him, we were both very clear on our goals and were able to complete what we had set out to do fairly, with grit and also having fun. Rikki is interesting, knowledgeable, smart, wise, fun, curious, caring, and very noble and pure in his heart. He's willing to share respectfully and in a balanced way. His energy is present yet not invasive. He's communicative in ways that are clear and constructive. And i could go on and on about Rikki. All I have to say is Thank you my friend for such a beautiful experience, for being here, and for sharing you time and self with us. We miss you, we wish you well, and hope you come back. You will always be welcomed here.

I spent a week at this spacial family's home. I mostly cleaned and cooked in the kitchen of the house and bakery. but it was nothing in exchange to what I got back. care, hospitality, trips to nature and games with the kids. it was a quiet time for the bakery and work, so there was not a lot of people like I expected from the photos. but Ester gave me her bikes to drive to the beach and I played with the kids. they are really hard working people it's super admirable. I can't explain in words the care they give. even now when im away :-) thank you family and hope to see you again!

Cindy, Enzo and their daughters are so sweets, kinds, and efficient with the work requested. They're a beautiful family with whom we spent three weeks (too short, sigh!) in joyful conviviality. It was wonderful to see our daughters playing together the whole time! Of course, they are welcome always here!

This was the best first Workaway Experience I could ask for! As soon as I arrived, Sue and David made me feel like home. We had many wonderful conversations and they helped me a lot with experiencing local events like the markets. They did even let me stay one day longer, so I didn't have to find a new place to sleep before my next Workaway. I was there to pick olives, which was interesting and not too hard. I also loved their dogs, even though I normally am not a dog-person. I can recommend this Workaway to anyone! Thank you so much Sue and David for these wonderful two weeks at your cozy place!

I stayed one month (September) at Rene´s place and I had a great time! Rene is very friendly and social, but also caring and has a heart in the right place. He can also cook great meals and bake amazing bread. I helped with some renovations on the house and had a lot of time for exploring the beautiful surroundings. Rene let you work just as much as you want and nothing feels forced, the atmosphere is very relaxed. Thank you so much for everything.

I had a truly wonderful time during my work exchange. Paul and Pierre-Yves were incredibly warm, welcoming, and kind. Even though my French is quite limited, they were always happy to teach me new French words and explain French ways of speaking, which was really fun and interesting. I was also lucky to be there during Armistice Day. Paul and Pierre invited me to join the local town’s commemoration ceremony, and it made me feel deeply connected to the local life and culture. One evening, they also invited some friends over for dinner. Even though I couldn’t understand most of the French conversations, everyone was very friendly and open. They might honestly be the friendliest French people I’ve ever met 😄 The work was simple and varied, allowing me to experience different kinds of tasks. Overall, I truly loved this work exchange and am very grateful for this experience. --- J’ai passé un moment vraiment merveilleux pendant cet échange de travail. Paul et Pierre-Yves étaient extrêmement chaleureux, accueillants et bienveillants. Même si mon français est assez limité, ils étaient toujours heureux de m’apprendre de nouveaux mots et de m’expliquer les habitudes et expressions françaises, ce qui était très amusant et intéressant. J’ai également eu la chance d’être présente pendant la commémoration de l’Armistice. Paul et Pierre m’ont invitée à participer à la cérémonie du village, et cela m’a permis de me sentir pleinement intégrée à la vie locale. Un soir, ils ont aussi invité des amis à dîner à la maison. Même si je ne comprenais pas la plupart des conversations en français, tout le monde était très gentil et accueillant. Ils sont probablement les Français les plus sympathiques que j’aie rencontrés 😄 Le travail était simple et varié, ce qui m’a permis de découvrir différentes tâches. Globalement, j’ai énormément apprécié cet échange et j’en garde un très beau souvenir.

We had a wonderful time with Ted and Alla! They are very kind people who are lovely to be around. We loved to help them with different tasks around the farm. They provided good food for us to cook (a lot of their own produce) which tasted incredible. We already miss their company, and all of their dogs. - And of course all of Ted's jokes. Would never want to be without this experience. All the best to Ted and Alla

My stay with Sarndra was a dream from the beginning. I felt welcomed to her lovely home from the start with good food and good conversation. I've learned quite a few amazing recipes that I will most definitely be taking home with me. I found the work fair (mostly gardening) and always had time to do some sight-seeing or wandering about Dunedin itself! St. Clair beach is just a short walk away! Her garden is a wonder in itself and a glorious place to chill at the end of the day. Sarndra was incredibly helpful with local travel tips and recommendations to get the most out of my time there! I would most definitely recommend Sarndra's place to anyone looking to meet some lovely people and some amazing company.

