Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 7

Marie and Albin were our very first volunteers for our English course, and having them with us truly meant a lot. Their presence brought positive energy not only to our students but also to everyone in the community they met during their one-week stay. Marie and Albin did an excellent job supporting our English classes. They introduced common vocabulary to young learners and also became speaking partners for our high school students. Both students and parents were very happy and grateful for their involvement. Outside teaching, we were also happy to take Marie and Albin to explore the natural beauty of Belitong Island, Indonesia. We've visited beaches, mangroves, and rice field. We also enjoyed discovering local food together every day. Thank you for embracing local life and becoming part of our little family here. You will always be welcome back to Belitong Island. Sampai jumpa lagi.

I am so glad to have spent time at this non-profit. The hosts are incredible people doing important work selflessly, tirelessly and in such good humour. They made me feel welcome immediately and cooked gorgeous food! The children we worked with were wonderful. I enjoyed helping them with their learning and playing with them. If you get chance to be involved with this foundation, take it!!

Thank you again for the kind words and for the time spent on the land. From the beginning, there was a clear and genuine interest in the purpose behind the project, which was truly appreciated. The respect shown for the educational vision of the space meant a lot. Raz approached the construction work with patience, focus, and attention to detail. She contributed steadily to finishing the walls and working on the roof structure of the tiny house, always maintaining a calm and thoughtful attitude that was particularly valuable on a building site. Mammad brought energy and enthusiasm to the experience. At times, that energy could feel a little impulsive. The coordination before arrival proved somewhat challenging, as clearer organization and sticking more closely to the agreed times would have made the process smoother. Communication was generally easier in writing than orally, and a few practical guidelines related to daily life on the land required occasional reminders. That being said, the kindness and warmth brought to the stay were undeniable. The fact that the land felt like home and left such a strong impression is something genuinely meaningful. Gratitude for the contribution made, and very best wishes for the journey ahead.

I think Ghazi & Anna are truly generous people, hardworking and exceptional volunteers that i had so far. They also the longest staying volunteers as of now :) with the record of nine months staying at the campsite and tailing with another turkish guy that already staying for 7 & half months. Thanks to them, i have good nite sleep thinking that they run the place like their own campsite and just need little help from me. They also doing so many task that will showcase the campsite as a unique & one of a kind among the other resorts and similar places around the area. They took care of the campsite while i'm not around and they could organize their own schedule and meals (they manage their own meals with the money provided with local ingredients to cook for themselves but sometimes we also ask them to try restaurant meals and lovely Malaysian sweets);They did a lot of gardening, weeding, planting, bamboo construction (The Nest), treehouse platform, mural painting, cutting the grass weekly, watching the campsite, keeping it tidy, welcoming guests and taking care of Oyen and Bubu the cats. Ohhh i still forget many thing that they did at the campsite. Ghazi & Anna are the most reliable and indipendent volunteers, who wants to help in any way that they can for the host. I really recommend them for whoever read my reviews ( But of course i hope that they will stay again with me). Thank you very much again, and hopefully see you soon!

Thank you very much for hosting me. I was welcomed with unchained creative energy and free will. The place is beautifully situated near a vast sandy beach with the endless ocean beyond, surrounded by pine forest and open lowlands with pastures, bushes, and horses. I arrived in February after heavy rains, so everything was green. Each morning I woke to the sounds of an owl, a rooster, sparrows, and many other birds. Storks were spending their winter holidays nearby. The property includes several houses — and even its own theatre! There is always something to build, fix, or improve, which makes it an inspiring place to stay. I was given creative freedom to work on a project I enjoyed: building a low garden fence made of reed. I also appreciated the evening conversations. Hilde and Gus love to share their stories and are genuinely interested in yours as well.

Im really blessed for the time i spent in Phnom Penh with Kheng and Noah, both teaching in the Conversation Club and socialising afterwards amongst each other has made this brief WorkAway experience one of my most favorite! They both have such a good sense of humour and go above and beyond to ensure that you have an enjoyable time, I can't wait to see them again in the future! All the best until then!

