Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 6

Ashlein has been with us trough many things and experiences in a short time, from dealing with the different emotions in the group to managing the various tasks of our everyday life. She's a sensitive and intuitive creature, able to feel inside the troubles of the planet, yet able to analyse it, deal with it and ask opinions and point of views. Even though she's from Las vegas, she's able to do much more than the average first experienced person and she cooks good! Wishing her a meaningful journey out of US we hope she'll find the right hosts to continue experiencing another possible life.

Tuve una experiencia realmente maravillosa con esta familia tan linda! María Angelica y Aldo son unas personas admirables, con valores muy humanas, una sabiduría extraordinaria, muy trabajadores y comprometidos, siempre generosos y atentos con los voluntarios. Y los dos son unos chefes, la comida era deliciosa ! 🧑🏽‍🍳 Me encantó tambièn disfrutar el tiempo con las niñas Paula y Valéry. Son muy creativas, tiernas y chistosas. 🥰 Con este voluntariado buscaba involucrarme en un proyecto que tiene impacto y experimentar la vida con una familia colombiana. Cumpló todas mis expectativas! El proyecto del vivero tiene un impacto muy importante y valudable para reforestar el bosque seco de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Para María y Aldo es importante tener la ayuda de voluntarios, ya que ellos asumen actividades laborales además de este proyecto. Las tareas en el vivero son sencillas y muy valorables. Ya extraño mucho a esta familia ❤️

I really loved this place ❤. We came here as a couple. It’s a fairytale setting. The hosts were super welcoming and took great care of us. The view is wonderful, and there are many things to see and admire. The work isn’t very hard; every day you have different activities to do. The accommodations are very good; you have your own room with a private bathroom. Thank you for having us. It was a real pleasure to meet you. ❤

[2 semaines et demi - février/mars 2026] Wow. Comment décrire en quelques mots la chance que j’ai eu d'être accueillie chez Marie et sa famille ... Marie et ses enfants sont des personnes en or comme on en croise peu ! D'une profonde gentillesse, d'une générosité et d'une sensibilité rares. La maison est au cœur de paysages vallonnés, montagneux magnifiques et du lac. Les animaux sont géniaux et fascinants. Surtout, Marie en a une connaissance tellement fine que c'est vraiment passionnant d’apprendre à les connaître avec elle. J’ai adoré faire les tâches quotidiennes pour les animaux, prendre soin de la grange, de la maison et de ses habitants aussi. Je n’ai jamais eu l'impression de travailler. Et j’ai tellement reçu dans ce partage, cet échange ... J’ai appris un nombre incroyable de choses grâce aux transmissions de Marie et aussi à sa confiance en moi. J’ai pu apprendre sur le comportement des chevaux et Marie m’a fréquemment offert de son temps pour me faire monter, avec une grande pédagogie. J’ai été initiée au ski de fond avec la famille, j’ai pu aller randonner en montagne grâce à la voiture que Marie m’a prêtée ! Et ce ne sont que quelques uns des précieux souvenirs avec lesquels je suis repartie. Marie, les enfants, les animaux, je vous garde bien au chaud dans mon cœur et vous souhaite beaucoup de merveilles à venir ❤️

I had a really great experience volunteering at the academy. The teachers were friendly and welcoming, and once you get to know them, they’re happy to show you around and help you settle in. It was also nice getting to experience a more rural side of Colombia. I don’t know much Spanish, and it definitely would have helped if I knew more, but everyone was still very patient and supportive. Thanks to everyone there for such a great experience.

Michel, you brought a sense of calm, and quiet to the space. Really appreciate that you would worked independently, paid attention tasks. We love your garden beds made simply from what we have around the farm. It shows that you adaptable to local and rural farm. We especially inspire that healthy body and mind is the result of what you practice. Your calmness and grounded nature brought peace to many of the younger volunteers. Glad to have you here, age is not a boundary, but a wisdom, one that carries experience and patience with goodwill. Thank you again, Michel. We are very grateful to have shared this time with you.

This is a wonderful place to be! You get a lot as reward for a few working hours. Free yoga classes, free breakfast and a clear work schedule, which was great for an easy planning to explore San Cris during the days off. San Cris is a magical place for people who are interested in traditional rituals like cacao or temazcal ceremonies. I was lucky to meet and work with lovely other Workawayers and it was a pleasure to organize some events for the hostel and spending time all together. During my stay, the guests have been super chilled and open minded. I can highly recommend to volunteer here. Mariam is a wonderful person and became a lovely friend. She gives a lot of her energy to make this place warm and comfortable for everyone. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place, stories and your time <3 I hope to be able to come back one day!

I had a wonderful short but sweet stay helping out on Emine's farm for just under two weeks. The work had a nice rhythm to it with farm tasks followed by dog walks, and the days are well-structured which made it easy to slip into a routine. Communication with Emine is a breeze and I always felt clear of what was expected. I had my own private room, and each day looked forward to sitting down at the table for delicious (and huge!) home-cooked meals and funny conversations. The nature in the surrounding area is serene and there isn't much to do other than walk around and take it in. It's easy to find some solitude and I appreciated my time here for this. However its also only about 1hr into Izmir via minibus, and Emine was always happy to give volunteers a lift to the bus stop on off days. I'd recommend for anyone looking for a very fair work exchange and some relaxing time out in the Turkish countryside. Thank you Emine, hopefully see you again!

