Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 7

It was lovely to stay with Goshen and Katrina for the week, they were very welcoming into their home. Goshen recommended great areas to explore around Geelong and beyond and even took the time out to take us to a few places himself. It was nice to be able to share dinner all together at the end of the day and talk and relax. We enjoyed the tasks we were given throughout the week and learnt about permaculture whilst we were there. Thank you for having us!

Ela and Gajka Well what can we say they were fantastic . They loved being outside even in the cold . They took our dogs for walks . We had a great time with them . So tidy and very helpful . We were going to see family but it did not happen. We highly recommend them to anyone who needs help. We are hoping to have the ladies back in the summer . No hesitation at all .

We took care of Ruth's cozy home while their family was away on vacation. The house was very clean and beautiful, surrounded by green. They let us stay with our dogs, which was amazing, as they live literally behind a forest. :) The communication with Ruth was very easy during our stay and before that. Everytime we had a question she was answering and helping us out. Thank you once again for this awesome opportunity. :D

What a wonderful week spent at Doris and Ata's homestead. They are genuinely amazing humans and I felt right at home. Thank you, Doris and Ata, for sharing your knowledge, wisdom, and stories, and for opening your home for such a nourishing experience. Also, for providing such a strong example of what excellent land stewardship, eco-leadership, and interdependence can look like. Even more than learning a new skill that I've wanted to for so long (cobb building), I very much enjoyed all our conversations at the dining table. Tuning in with nature, especially at the river, was exactly what I needed as well. I'll never forget this experience and hope to carry all I've learned with me to my future endeavors!!

We spent 3 weeks at Sophia and Yvo’s place. 1 week was painting their flat in Lübeck and 2 weeks helping on the farm, mainly with the animals and their dwellings. We had the chance to explore the city as well as experience farm life. The food from Sophia and Yvo’s organic shop is absolutely delicious! Thank you for everything! Barbora&Alex

Ellie stayed with me a few weeks in summer 24. She is very nice, fun to be with and seriously good help. Responsible and hard working, super with the animals and not shy to try out new things. I was really impressed by her working the wood chipper! Always welcome back Ellie!

Paola was a calm and open-minded person who was always positive about new experiences. We had a really good time together. Our daughter always enjoyed playing with her, and it meant a lot to us. She also happily enjoyed the meals my wife cooked every day, which made us very happy. We made great memories together, like going to the zoo and visiting a ski resort. We truly appreciated the time we shared with her.

Amanda spent almost 10 days with us on our project, and the time we shared with her was truly memorable. She worked wonderfully with the younger children, engaging them through games and painting, and helped them learn many new things in a fun and creative way. Beyond her work with the children she was always ready to help with household tasks and supported us in every possible way. Her presence brought a lot of positivity, warmth, and energy to our space. We wish Amanda all the very best for her future and truly hope that we get a chance to meet again soon hopefully in a school setting or another meaningful project together.

Sofia stayed her for one month. She is the best volunteer for the month for sure.When other all are having mistake with works she was the only one understand evrything and recpect everyone. I got some good reviews becouse of sofia. Thanks for staying here and helping out with everything. With your age you are dooing well. Good luck !

Mon copain et moi avons passé deux semaines chez Frédérique – et c’était absolument génial ! Frédérique est très gentille, accueillante, ouverte et elle était vraiment intéressée à nous connaître et à rendre notre séjour exceptionnel. Les tâches dans sa belle maison étaient variées. En plus, Frédérique a pris le temps de nous apprendre beaucoup de choses sur la vie culturelle à Douarnenez. Je recommande vivement de la rejoindre pour un Workaway. Un grand MERCI encore  :)

I stayed with Justine in January and I felt welcomed and comfortable in her home. I helped with house cleaning and weeding. Justine took me to see the redwoods at night and to see glow worms! I had a lovely time.

Jo and Ksenia were so nice. They brought lots of happiness and joy to the students. Exchanging the culture with these two were also great memories too. Hope to work with you all again sometime Cheers Rifqi

I spent two weeks with Lynne and Arthur. It was a wonderful time. The bus to sleep in is perfect. The food is delicious. The work is very satisfying. And the view is fantastic. Definitely recommended.

We stayed with Ute for approximately three weeks and we wish it could have lasted longer. It was so much fun, we really liked spending time with Ute. There are various ways to help: baking, computer support, gardening, cleaning. Besides working, there was a perfect mix between spending time together learning about Japanese customs (especially during the new year season) and having our own space to retreat. The place is beautiful and quiet, highly recommended if you want a break from city life. We are really grateful as it was our first workaway experience and it exceeded our expectations. We hope to stay in touch and meet Ute again ! 🤗 Daniel & Carole