This was my first workaway in France and I got to spend time with a wonderful family.I was a beginner in English and could barely speak French, but they welcomed me warmly. Joanna is a very friendly and active woman. Didier is also kind and gentle, and taught me games. The children are also very friendly, kind and cute. And Elizabeth is always cheerful. They had a very peaceful atmosphere. I fell asleep early at night and had difficulty communicating, but I'm very grateful for the warm welcome they gave me. It's a wonderful home and a wonderful family!

Our stay with Astrid and her kids was truly wonderful. We stayed for about 10 days, and from the very beginning we felt welcome and comfortable. Her children are absolutely lovely – kind, joyful, and easy to connect with. It was a pleasure spending time with them. The tasks varied, eg. maintenance work, helping around the house, cooking, picking up the kids from school, and other daily activities. What we appreciated most was the trust Astrid placed in us. She really made us feel like part of the family, not just helpers. She even introduced us to her friends and we got to spend a beautiful dinner evening together with lots of music and great conversations. It was such a special experience and made our stay even more meaningful. Overall, it was a truly beautiful experience and we would absolutely recommend staying with Astrid.

Staying with Moxi in Yunquera was awesome!! She's great at communicating and very understanding when you need some time to yourself. The area itself is beautiful and definitely worth exploring :)

Doing this workaway was so much fun! Working for Mila was a pleasure. She's such a kind, positive person. It was cool to get to see Keelung through her eyes. She introduced us (me and the other workawayers) to so many traditional Taiwanese meals. The apartment is in a great location; right next to a bus stop, a 10 minute walk to the night market, and walking distance from a mountain full of hiking trails. It's in a very busy area, so potential workawayers should be prepared for heavy traffic and a lot noise.

Dom was an excellent Workawayer and honestly just a really solid guy to have around. We had a great time talking with him in our free time, and he brought a calm, positive energy into the house and the school. Even though Chinese New Year disrupted what was supposed to be a full teaching week, Dom still stepped in and taught our weekend classes, and he did it with real initiative and pride. On a personal level, Dom also taught me a lot and gave genuinely helpful advice that I’ll carry with me. I really wish we’d had more time together, but the time we did have was absolutely brilliant. Thanks again Dom for your help, your patience, and for putting up with my jokes haha. We hope you had a great experience too. Both me and Kheng miss you already my friend.

Alice contacted us quite last minute, and accepting her request was definitely the right decision! She joined us at a perfect time, just as we were continuing the woodwork on the second tiny house that Marco had helped restart. Thanks to her solid DIY skills and her confidence with all the tools, we were able to make great progress. She quickly became fully involved in building the roof structure and pallet walls, and her contribution allowed the construction to move forward smoothly. Beyond her practical abilities, Alice brought excellent communication skills, a thoughtful attitude, and a very positive energy to the project. She was easy to work with, attentive, and genuinely committed to doing things properly. It was also particularly touching that she chose to come back for a short visit with her mother four weeks after her stay. That meant a lot to us and says everything about the connection we shared. We are especially happy that her very first Workaway experience met her expectations, and we thank her again for her valuable help, her trust, and her enthusiasm. We wish her all the very best in her future adventures — and she will always be welcome back here!

We can't recommend staying with Lou and the dogs enough. We had such a wonderful 16 day stay there. We were sitting now on WorkAway looking at other places in Asia, seeing dogs in those ads, and just thinking of our favourites in Mexico. We loved all the dogs: Jack, Angie, Malek, Leah, Nash, Mia, Nika and Miguelito. We miss them so much, and also Lou of course, and her mother! Such wonderful persons and big hearts. We shared many meals, talked about everything regarding life and culture, laughs and funny moments. We felt very much at home and were very sad to leave. From the first minute we felt very welcome, and Lou is a superb host in every aspect, and so generous. More than anything, we gained a good friend during these 16 days, and memories we won't forget. Thank you so much for hosting us, your friendship and give kisses to the dogs!

Beautifull boat, in amazing place, the boat Is in one small private island, with one big swimmingpool, Gym, all service.. After work you can take a rest in the resort, walk around the Island.. swimm in the private beach, Simone Is very friendly, help me with the food, give me one very clean bedroom, the boat Is very big, inside there are two bathroom, Is possibile cook inside the boat, very beautifull experience.. you can sailing around Langkawi, It's very interesting. i will come back in the future surely.

