Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 7

Super nice couple!! It was great to have them here and they helped us a lot with our projects.

We couldn't have asked for better volunteers than Elin and Sophie. They jumped right into life here with enthusiasm and a 'can-do' attitude. Elin and Sophie helped us with a variety of tasks, from gardening and painting to market/food prep. They helped us get organized ready for our upcoming guests, they work well individually & were an excellent team. They were hardworking, & considerate volunteers who went the extra mile, we highly recommend them to any future host.

Adela has been a very valuable member of our team during her time at our English School. She showed a positive attitude, responsibility, and a genuine willingness to support our students and staff. Her presence brought an international perspective to the classroom, and students felt motivated to interact with her in English. She was kind, respectful, and always open to participating in activities and contributing to the school environment. We appreciate her commitment, energy, and the cultural exchange she shared with our community. It was a pleasure to have her with us, and we truly value the impact she had on our students’ learning experience. We wish Adela all the best in her future projects and hope she always remembers us as a special part of her journey.

Erhard came our home , got on great with all our kids, got stuck into all sorts of work on our farm. Would highly recommend Erhard, hard working , engaging and fun.

We weren't originally going to do a Workaway in Wellington but we managed to squeeze in a few days with Rachel, and really glad we did! She was very welcoming and friendly, and made time to chat to us even though she had a lot going on at work! She gave us some great tips about Wellington, including telling us about the Orca monitoring Facebook group which meant we were able to spot some orca on our last day! Thanks Rachel 😊

It was a treat having Caroline stay with us. She is proactive, very easy to talk to, and was wonderful with our two young children. Always willing to help and very pleasant. Thanks for everything, Caroline!

I had a great time. Even if the place was full it felt quiet and peaceful. The shift where short in the evening so I had all day to explore. The people working there where welcoming and super friendly. I did a tour and it was super interesting. Had a great time!

Miriam stayed with us for a month and was a great help to our family. She was very caring with my daughter, showing such kindness, gentleness, and patience, and it was clear from the start that she has a naturally warm and nurturing way with children. She also helped with a variety of household tasks, always approaching everything with a positive attitude and a willingness to help. She was reliable, considerate, and very easy to have in our home. And gave all the pets lots of attention too so they didn’t feel left out!

Ya extrañamos la hermosa energia de Lai! Super compañera, talentosa, responsable y amorosa. Mas que agradecidos de haber cruzado caminos. Nos dejo un mural increiblee en las paredes de nuestro casita, cocino unos riquisimos pastries, nos ayudo con tareas del campito y le dio mucho amor a nuestra perrita, a nuestra casita y a toda la familia. Mas que super recomendada ! Te queremos Lai

Working for Jane was an absolute pleasure in so many ways! Her property is beautifully curated and a delight to be on - made up of lush bush, a flowing river (suitable for dips!), fruit trees and flowers. There was good variation amongst the daily projects that kept us engaged and busy. The added bonus was the gorgeous studio, Jane's humor&company, and the delicious dinnertime meals. Coromoandel is a special place, and we are very grateful for our time spent here - thank you Jane!!

Berna y Manu son un amor! Con una energia muy amorosa y tranquila , dejaron ese mismo sentir en nuestro hogar. Se integraron super bien con toda la dinamica de trabajo (en plena temporada alta) y participaron de la creacion de proyectos que hoy viven en el hostel! Le dieron mucho cariño a nuesta perrita Moka , hicieron unos almohadones increibles de colores para el patio, compartimos navidad, guitarreadas, mates, atardeceres, playita, olas y un verano hermoso! Por siempre en nuestras corazones! Afortunados de tenerlos en nuestra familia :)

I had a really fun stay with Joanna, Didier, Elisabeth and the kids. Argelès-sur-mer is a beautiful area . It's perfect for appreciating nature all around you. The family also took good care of me. They were mindful of my vegetarian diet and very hospitable. I improved my French, especially thanks to Joanna teaching me new words every day. This was my first Workaway experience and I want to thank you all for making me feel so welcomed. It was a pleasure to get to know the whole family. You are all wonderful.

Una muy buena experiencia con Iso y Rory, chicxs fantasticxs, responsables, trabajadores, atentos y encantadores. Muy amorosos con los animales y el equipo, felices de volver a recibirlos en el refugio!

