Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 9

Such an amazing place with so many wonderful dogs who are so happy to have people around ! Everybody was lovely and very quick to help if I needed absolutely anything. The dogs are really well cared for and even though the shelter is huge, it's clear they are well organized and give extra care to all the individual dogs which currently need it. New dogs keep coming in constantly so the staff are very busy, but as volunteers we can at least help by walking the dogs and by doing some smaller easy tasks. I admit it was hard not to take all the dogs home, but I'm glad I could give them at least some enrichment with our walks and cuddles :)

Throughout our 8 months of backpacking so far, house sitting for Diego has been one of our highlights! It was a perfect setting to rest and take in the beautiful views of the surrounding sacred valley. It was a real privilege to house sit and care for Diego’s home, chickens and cats. If you have the privilege to house sit and help Diego just note it is in a very remote area and therefore as a single person who enjoys company and hustle and bustle you should bare this in mind. However it was perfect for us as a couple for 5 weeks we were in our element living the quiet simple life. We always felt safe and the local people of Urubamba and surrounding towns are so friendly. Diego is so kind and welcoming and was always at hand for help and offer reassurance while he was away. Thank you so much :)

Lea was an absolute gift to have in our home. She originally planned to stay for two weeks and ended up staying with us for six weeks, and we are deeply grateful for that time. She supported us tremendously, especially with the renovation of our bathroom, where she was a huge pillar throughout the entire process. Lea contributed not only with hands-on help, but also with research, planning and her professional knowledge. She worked independently, reliably and with great care, and we could trust her one hundred percent at all times. On a personal level, Lea integrated herself very naturally into our home and daily life. It felt easy and harmonious to live together, and it was simply wonderful to have her around. We can wholeheartedly recommend hosting Lea. She would be an enrichment to any home, and she is always very welcome to come back to us.

We very much enjoyed hosting Elia & Jose during the winter. They are a very delightful couple who are happy to help with all tasks and they complete everything to a very high standard. They were a great help around our property, weeding, pruning, moving greenery to the fire pile and assisting to lay the flooring in Mark's shed. As we work during the day, Elia's communication was appreciated and she was excellent in always checking that it was ok to use an item in the fridge or whether we needed the dishwasher put on. They prepared several evening meals for us and we got to try some delicious Spanish dishes. We would recommend them both to anyone looking to host a fun, energetic & musical young couple. Jose is excellent on guitar. We were delighted that they came to visit at our bach for a night over the Xmas period.

Youri y Sixtine son una pareja tranquila, ordenada y muy colaborativa, aunque se quedaron pocos días, ellos nos ayudaron en el campo a recoger nuestro pasto, además cocinaron un rico plato con espaguetis!

Dear Natalia, I would like to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the wonderful four weeks I enjoyed at your beautiful home. I feel so fortunate to have encountered such an inspiring woman. It was wonderful to share the experience with another volunteer, especially since her Spanish skills were a lifesaver for translation! Together, we enjoyed our time tackling various tasks, whether it was keeping the house tidy or tending to the beautiful garden. Each day brought new opportunities for learning and growth. Your home is truly a sanctuary, providing the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and recharging. I’ll always cherish the moments spent cuddling with your amazing cats, they added so much joy to my stay! Thank you again for your warmth and hospitality. I will carry these memories with me and hope to cross paths again someday.

amazing experience! thank you! gracias Pachamama!

Brigitte was an incredible Workaway volunteer in Uganda! She dedicated her time and heart to supporting refugee women and children, bringing so much joy and care to the community. Her compassion and energy were contagious, and we were lucky to have her. Brigitte, you're a rockstar! Thanks for choosing to share your time with us.