The most loving and kind person our teachers have met in a very long time. She has tonnes of positive energy and that was infectious. Saying goodbye to Catarina was the most difficult part we all went through. Our children loved her to bit and we are thankful to her. We do miss her greatly.

We stayed with Jess and Al for four days while passing through the area and hoping to experience a short but meaningful Workaway exchange. From the moment we arrived, we were genuinely blown away by their generosity and hospitality. They welcomed us into their home with openness and kindness, immediately making us feel comfortable and included. As hosts, they were incredibly generous — not only in sharing their space and meals, but also in allowing flexibility with our working hours so that we could explore the surrounding area. That balance made a real difference to our experience. The accommodation is set up in a spacious caravan on their land, separate from the main house. It is comfortable, private, and absolutely a feasible and enjoyable Workaway setup. We had everything we needed and felt very well looked after. Their home is ideally located near a beautiful mountain range with several walking trails and waterfall swimming spots, which was an added bonus after a day’s work. Being able to head out for a hike or cool off in a nearby waterfall made the whole experience even more special. Al spent most of the working hours alongside us and was a pleasure to work with — happy, informative, and genuinely engaging. Jess was equally present in the evenings, bringing her joyful nature and wonderful storytelling to the dinner table. Their two boys were also great fun to be around — equally charming and full of energy. For anyone interested in sports, they are impressive basketball players and always keen to get involved in a game. Overall, this was a Workaway experience well worth doing. We felt appreciated for the work we contributed and grateful for the warmth we received in return. We would happily recommend Jess and Al to other Workawayers looking to explore the Bay of Plenty and surrounds.

Alienor stayed 2 weeks with me and is a very pleasant and helpful person. She worked hard and asked questions so that she was confident of doing things the right way. I was pleased to help her with her English and I learned a tiny bit of French as well. She is sensible and reliable, showing initiative when needed. I appreciate the times she worked alone when I was not feeling strong enough. I hope she finds the university course she wants to follow.

Hei Selma! She is a really good workawayer, was adapting to the mood of the house and with the dogs and the works! She stayed here for one month in winter period and she was good to adapt in the army bed in the workshop without problems. About the skills she cook really good and found every time some new chellenge with the works. Maybe she'll come back in summer and I'm already ready to host her! See you soon!

Matt and Lucy stayed with us for about 5 weeks. They were excellent house guests; tidy, respectful and proactive with chores and were awesome workers. They helped us with renovation tasks like sanding and painting and some more complex tasks also. The quality of their work was very high, and they worked hard despite the Queensland heat and humidity. They were fun to have around, and I can recommend them highly.

Here is a (long overdue!) excellent review for the perfect volunteer who helped us restart the project after what can only be described as a “rainy year.” Marco first contacted us in early November with a thoughtful and detailed message that perfectly matched our expectations. He was supposed to join us a little over two weeks later, after arriving in Thailand. However, as the rain was still pouring down, we had to wait for better weather before bringing in an excavator to clear and prepare the land. We therefore had to postpone his arrival, and Marco was incredibly easy-going and understanding about the change. In the end, he joined us on December 7th. Because of our usual hectic schedule, Marco spent his first week working quite independently — cleaning the land and preparing parts of the second tiny house so construction could properly resume the following week. His second week was dedicated to restarting the construction of the second tiny house, which had been suspended due to the terrible weather conditions. Marco did a great team job, and the four walls were completed during that week. He was also a tremendous moral support while we dealt with construction materials (pallets and wood panels) that had suffered badly from the rain and from termites. Marco managed to save and restore a significant part of them — a HUGE thank you for that! On top of his practical skills, Marco’s excellent communication, constant good mood, kindness, and positive attitude truly made a difference. Always appreciative (especially for the provided food), always supportive, and always ready to make things easier. We are sincerely grateful for his contribution in helping us bring the project back to life after a very, very, very challenging period. We would gladly welcome him again anytime and wish him all the very best for what comes next!