Beautiful location, AMAZING dogs, great food and wonderful company, the best work away ever? We spent two weeks here - it was so amazing to start every morning with a long hike with the dogs, all amazing and loving in their own ways. We also got to help out at a sterilisation clinic which was great experience. We enjoyed our time with Krizsztina, she was so welcoming and a great chef - we enjoyed our dinners together, especially one evening cooking over the fire with the dogs, beautiful!

Desde el primer momento, mi experiencia con Alejandro en María Pinto fue muy especial. Es una persona con amplios conocimientos en distintas áreas, especialmente en plantas, semillas (es un guardián de ellas), cultura indígena, geografía, arte... Siempre tiene nuevos proyectos en mente, lo que genera un aprendizaje constante. Compartir tiempo con él es muy enriquecedor. Además, es una persona tranquila que crea un ambiente donde los voluntarios se sienten cómodos y bienvenidos. Su espacio es hermoso, acogedor y rodeado de naturaleza. Las tareas fueron principalmente limpieza, pintura y organización del lugar. Gracias Alejandro, por tu generosidad y por todo lo compartido! Me voy muy agradecido y con ganas de regresar!

I spent two weeks here and had an amazing experience. The place is very remote, deep in the jungle in the south of Costa Rica, waking up to monkeys and being surrounded by nature was unforgettable. Colin is a very generous and attentive host. He made sure we were always comfortable, cooked great meals, and took us surfing and boogie boarding. It really felt like being welcomed into his home. The work was mostly construction (we helped build stairs), which was interesting, even if it can be hot. The tents are spacious, comfortable, and well set up. Overall a 5/5 experience. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and immersive stay.

I stayed with Hiroshi-san for one week in August. Although there was no boat-building to experience, Hiroshi-san made sure to provide a range of cultural activities that contributed to a very memorable time overall. Hiroshi-san is a very inquisitive, disciplined and particular individual who appreciates clear communication. During my week’s stay, I helped to clean his house and supported with his gallery bar (one of his many creative projects). I met other local artists and craftsmen, including furniture makers, potters and boat-builders, and Hiroshi-san’s local kendo club and former workawayers. We travelled a lot by car throughout Okayama and even up to Tottori, so I was able to see much of the landscape in this region. I really appreciated this as it was my first time in rural Japan, and Hiroshi-san was very open in sharing his upbringing and his life experience, providing a real insight into local life. He is a good conversation partner, and in our time together we discussed a variety of topics, including history, culture and tradition; political and social issues; our careers; language exchange; music and art. My trip was very timely as I had the rare opportunity to participate in a workshop to create an Okinawan style of funadama (船霊) by Japan’s first female sabani boat-builder 國岡 恭子 Kyoko Kunioka. I also had the privilege of sailing into the Seto Inland Sea with ‘Jomon-san’ (雨宮国広 Kunihiro Amemiya) and learned of his incredible project, ‘Minna ミンナ’! These were truly very special experiences that I will never forget. I look forward to keeping in touch with Hiroshi-san, and the many others I have since met -- じゃあまたね！

Kathleen and Philippe are incredibly friendly and kind-hearted people. I had a fantastic time staying with them. We cooked together every day, which always led to great conversations and lots of laughter. I also helped them with gardening. During our outings together, they showed me some amazing places, and I met some really nice people. I’m going to miss them both very much, and I highly recommend that everyone stop by and lend a hand.

Our experience with Chris was wonderful. She cooked amazing food; I still haven't forgotten the vegetarian lasagna. Doing yoga together was also a real pleasure. Thank you for being our guest. We hope to see you again.

As soon as I get to the ranch, felt immediately at home, warmly welcomed by Loraine, Jack and their fun kids. I knew I was at the right place when we started to talk about NBA for two hours and my first night ! Loraine and Jack are good communicator, flexible and caring hosts. I always did my tasks with pleasure, learning A LOT from their knowledge and skills, especially about tree planting and preservation ! The cultural exchange part was next-level for me through all our discussions, extremely grateful for that. Big up to the kids/siblings and the local baristas in the studio! Love you my American family 🫶🫶🫶 !!!