I found my time at Salvo's project to be incredibly uplifting and deeply inspiring. This is a place which fosters true and exceptional change. Salvo is a wealth of knowledge & experience, and he is truly committed to cultivating an environment of prosperity for all life which touches this land. This was a fantastic experience for which I hold profound gratitude.

Tanja, Síofra and Ronia were so wonderful during my stay in the summer of 25! I felt so welcomed into this family that I felt enormously comfortable, as if in a second home. I feel like I have to express how much I owe these people. I was going through a bit of a rough time during my stay, and they helped me so much to heal and to rebuild myself. If you look for a host that you can feel honoured to call friends after your stay, then you will find these people to be among the very best to walk this good earth. I want to address all further interested workaway people, looking to stay here, to respect their kind-heartedness and not misuse their trust in you. Because you will find an openness that many people think is lost in this time and age. I truly think that my stay helped me grow as a person and steered my life in a different direction through the circumstances. Surely, that may be a very subjective experience. But I myself truly believe that. And if I could say a thing to my younger self, then it would be to always make that choice of staying here again. I feel so good about adding to these wonderful people's lives through small works around the house, and I think of these deeds every so often and hope and pray that it will make their lives a little bit better and happier every day. They deserve the world. Oh, and deer workaways! If the paint on their house is ever crumbling off, I fear that my inexperience as a painter is showing. Be so kind and fix it up for them, will you?

Hey Fra Thanks so much for these amazing days in Italy! It was such a lovely and special experience for us. You’re a kind, respectful person with such a warm energy, we felt really comfortable from the start. It was also so nice to meet Kiko, your adorable dog, he made everything feel even more cozy. And we can’t forget to say that we loved your risotto!! 😄. Seriously, it made us so happy! Even though we had planned to do more things, time just flew by because we enjoyed every moment . We loved the balance, spending fun, quality time together, laughing and chatting, but also having our own space when we needed it. Perfect mix! The tasks fit really well with what we wanted to do, and we loved how relaxed and kind you were in organizing everything. We felt totally at ease and really happy being with you. We’re so glad we got to know you and share this time. Wishing you all the best in everything, and we hope our paths cross again soon! Lots of love, and a big hug Vale, Dinka & Kai

It is hard to describe how incredible my time with Anna, Pau and their beautiful family was. We laughed, sang, played games, watched movies and explored the beautiful surroundings of Banyoles. We experienced so many fun things together in the short time we had, that it now feels like we have known each other for months or years. From the first day on I was embraced by everybody and they made me feel like part of the family. Anna and Pau are super loving and fun people and make you feel like home instantly. I was included in all family events and got to experience the Catalan lifestyle first hand. You could really not ask for better hosts. Eloi, Jofre and Agnès are not only smart and curious but also an absolute joy to be around. We played many fun games and they are now like siblings to me. Lastly, Banyoles is a picturesque small city next to a beautiful lake and embedded in a small mountain range. It is the perfect place for outdoor activities and to relax. The family has many friends and members of the extended family in the town. It is very fun because you get to meet amazing and kind people every day. I am forever grateful for this experience and that you let me into your life. See you soon!

Mi experiencia con Dionny y su familia fue espectacular. Todos eran muy amables y hacen que los voluntarios se sientan como en casa. El trabajo es gratificante y divertido. El horario es flexible, permite que los voluntarios tengan mucho tiempo libre para realizar treks y otras excursiones en la zona. En conclusión, disfruté mucho de mi tiempo en este voluntariado y recomiendo que todos que tienen interés lo hagan!

Sara stayed with us for one month. She helped with simple household tasks and took care of our son for a week when he was ill. She could improve her cooking skills a bit 😊, but overall she has a calm and easygoing personality. We would definitely recommend her. You are always welcome back, Sara! Love from the family🥰

Staying at Lara’s home is a unique experience. Surrounded by miles of forest and mountains, it offers endless opportunities for outdoor activities—from fishing to felling trees and chopping wood to keep the house warm through winter. For those who show initiative and are hardworking, there will be plenty of time to try out her toys like the snowmobile, ATV, tractor/digger, and archery equipment. I stayed for two months in the middle of winter as a way to reset and escape the bustling city life, and it was exactly what I needed. Some of my best memories are riding through the snow-covered forest and taking her three lovely dogs out for runs. Her property also features a fully equipped mechanics workshop and a wide range of carpentry tools, so there’s always something new to learn. And if you’re an animal lover, you’ll be happy to find plenty of bunny rabbits hopping around as well. Lara is a very welcoming, encouraging and positive host and if I am ever in the area again I would definitely visit again.

Ale stayed with us for 3 months, and we truly don’t have enough words to express our gratitude for his commitment to our project. He was always willing to help with maintenance around the house, bringing a positive and vibrant spirit to everything he did. Without a doubt, he is someone who genuinely seeks to contribute in a meaningful way during the exchange period between host and Workawayer. He is fully capable of managing the routine of a household and leaving it even better than he found it. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank him for his help, friendship, and respect for our home. He is always welcome back!

