Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 6

It was a pleasure to host Romain. He was very helpful, very kind and he engaged in interesting conversation. He helped us to paint some rooms in preparation of upcoming residencies and events, he helped to prepare the garden for planting and helped with organisation around the property. We really value his help and his presence here at our residency. Thank you Romain!

Ich war fast genau 4 Wochen bei Stefania zu Gast und die Zeit ist schneller vergangen als gedacht. Die meiste Zeit war ich alleine im Haus und Garten mit Hund Penny und die zwei liebevollen Katzen. Das war meine erste Erfahrung mit Katzen zu wohnen doch alles lief überraschend gut, denn ich habe die beiden ins Herzen geschlossen. Die Aufgaben im Haus und Garten waren leicht und überschaubar, denn wirklich viel gab es nicht zu tun. Stefania ist eine selbstbewusste Frau, die in ihrem Leben gelernt hat, das meiste alleine zu erledigen und zu meistern. Die wenigen gemeinsamen Tagen in ihrem Haus waren harmonisch und ruhig. Ich habe gelernt, dass Pasta keine Nudeln sind. Ich konnte mich sehr gut in Achtsamkeit, Rücksicht, Respekt und Gelassenheit, aber auch in Kommunikation und Fremdsprachen üben. Ich hatte die Gelegenheit mich in englisch auszuüben und auch tiefgründigere Gespräche zu führen. Für den Austausch auf italienisch, war mir Google Übersetzer sehr dienlich, obwohl ich dank meiner rumänischen Wurzeln, vieles verstehen konnte. Auch diese Erfahrung bleibt für mich unvergesslich. Ich bin sehr erfreut und dankbar, die Stefania, ihr Sohn, ihre Bekannte und ihre vierbeinige Lieblinge , aber auch ihr schönes Haus und Garten kennengelernt zu haben und zu genießen und halte es für möglich, dass wir uns irgendwann wiedersehen werden. Herzlichen Dank für alles Stefania.

Neive is amazing! She is a lovely girl with a lot of good energy and a positive vibe atitude! She entered our family dynamic without any issue and made herself part of the family in no time! I think she has a lot to offer to anyone who would like to have her as part of their project! Hopefully you will be blessed as we have been to meet her and have an Aussie friend around the world! You are wlcome at our home anytime Neive!!!

Trully amazing hosts! Uttam and Sahadev treated me like family since the first moment. If you want to know the real Nepal go stay with them. I learned from them so much and I only wish I can spend more time with them, Top Workaway host but you need to be proactive and show you are motivated to participate as they would never ask you to work for them.

Fabian was nicely motivated and got to work both independently and with the other volunteers. He turned out to be a natural talent for welding and for our welder it was a great pleasure to teach him! We shared meals and also attended a concert. And we hope to see him again in about a month when he plays the horn at the Rotterdam Concertgebouw! Thanks Fabian!

What a nice, funny and lovely couple are you two. And what a surprise when we came back to our house. You both took great care of our house, chickens and garden. and also did some awesome jobs. Feel always welcome for a visit or short stay.

We really enjoyed Steve's short stay with us. He is interesting, kind and fun to be around. Steve got in and tackled all the outdoor tasks with enthusiasm, worked well with our other WorkAway, Sam and fitted into the household routines easily. Holly thoroughly enjoyed his calm and supportive presence and was sad to say goodbye to him. Thanks Steve for joining us, we wish you all the best with your future travels, we hope this adventure can shed some light on what you want to do next. Best of luck.

Paolina stayed with us for just over a month as a volunteer, and it was a really great experience to host her. She is friendly and good spirited, and always took her responsibilities seriously. In addition to carrying out the reception work assigned to her, she assisted in organising activities for guests, and always made an effort to make all the guests and other volunteers feel at home. We would highly recommend her , and wish her all the best. We are certain that she will visit us again one day :)

It was a pleasure to host Hannah at our farm. She was very helpful, respectful and a fast learner, picking up new tasks with ease. She showed maturity beyond her years and good judgement. Amoung other things, she took on full responsbility for managing our farm animals, which we were grateful for. We would highly recommend Hannah to other hosts. We have certainly made a new friend and plan to keep in touch.

I had a great experience staying here for two weeks. Marco and Cor were lovely hosts with lots of good food, conversation and local recommendations easily accessible with one of the bikes. On the days the other volunteers were there I learned lots of new skills working with metal and everyone was very friendly and supportive. Being in the center of town it was easy to jump on a bike and go explore the city or train to somewhere else for a day trip. Hope to see you all again sometime!

Leonard is an enthusiastic and committed host. He has some great plans for the future and lots of different building and construction projects on the go. Everybody got given their own job and unfortunately we didn't get the opportunity to work together very often, so didn't feel we were able to contribute as efficiently as we could have.  We worked 8:30 - 1:30 Monday to Friday and between the 5 of us everyone took turns to cook lunches and dinners using the food available in the house. We were lucky that the other volunteers living there during our visit were a good bunch and we had an enjoyable stay. It would be a difficult to visit Rome from here (the closest train station is more than 3 hours walk away). However, the lake is very beautiful and there is plenty of time for relaxing, cuddling Wadi 😻 and exploring the local walking/cycling trails. Unfortunately Laura wasn't there for most of our stay but we wish both of them all the best for the future.

