Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 9

I had a great time with Irene and Bud. They have a wonderful farm with a lot of work near McBride. I loved my own log cabin near the bisons and all the animals on the farm. There's a kitchen in the barn where I could prepare my own meals. Bud and I went shopping together and got everything I needed. There's also plenty of food in the freezer. That was great for me, as I really like being independent. Irene and Bud are very nice and I miss their warm and open nature. I was able to learn a lot about their way of life. For example they took me along to their church community and to meet their friends. They was very fair regarding working hours and my leisure time. I usually started around 7:30 / 8.00 in the morning, taking care of the chickens, ducks and geese, and letting the horses out. Then I did a lot of work in the garden and the greenhouse or helped Irene around the house. We also had a stall at the farmers' market on Fridays. Once Irene realized I could work independently and see what needed to be done, she relaxed a lot. She's often very busy and would ideally like to do everything at once. That can be a bit annoying sometimes, but once you understand how she operates, it's not a problem. She's a really kind woman and I like her a lot. In the afternoons, I was able to ride the horses with Irene and others. Once we even took our horses to a neighboring farm to help herd the cows to a different pasture. Bud is the quieter of the two. You can always have great conversations with him, he has great tips for excursions and often worked in the barn where they are converting the roof into an apartment. This place is perfect for anyone who enjoys quiet, animals, physical work and nature. You should be independent, cope alone and able to work for yourself. I recommend coming with a car to take trips and explore the area. Finally, I also met Roberta, Irene and Bud's daughter. She is also a lovely and warm-hearted young woman. Big hug to Vida, Harla, Zora and Jet,...the two dogs and all the cats are so cute. I really had a great time there and hope I can come back soon! Thank you Irene and Bud for 4 great weeks!

I had a wonderful experience here with Siri for one week. She is incredibly kind and friendly. Since this was my first Workaway, I felt quite shy and quiet on the first day, but Siri really took good care of me. After that, I met some great friends here. Siri drove us to waterfalls, historical parks, and temples. We also visited a nearby night market together. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work here with such lovely and adorable children, and to experience the local life in this peaceful and beautiful city in Thailand. Thank you, Siri. I truly hope we can meet again in the future.

Originally, I came to Langkawi for two weeks to learn bamboo construction techniques and help build this magnificent bridge. I enjoyed the work, the local team, the farm accommodation, and the island so much that I decided to extend my stay by another two weeks. Ahmad is passionate about bamboo and shared his knowledge with us during a workshop. He is very responsive to messages and answers any question promptly. He even allowed me to buy his hammock when I needed one urgently. It was wonderful to be here during Ramadan. Coming from a predominantly Christian country, I learned a great deal about Islam. Ahmad and Rose even invited us to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with their family, which was incredibly warm and welcoming. During that month, I rented a scooter from someone Ahmad recommended, and it was a pleasure to explore the island with it.

Jordan was with us for 2 weeks only, but brought great energy to the program. He worked hard and immediately became a big part of this group. We'd love to welcome him again on future programs :)

Our experience with Hannah wasn't the best, to be honest. We believe she wasn't emotionally prepared to be in a remote location where the rules and conditions can constantly change, given that we're not in the city and many variables like weather and access can influence the functioning and work of a project like this. One of the reasons we conduct a lengthy interview process is precisely so that people can understand the importance of adapting and being flexible with the activities we have, because we can't plan everything the way we could in a hotel or in the city. So, while Hannah is a good, friendly person with a positive attitude, we believe she wasn't prepared for a situation like the one she was in. We should point out that a group of volunteers who worked the same amount of time that had already been spent before, during, and after the same experience, and there were no problems with them, they continued in the same activity and took this experience and this flexibility as a learning opportunity. Finally, we would like to point out that we have always been welcoming, empathetic, and understanding of the situations our volunteers may face, adapting and trying to provide the necessary support. However, we always expect a reciprocal attitude from them; that is, that they also be flexible and understand that the variables in remote and mountainous locations like this are not something that can be controlled in advance and require a positive attitude from everyone.

Marie was a delight to host. She was hard-working, good-natured and motivated. We would highly recommend her as a volunteer! Thank you, Marie!