I spent about a month at this nice shelter and really liked it. Of course it is always depending on the people how social the environment is but nonetheless I found some great friends and company during my stay. Not to mention all the super nice and friendly dogs that were always up for a cuddle. The first fiew days you basically shadow a person, who shows you everything you're gonna do most of your time there and then you just repeat that on your own. It mainly consisted of cleaning and walking the dogs, sometimes even washing and weeding a bit, but that's dependend on the season and weather. But overall, I really enjoyed my work there, especially the interaction with the dogs :) Regarding food: You get an allowance based on your hours (but a minimum of 30 Euros) each week with which you can buy whatever you like. Getting down the mountain really takes a bit of time and is quite the hike but Laia always made sure we got a lift down if we ran out of groceries and on your first day you normally go shopping for the following days (just ask if someone forgets when picking you up :)). After my stay here I am very sure I'll get one or two dogs in the future, so be prepared that you might not want to leave without a dog. I learned a lot about how to handle dogs and a bit about training as well and am so greateful for this experience and might even come back :) Thank you so much to Laia who basically does all the organisation with the volunteers! Best wishes!

It was wonderful! ☺️☺️ We spent 6 amazing weeks with Miia and her family in February–March. It was our first Workaway experience, and we couldn’t have wished for anything better! ☺️ We truly felt like we had stepped into a real winter wonderland with them. We learned a lot about Finnish culture and nature. Miia is a wonderful and fascinating person. I’ve rarely met a woman with such an exciting personality. She is kind, funny, very attentive, and has incredible stories. Pipsa (Miia’s mother) is also very kind and has a vibrant personality, and her husband Seppo is equally kind, helpful, and funny. They always cooked very delicious meals, and we had great conversations, we really felt like part of the family! We spent a lot of time in the sauna, played board games, went ice fishing or snowshowing with them. The work was not demanding at all, in fact, the animals were very cute, and taking care of and feeding them was a joy ☺️. Other tasks weren’t hard either; sometimes we shoveled snow, stacked wood, or heated up the sauna (which was one of Sándor’s favorite tasks 😄). We also helped in the kitchen, which was always fun in the company of Miia, Pipsa, or Krista 😁. The 6 weeks we spent with them were an incredible experience! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a true Finnish winter experience in a warm, welcoming, and wonderful environment. We would love to visit them again as soon as we have the chance! 😊 Kiitos näistä kuudesta viikosta, ne olivat ihanat 🎶

Alles was auf ihrer Profilseite beschrieben wurde, entspricht zu 100% dem was ich vorgefunden habe bzw. erleben durfte: Ich war mehrfach auf dem Hof von Laura und Jan. Mal für ein paar Tage, aber auch für mehrere Wochen. Auch alleine. Der Hof liegt wunderbar ruhig zwischen Moos, Wald und Felsen in der Sächsischen Schweiz. Man sollte also auch keine Angst davor haben, abends und nachts auf natürliche Stille und Dunkelheit zu treffen wenn man das Haus verlässt. Laura und Jan gehören zu den wertschätzendensten und respektvollsten Personen, die ich je getroffen habe. Sie sind positiv, kommunikativ, zugewandt und aufmerksam. Sie bieten allen die dort zum Helfen und Leben kommen eine gemütliche Unterkunft und eine warme, freundliche Atmosphäre. Zu den Tieren und Aufgaben: Es leben dort aktuell zwei Hunde (doch nur einer mag fremde Menschen 😉),eine Katze, 8 Hühner und 23 Tauben. Meine tägliche Routine sah so aus: Am Morgen: 1. Katze streicheln und füttern, Klo leeren 2. Hühner besuchen und notwendige Medikamente verabreichen, auẞerdem Kacke aus dem Stall entfernen 3. Tauben versorgen 4. Zwei kranke Tauben in der Quarantäne versorgen Medikamente geben und reinigen 5. Ausgedehnte Hunderunde in der wunderbaren Sächsischen Schweiz Tagsüber: Haus lüften, bei Bedarf reinigen, Katze und Hund kuscheln, Hühner besuchen und Seele baumeln lassen. Am Abend wieder Aufgaben 1 und 2 vom Morgen. Des Weiteren gibt es die Möglichkeit bei der Renovierungsarbeiten im Haus zu helfen. Zu Allem geben vorher von Laura und Jan eine Einarbeitung. Auch hierbei gehen die zwei professionell und verantwortungsvoll mit allem um. Alles kann mit den beiden besprochen werden! Ich fühlte mich jedenfalls dort immer rundum wohl. Ich war weder über- noch unterfordert. Es gab genug Zeit auch meinen eigenen Bedürfnissen und Aufgaben nach zu gehen bzw. die wunderbare Gegend zu erkunden. Ich kann diese Erfahrung nur empfehlen!

Clarissa and Giorgio are very friendly, proactive, dynamic people, and they also know how to cook a lot of delicious things. Their stay was very pleasant and enjoyable, absolutely recommended... :)