Thank you to Daniel and Kath for hosting us at Wallaya Farm for just over a week. Daniel is a patient teacher and, above all, an excellent cook! We learned so much during our stay here: roof repair, fence installation, animal care, creating a vegetable garden... The farm is beautiful, a little paradise surrounded by a national park, and very peaceful in the middle of splendid flora and fauna. The walk to the Gerringong waterfall is well worth the detour!

I really enjoyed my volunteering experience in Barra de California. Kevin is a very kind, generous, and welcoming person. I especially appreciated sharing meals with him, and he is a great cook! The tasks were varied and well balanced. One day, I would work with Kevin on activities like painting, DIY projects, or repairing bikes. The next day, I would be at the school: in the morning with younger children at daycare, and in the afternoon with older kids teaching basic English. I loved working with the children, and it also helped me improve my Spanish, as I prepared my lessons in English but explained them in Spanish. I also had a good amount of free time, with a bike available to explore the area, which is really beautiful. However, it’s important to know that the experience can be quite calm and sometimes a bit solitary, so you should be comfortable spending time on your own and enjoy exploring by yourself. One small downside is that the workdays with Kevin are not always very organized, and tasks can be given at the last minute. It’s not a big issue, but it’s good to be aware of it. Finally, an important tip: make sure to confirm your arrival with Kevin while you are on the bus, and do not get off at Santa Cantina stop, but at the next one (this is not mentioned in the description).

Mon séjour chez Laurence fut aussi bref (5 jours) que réussi ! En effet, le travail (quasi-tout en extérieur au jardin) était basé sur la confiance et l'autonomie, l'hébergement très attentionné (dans une chambre toute fraichement refaite!) et les échanges enrichissants (même si nous partagions déjà beaucoup de valeurs communes). Et je n'ai eu ni froid en mars (cheminée king-size), ni faim (cuisine adaptée selon mes habitudes!) ni soif (grâce à la limonade faite maison). Bref, une expérience réussie que je recommande à mon tour à d'autres ! Merci Laurence pour ton accueil, et aussi encore pour les plantes qui ont bien pris dans mon jardin !

We would like to sincerely thank Inigo for his time with us. He brought a very kind and gentle spirit, and it was clear that he connected well with fellow volunteers. Our preschool teachers especially appreciated having him around as his presence was warm and supportive, and he shared valuable knowledge that enriched the environment for both the team and the children. He showed openness, respect, and a genuine interest in the local community, which we deeply value. It was a pleasure to have someone who engaged thoughtfully and contributed with such a positive attitude. We understand that his journey across Africa included a range of experiences, and we sincerely hope that at least during his time with us he felt the care, intention, and dedication of our team. While not everything can be foreseen, we do our best to create a space where each person feels supported and genuinely welcomed, as part of a family built on love, honesty, and commitment to our work. Although he was not able to stay for the full planned period, we are very grateful for the time we shared, as well as for his grace, knowledge, and understanding of local realities. Inigo will always be welcome back, and we would be happy to host him again in the future to continue growing and sharing together!

Leo and Maëllie were wonderful farm guests and great workers! Welcome back anytime.

Twan and Romy just spent a refreshing and productive month with us . Twan is a multi skilled hard worker with a determination to get a task done. We blitzed many areas of our homestead - from over grown gardens, to finishing stone walls and redecorating interior walls. His level positive energy was a pleasure to have around. The dogs loved their regular morning and evening hikes - they are missed by all! Welcome back anytime !

I stayed in Ireland for two weeks and had a wonderful experience with Deej. The place is very quiet and peaceful — you can hear the birds and really enjoy nature. It’s a large property with an old house and plenty of land filled with trees, creating a calm and inspiring atmosphere. During my stay, I helped with renovation work such as painting, as well as outdoor tasks like preparing the ground for the vegetable garden and planting flowers and trees. The work was varied and enjoyable. Evenings were especially nice, as we shared delicious vegetarian meals together with Deej, the other Workawayers, and the artist residents. It was a great opportunity to connect and exchange experiences. Deej was also very kind and welcoming. She took me to the nearby town for a walk with her dog, and we visited Cloughjordan Eco Village, which I was very interested in. She even treated us to a restaurant meal to thank us, which was very thoughtful. Overall, I had a peaceful, meaningful, and enriching stay. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys nature, creativity, and a relaxed atmosphere.

We got so lucky to stay with Shawn and Michael for two weeks! In the first week, they showed us how to take care of all of their animals and in the second week they went on holiday and we got to do it all on our own. We learned soo much about how to take care of different kinds of animals, had the most stunning room with a balcony and delicious vegan food! They made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived, were so generous and we truly had the best time at their sanctuary. It was so beautiful to see how they would do everything to promise all of their animals a forever home. We were soo happy when they asked us to come back and we’re counting the days already!

We were delighted to have Charlie as a volunteer, and only sorry that she couldn't be with us for more than one week. The highlight of the week was her presentation to the children about her amazing travels to over 70 countries.