Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 8

It was a wonderful experience hosting Zan as she is very bright, friendly, motivated and very easy to get on with. She did an enormous amount of weeding for me, which she piled on to the compost heaps and also cooked a yummy dahl. She was self motivated and cleaned up after herself (and me) in the kitchen too. I really enjoyed showing her some of the local sites including Rektango, Franko Street Eats, Kingston Beach, MONA and Bonorong from the outside and the Hobart Rivulet where we unsuccessfully looked for platypuses. I would highly recommend Zan and wish her all the best in her travels.

Long story short: Julie and the dogs are the best and it was the best decision to go there! More detailed: I spent a bit more than two weeks with Julie and the dogs and it was an amazing experience. Julie's house is really nice. I had my own (very cozy and beautiful) room and it's located outside the main center, which I personally really liked. I walked the dogs twice a day and Julie was super flexible with the schedule (I also work online). At night we often watched documentaries, shared some dinners and always had something to talk about. Julie is a very open-minded, humorous, kind and caring person. She took care of me when I got sick and also checked in with me after I had left. Julie, I thank you for everything! I miss you and the dogs already!

My stay with Elsa was truly amazing! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, she was incredibly kind and supportive. When I initially had some difficulties settling in, she was there for me and helped me feel comfortable and welcome. The workload was very reasonable, and most days we were finished by late morning/lunchtime, which left plenty of time to explore or relax. Whenever I needed to adjust my schedule because of personal plans, she was always open to talking about it. The house is beautiful, and the accommodation is excellent. The view from the bedroom is honestly the best – waking up to it every day was such a gift. The bathroom is also great, and overall I felt very comfortable and at home. Beyond the work, I truly enjoyed our many meaningful conversations. I also loved spending time with the cat and was very happy to meet her children and be part of the family life. It felt like more than just a Workaway stay – it felt like being part of a home. I highly recommend asking Elsa for recommendations about what to see in Vancouver. She shared the most beautiful spots with me, and thanks to her tips, I was able to create so many wonderful memories. I would absolutely recommend staying with her!

Abby and Devin stayed with us from the USA (up near the Canadian border on the Great Lakes), and they were absolutely fantastic! They wanted to be good advocates for America given the current climate — and they completely nailed it. They are a wonderful couple: thoughtful, engaging, and full of interesting, nuanced perspectives on life, psychology and relationships. I found conversation with them meaningful and fun. They even got on great well with an unnamed member of our family who is going through a rebellious stage. While they were here, they did heaps of work plastering and helping finish the Gyprock. They were proactive, capable, and took pride in doing things properly - including the cleanup which is not so common. Beyond the work, they were a joy to have around — polite, gracious, and easy company. We made several trips to our local bar, Shout Brewery, for trivia nights, which were a real highlight. Honestly, I would have happily had them stay six months — it wouldn’t have been too long. If you get the chance to host Abby and Devin, do it. They’re worth their weight in gold.

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Nanna and Laura from Denmark, and we couldn’t have asked for better workawayers. They were fantastic helpers – super reliable, efficient, and always willing to jump in wherever needed. Once we explained a task, they handled it independently and thoroughly, often finishing quicker than expected and to a very high standard. It was clear that they take pride in doing a good job. Beyond their strong work ethic, they were a wonderful fit for our family. Friendly, polite, and very conscientious, they were respectful of our home and routines and easy to have around. Their positive attitude and calm, thoughtful nature made everyday life flow smoothly. We truly appreciated having them stay with us and would warmly recommend Nanna and Laura to any future hosts. They will be a great asset to any family or project they join.

I had a great week with Carolann, helping out with the pick your own visitors to her blueberry farm and planning a garden. Really enjoyed our meals together and my cottage was very comfortable with all necessary amenities. Carolann is friendly, generous and explains everything clearly. I'd definitely recommend this workaway to anyone.

Fue una experiencia maravillosa que recordaré siempre! Además de aprender mucho sobre bioconstrucción, aprendí muchísimo de Gustavo sobre cómo vivir de manera más consciente. Desde el primer momento sentí este lugar como un hogar y una familia, junto con las personas con las que compartía la vida cotidiana. Es un ambiente mágico, con una energía especial, que invita a la reflexión y al autoconocimiento. Además de nutrir la conexión y la armonía con la naturaleza, permite cultivar relaciones bellas y profundas con quienes compartes tu día a día. Gracias por todo, Gus!

Thank you so much Patty and Noah and everyone else, especially the animals that became such loving friends over the time we spent together. We had the most special time and where really sad we didn’t plan to stay longer. We will definitely be back! Not only was it so special to spend time and learn so much about the animals, getting to know them and their beautiful personalities, but also to spend time with other vegan people sharing a common ground and philosophy, it made us feel like we are in the right place. We felt a huge sense of community in sharing stories and meals, laughs and even challenges. At the beginning it feels like a lot to learn which eases quickly and becomes your new routine. Being at the sanctuary deepened our understanding of veganism to another level, as now we have friends that are cows, deer and chickens. We enjoyed working and it brought new moments of joy every day as you connect more and more with the place and the individuals you care for. We also felt like having enough space for ourselves, enjoying day trips to Nationalparks in the area or just spending time reading on the beautiful terrace with view over the dam.

This place is magical! Deep into nature you'll not only find all kinds of animals, but connections, good food, friendship and who knows, maybe even yourself. ;) Thank you so much for having me! <3

I had the best time staying with Miranda, Steven, and Haruki. They are very welcoming, open‑minded people and made me feel at home from day one. The work was very manageable: mostly cleaning the house (vacuuming and mopping), weeding, or playing and speaking French with their lovely 9‑year‑old son, Haruki. I was also able to do a bit more work on one day so I could take a trip or spend the entire next day in the city. I enjoyed walking to the beach in the afternoons as well. What I appreciated most was being able to practice French and English at the same time, as well as living with such creative souls and listening to their music. I would absolutely recommend staying with them.