Marie war im Januar eine Woche bei uns und wir hatten eine tolle Zeit mit ihr. Bei uns gab es da gerade nicht so viel zu tun aber alles was wir uns überlegt haben hat Marie erledigt und die Kinder insbesondere die grössere haben es sehr geschätzt neben uns Eltern auch Abends eine andere erwachsene Person da zu haben die Bücher vorliest oder Spiele spielt. Vicky fragt regelmässig wann Marie wieder kommt und sie ist bei uns jederzeit willkommen. Danke Marie :)

Kitija, first of all, thank you so much for everything. I have worked with more than 2,000 volunteers, and Kitija was one of the very best among them. She is someone who always takes responsibility for the work even more than you expect from her. With her beauty, energy, and strong sense of responsibility, she added so much to us. She is one of those volunteers for whom I truly wish she had never left. I feel very lucky to have seen her as part of this family. Koh Phangan will always be your home Kitija. Sabai sabai

We have only good words about our collaboration with Rubi, she had something special about her. <3 A lot of energy a lot of enthusiasm, the kids totally loved her. She was not scarred to take a challenge when was needed and always delivered good results. She worked well in the team and she made long lasting friendships with the volunteers from the other countries. I was proud of her because depside her young age she has the responsibility and the maturity we needed to be able to take care of our kids. Best wishes, Rubi!

Ayami and Rinko are both super respectful, friendly and warm-hearted women. They helped us with household tasks like cleaning, ironing and cooking for themselves as we were out a lot in that week they stayed with us. Also it was a good support to have them with us helping on our renovation project in our apartment in the Allgäu mountains. They both are spreading out good vibes and are 100% reliable! Always welcome back!

Annie is a nice young woman, very quiet and respectful. We enjoyed having Annika stay with us on her travels throughout Australia. We shared Christmas and New Year, a highlight for us being Annie’s 2026 predictions with melted candle wax. We wish her the best with the rest of her travels and we know she will give each volunteer role her best effort.

The fee is not profit oriented and is meant to cover our cost only. As the overall quality of service increased, so did the fee. This was communicated in advance and agreed to by you. Questioning this arrangement at the time of payment was surprising and weird to us. Other then that they did work well and dedicated.

I had an absolutely great time in Jan Juc and couldn’t have imagined a better place to spend this summer. From the very first day, I felt genuinely welcomed and truly part of the family. Kate and Leigh are wonderful, open-hearted parents who create a relaxed, respectful environment. Everything was always well organised and fair, while still feeling easygoing and warm. Remy and Theo are two fantastic boys — curious, active, funny, and incredibly kind. Whether we were surfing, building marble runs, drawing, or watching movies together, there was always variety and never a dull moment. They are very independent, open, and easy to connect with. Maggie the dog is an absolute sweetheart too. Friendly, affectionate, and the perfect companion for walks around Jan Juc. The accommodation was also great: a newly built, fully self-contained unit with everything you need. It offered great privacy while still making it easy to feel part of family life whenever I wanted. Shared meals, beach days, surf sessions, and learning about Australian culture (including pies and fighting kangaroos) made my stay incredibly enriching. At the same time, I always had the freedom to plan my own adventures. I’m very grateful for this experience and can wholeheartedly recommend this family. If you’re looking for a time filled with ocean time, ease, nature, fun, and genuine connection, this is the perfect place. 💛🌊

My first official Workaway experience, and my first time traveling alone so far from home. What can I say? Thank you for welcoming me to this magical, peaceful place. Thank you for helping me with any needs or requirements. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to get close to Thai culture and try such delicious dishes. This Workaway is a real luxury! And then, what can I say about Ren, a sweet and energetic little boy! Playing with him is a joy. He already speaks English well, and it was great to learn some Thai words from him. Unforgettable moments, thank you again for being my first safe haven in this life experience. 💕