I spent a week in Chikomba School sitting and helping in different classes, interacting with students and teachers. I really enjoyed my time being around the community. Philip even picked me up on the first day from Nkhata Bay, which I really appreciated. He and the family are great hosts and took such good care of me during the week I was there. The kids are so fun to be around, very helpful in everything I needed and very welcoming. Philip is a really nice guy, a very good communicator, very clear and direct, always polite and considerate. I stayed in a spare room at Philip's house, simple and functional with lots of space to spread and hang clothes etc. Philip even gave me a key to lock my room if I wanted to. Breakfast was delicious, cooked by Philip and Gift in the mornings, really delicious and filling. There was always eggs for protein, such as omelette with bread and guacamole, French toast, cassava, or chips. The school is about a 30min walk (or 10min motorbike ride) from the house, which is actually very beautiful as there are always views of the surrounding hills around. The school day starts at about 7:30am, so I was up at 6am, ready to leave home at about 7am. Lunch was at school, things like rice and beans or nsima and vegetables. The school day then finished at 2pm, after which I would walk home or spend some time with the students. There is a beautiful beach about 30min hike down the hill from Philips' house, and I went there a couple of times for a swim. The main besxh Chikale is about 45min walk from the school too. You're very free to roam about, I always just made sure I let someone from the family know if I was going to be out for a long time. Dinner at home was nsima with something like greens, chicken, or fish. The last day Philip baked us a cake, which was such a nice gesture (and I'm especially grateful as it was my main meal on the next long travel day I had back to the border!). It's such a nice community and a nice family, I would definitely recommend!

Dina is an extraordinary person and the opportunity to spend time with her and the rare chance to be in up in the beautiful hills above Saulxures-sur-Moselotte was wonderful. We had almost ten days of real serenity and calm. Dina's intelligence and sensitivity was a balm to the soul. The work was enjoyable and Dina was very clear with her needs. Our work was appreciated and the jobs that were required of us were enjoyable. The surroundings are beautiful and Dina is invested in the landscape; we learned a lot from her about the history and the nature of the place. We had many lovely walks in the surrounding woods and on the country roads in the Hautes Voges. Accommodations are comfortable and the setting is very peaceful. A wonderful experience and we shared a lot of laughs! Thanks so much, we hope we'll get to come back one day!

I spent 10 days volunteering here over the 2025 festive Christmas period. Francis was very flexible with me changing my arrival and departure days a few times, due to some unforeseen circumstances that's resulted in some changes in my schedule. Francis, Aidah and the kids were very welcoming, the kids will love you from the start. The programme itself is very flexible, we organised and played some games with the kids, I even did some dancing lessons with them. If you have any ideas of specific things you'd like to do with them, speak to Francis and he'll be very open to this. If on the other hand you want to spend time with the kids but don't have any ideas, also speak to Francis, as there are plenty of materials and ideas for things to do with them. While we were there it was Christmas holidays, therefore the nursery school (on which we based our activities) was closed. The school is just a short 10-15min walk from the house. We were there normally for 10am; the first session was 10am-12pm, then we would walk back home for lunch, and then attend 2-4pm for the second session (but you will determine and clarify this with Francis). Breakfast is usually arranged by Aidah or the amazing Jennifer, and it can be anything from the nearby shops, from sambusas to yogurt and cake. Speak with Aidah for this; sometimes you might need to get breakfast for yourself and Aidah will compensate you. Lunch is usually something like rice and vegetables or matoke, cooked by Aidah. After the programme, you are free to go and do wherever you want. Dinner is around 8pm and it's usually a takeaway, such as rolex with chips or chicken with chips, or anything else from the nearby street food or supermarkets. You might need to help with taking care of the young kids at home at night, but speak to Francis to clarify any concerns. Kigungu is a very lively village, with many bars to go to at night (Magala is definitely the highlight to enjoy and party to Ugandan and other African music!). You can walk around the airstrip, with beautiful views of the lake, birds, fishing boats and sunsets. It was a nice place to spend Christmas and New Year! There are many small shops, Airtel/MNT agents, street food stalls, bodas to take you to Entebbe for 5k (about 15' ride away). Entebbe itself is very nice and chilled, with many restaurants and cafes to enjoy, and some small beaches. Thank you Francis for your hospitality and support!

Thanks for your kindness and support our school. It was a great time working with you and sorry for not being at school as I was being busy handling out to the front line soldiers during the conflicts. Actually, we are doing our best to keep the school open and running free for all the children in the rural villages. Million thanks to volunteers especially Mr. Zack for your time and support spending 2 weeks with us. Welcome all volunteers who wishes to practice teaching English or just to share knowledge of English with poor children here. We open to host everyone. And now really looking for more people to join us. And recommend Mr. Zack to others as well. Thanks and the best wishes to you always, Sovavannarith, Family and Students

It was a wonderful experience. Min is a wonderful person, very sweet and always available if you have any problems. (We didn't have any, by the way.) It was rewarding to have the opportunity to spend time here, helping the kids and children learn English and learning about the local culture. You can really see Min's passion for teaching and moving this project forward, and that's fantastic. It was nice to be part of this "family," even if it was for a short time. We highly recommend this experience!