Adam has been a wonderful, deep-thinking volunteer to have on program. They always provided great conversational topics both on and off the work site, and would complete any task assigned to them. We'd love to have Adam back on the program in the future :)

It was nice staying with Doriana🙂 Pleasant person : super auto-ironic, playful, and genuinely fun to be around. I found her energy really entertaining, but also meaningful, because we had a lot of real conversations. Her art is beautiful : amazing paintings, and the whole house is full of creative objects and collections 🎨 you get the feeling of living inside an artistic world. The place itself is great too: a big property surrounded by nature, and just a short walk from the seaside 🌊 which made everything feel calm and inspiring. She was also very kind and available in everyday life — sometimes driving me to the city or picking me up, introducing me to people in the village, and just being very open socially. We often went for walks by the sea and talked about all kinds of things.😄😊 The food was another highlight — very healthy, tasty, and always adapted to me. She would ask what and how much I wanted to eat each time, which I really appreciated 🍲 She also paid attention to comfort in the house (heating, bedding, room, etc.), so I always felt taken care of. About the work: it’s flexible and quite collaborative. She has many ideas and ongoing projects, and she shares them with you openly, asking what you feel more drawn to. She’s genuinely open to suggestions and actually appreciates new ideas, which makes the experience feel more like creating something together rather than just following instructions 🤝 Overall, I’d recommend this place to someone who enjoys creativity, freedom, and a more human, unconventional experience ✨

Dariush is a well-traveled, experienced photographer who brought great energy to our team. Unfortunately, we didn't get many chances to connect deeply due to scheduling. Still, I highly recommend him—professional and skilled!

A wonderful time with Elier, Soledad and Facundo!! The place is nice, the job isn't feeling like working for a person who loves to do art and craft and has many projects in mind and the family is adorable!! It's so nice to have been part of that family for a while 🙏 When you arrive in Kurileufu, you don't want to leave then... and when you have finally left, you keep wonderful memories in mind ✨ The room is cosy, the food is great and you share so many peculiar moments with family and friends without counting your time and appreciate never ending shared conversations 🫶 I (Camille) was there solo/by my own, but there is no difference for couples: wonderful shared time! Muchas Gracias, Elier & Soledad, mi tiempo con ustedes fue un tiempo que nunca olvidaré 🙏🫶

Ha sido un placer enorme conocer y compartir con Joaquín todas estas semanas. Se integro perfectamente al lugar que le correspondía. Siempre de buen humor su compañía era agradable y su ayuda con las diferentes tareas fue muy importante y valuable. Espero cruzarme con el en otro momento, saludos grandes hermano!

Sweet sweet Maya, Our son still dreams of her everyday. Everything was so easy with Maya, she really became a friend! She will come back InshaAllah 💕🤗

Very Nice persons boths, very carefull with the rest of the group, good to work, enjoining the place ☺️. We really enjoy this time with this couple. Great team !!

Annabelle et Eloie sont restées 20 jours a la ferme, et quels supers moment nous avons passés ensemble ! Elles sont joyeuses, enthousiastes, rigolotes et super conviviales: les gens du village en on un très bon souvenir et leur départ a été vecu comme une séparation !!! Si vous avez la possibilité de rencontrer Annabelle et Eloie, vous êtes chanceux.se !!!!

Very Nice person, very carefull with the rest of the group, good to work, enjoining the place ☺️

Very Nice person, very carefull with the rest of the group, good to work, enjoining the place ☺️. We has really a Big time here !

We had the most amazing 10 day experience with Bart and Lieve! They are an amazing couple that made us feel right at home. Their house is beautiful with such interesting history and we had an amazing private room and bathroom that was all newly renovated. The work was very fair with jobs such as cleaning the attic, yard clean up, gardening, and cleaning the windows. Every morning Lieve made us a delicious fresh breakfast of fruit, yogurt and oats which was the perfect way to start our day. All of their cooking was to die for and it is safe to say we were well fed! They also let us borrow their bikes which made exploring Ghent very easy. We also got to know their two children Relinde and Reginald who were also just as welcoming! We even got a city tour of Ghent with Relinde and got to know Reginalds children which was a lot of fun. We really just felt like part of the family and for that we are super appreciative. Thank you guys for everything we hope to be back one day to see you all! Lots of love Bree and Aiden. felt so lucky to stay here and also get to know there two kids Relinde

Very good experience with boths !! Really a Big couple and actitud for everything.. que have a Nice time together no only working, also sharing the place and life

Very Nice person, very carefull with the rest of the group, good to work, enjoining the place ☺️. Edo was always close to local people and cultura. Also was a very fun experience share his culture and views !

Very Nice person, very carefull with the rest of the group, good to work, enjoining the place ☺️