This was the most excellent workaway. Luisa and her family are AMAZING and so so kind, their home is gorgeous, and the students are wonderful. The town is not far and has all the essentials. The pool, hammock and fruit trees are so wonderful and the accommodation is comfy and has everything you need. I arrived and was welcomed with open arms and never felt even the slightest bit nervous even though I spoke almost no spanish at all and it was my first workaway. Meta is also a gorgeous area and there are tons of opportunities to ride horses, see cacao farms, and more. This place is a cultural experience in the best possible way and it will forever be a favorite from my time in South America, I would recommend it to anyone!

Diciembre 2025-Enero 2026: Pasamos tres semanas con Lautaro in Rupanco, y fueron tres semanas preciosas. Trabajamos en el jardín, colgamos frambuesas y muchísimos arándanos, cocinamos pan, tartas y muchas cosas más. También trabajamos un poco en la construcción con Lautaro, cavando la tierra y ordeñando la bodega, y con las abejas. Aunque siempre hay variado trabajo que hacer, es muy flexible, ya que se adapta al ritmo de cada persona individualmente. Rupanco es un lugar aislado en plena naturaleza. Si quieren un sitio tranquilo, con buena onda, positividad y energía, es un lugar perfecto para ustedes. Nosostros tuvimos tiempo para hacer trekking, ir en kayak por el lago y hacer una ruta de dos días hasta el volcán. Fuimos a las termas también y fue hermoso! Pasamos un momento muy precioso con Lautaro, sus amig@s y familia, y en ese tiempo desarrollamos una amistad. ¡Muchas gracias, Lautaro, nos vemos pronto!

Xhekli stayed with us for about 2 weeks, I wish he could have stayed much longer. He was extremely kind, a wonderful friend and a fantastic helper. He was always ready to try new things. He did the hardest job in our garden, digging, and repaired and maintained the power tools we used. Whether working with people or alone, he was a real asset to our farm and we hope our paths will cross again. If you ever have the chance to host this young man, definitely consider it. He is truly a very good person. Nuri

Fenja was a delight to host for two weeks. She's sensible and independent, was great with the kids, and generous with her time. She did crafts with the children and made up fun games on the trampoline, looked after the laundry, helped out heaps in the kitchen, picked fruit, and sorted out a big mixed up Lego emergency for us. Thanks Fenja!

Rodrigo and his son are kind and thoughtful people who we got to meet during our first day in Chile. We stayed with them for 5 days, and it was an amazing experience. The work was more than reasonable, as we mainly helped with cleaning and organizing. Most of our time together was shared cooking, eating, and exploring the beautiful cities surrounding the area. We learned a lot from Rodrigo, and are grateful for his patience with our Spanish. We hope to one day come say hello and share more stories! Todo es possible! Gracias! -Mat & Reb

This was our 8th Workaway and definitely our favourite so far. The warmth of the family, the experience of traditional Chilean customs, the sharing with other volunteers, the wonderful joy of being surrounded by fantastic and charismatic animals and the bonus of being asked to teach English to Fafi, who is a total delight and a privilege to meet. It's hard to imagine how our time could have been any more special than it was. Este fue nuestro octavo Workaway y, sin duda, nuestro favorito hasta ahora. La calidez de la familia, la experiencia de las costumbres tradicionales chilenas, compartir con otros voluntarios, la maravillosa alegría de estar rodeados de animales fantásticos y carismáticos, y la ventaja de que me pidieran enseñar inglés a Fafi, quien es un verdadero placer y un privilegio conocer. Es difícil imaginar cómo nuestro tiempo podría haber sido más especial.

After many years of volunteering, I can definitely say that this is probably the best one that I've taken place in. Not only because the voluntourism initiative allows you to get to know the beautiful natural landscapes of the area (like mount ijen, bromo, and tumpak sewu waterfalls), but specially due to the people. Ria, Rio and their family are all some of the nicest people I've met and the most inspiringful leaders that have created this project and are now impacting their community in such a positive way with the opening of a new highschool. Staying with Haryo and Shanah was also a true blessing, since they made me feel like home, always having everything I needed, and sharing some nice chats.They also took me out to know the local food, which was astonishingly delicious. Finally, the kids were definitely the best of all, always excited to meet someone new and sharing their beautiful energy and smiles with me. I felt like they taught me far more than I did. For anyone that is considering on joining this workaway, I would only give one recommendation: stay longer!

Lucy stayed with us for 10 days. She dropped right in to our family, and helped out a lot with her diverse mix of skills. She played with the kids, cleaned, baked, sewed, tidied and weeded, and was all round a lovely house guest. Thanks Lucy!

I could not have had a better experience in Koh Rong. Cosimo and Belinda were such a kind, caring and lovely souls. They were so easy going and made me feel super comfortable and happy. The place where they live is amazing, is located in a small village in the most beautiful spot of the island, clear sea, like turquoise blue, white sand and palm trees everywhere, is literally a paradise. Also the Cambodian people are so friendly and welcoming, you will meet many of them. The job is super easy in the restaurant and you still have lots of free time to enjoy the island. Big thanks to Adam and Savi as well, they are essential to make everything works there, as they cook the delicious Italian food. The bangalow where I shared with another 2 volunteers was super cute, cozy and gives you the island vibes…. definitely a place to come back…. Much love !

It was such a pleasure having Aurore stay at our farm! Aurore is a hard worker and not afraid of tackling new tasks, is very respectful and is an amazing cook and made us some lovely French dinners and breakfast! All the best for your future travels it was great having you stay with us ☺️