I got to spend 2 weeks with Tom, Peter and Nancy during my Christmas holidays and I'm so glad I did. What a great time I had as my first workaway experience. Tom and Peter are two wonderful men, easygoing, kind, thoughtful, I cannot count how many times they told me to make myself home, always up to help with anything I might've needed as well as talking to me about their amazing country which I fell in love with even more after our time together, they would give me interesting facts about so many things such as: life in a farm, winter in such a cold place like Canada (I'm italian and definitely not used to those temperatures but still it was so cool), their lives' experiences, how was being gay in the past and how inclusive everything is nowadays rather than back in the past, politics, Tom's cooking skills, new (yummy) dishes as well as recipes, how recycling works in Canada (which is something I found interesting and innovative since it's very different from my country). I also enjoyed spending time with Nancy, she's got an unique humour, she likes telling jokes, sharing her life stories over and over again, I loved that, she reminded me a lot of my grandparents who I miss quite a bit so it was very heartwarming getting to spend some time with her, birdwatching, drinking coffee and sitting in front of the woodstove. By the way, helping at first and then starting the fire myself was some of the skills I was expecting to gain but I'm so happy I did, I also learned how to properly pronounce the word "wood" which I found out to be tricky for an Italian guy who hadn't never dealt with fire before haha. What can I say about the animals? I LOVED spending time in the barn with them, it was my very first time being in a barn and doing any stuff related to it, even if I sometimes felt like it was too cold for me, I'd go there anyway, to get to know better the goats ,who were pretty skeptical at first (fair enough, I was the stranger haha) but then some of them (special mention to Jackal, Ophelia and Venus) would walk towards me every time I get in the barn, so cute! I spent a lot of time hugging, talking and petting the sheep... (Georgina and Lillian will always have a special spot in my heart), I got so attached to them, such sweet living beings. I could never forget to mention Elmer, the one and only cat that basically begs you for cuddles as soon as you walk in the barn, I have never seen such a sweet and friendly cat. I also spent some time walking the dogs with Tom. Jedi and Jasper are two loyal and cute dogs and even if Jasper didn't feel like doing anything much but lying on her bed (she's getting old, can't blame her) whenever we'd take them out for a walk, I could see her wild soul, loved it. On the other hand, Jedi and I had some sweet cuddle sessions, that dog stole my heart. I could probably never explain how special, unique and formative this experience was but all I can say is that I'm very thankful for the time spent over there, I guess this can really be one of the best workaway place to go to, if you're new to all of this and don't know where to start or if you just want to be in nice farm like theirs, well, this is it. I will be back for sure. ;)

Jillian y Andy apoyaron mucho el cuidado de nuestros animales, con mucho cariño y compromiso ayudaban dia a dia las labores de la granja, aportaron hermosos dias, el dia que cocinaron fue delicioso! tambien aportaron mucha dedicacion en ello. nos quedamos con una gratitud por su buena disposición y respeto. deseamos que sus días en la vida sean hermosos y llenos de aventuras de viaje. Gracias por todo!

What a lovely couple. Greta and Manuel were a pleasure to host. They were helpful in many ways and are recommended to future hosts. Happy Trails Guys!

It was a pleasure to welcome Niels and to listen to his piano and singing sessions, very relaxing and beautiful! The kids enjoyed playing with him a lot (and I think it was a shared pleasure ;) and the animals found their best friend. Niels did a great work in the garden (thanks for the stairs, it's really making a difference!) and followed his own rhythm to participate in the tasks we agreed on. Sometimes he would seem a bit lost on what would be next so he needed my guidance and asked for a precise list of tasks which was then efficient. It was very nice to share deep conversations about life, relationships and so on. Thanks again for your smile and presence Niels!

It was such a pleasure to experience life with Dani. He was such a calm, discreet, delicate and helpful person, it didn't take long before we could feel he's part of the family! We are so grateful for the good vibes and help he gave us and we really hope to see him again someday. Thanks again Dani!

It is hard to tell anything about Javi that was not already said in previous reviews. Honestly, those superlatives are not an exaggeration. Javi is very easy-going, attentive, generous and always in a good mood. We still feel that we didn't repay him everything he has done for us. Work is very flexible and tasks are various of any kinds. As a bonus, while working we were able to enjoy the scenery of Santander, the ocean and Picos de Europa. There is a bus stop 5 minutes away by foot, so you can explore nearby villages and the city of Santander if you don't own a car. Javi, hope to see you again once when back in Cantabria.

I had an absolutely incredible time at Pure's farm in Phayao (so much so that I almost didn't leave a review so I could gatekeep it). The balance of work and chill was amazing, with the option to do more working if you wanted (you could really lean into your skills and do the work around the farm that you enjoyed more etc - I love cleaning and organising so took my own initiative to clean the kitchen/toilets/common spaces). And I loved how much free time there was, with the choice of just relaxing in your own room or on the shared hammocks, or hanging out with Pure or the other volunteers playing ping pong or connect 4 or cards. Pure also offered us so many activities we could do, from taking us to his friends' place for a painting workshop to taking us on beautiful yet challenging hikes. I honestly cannot stop raving about this place, and I will definitely be returning.

It was so wonderful to stay with Dave and Maria , they are such kindhearted people and I felt immediately welcomed! They were great at communicating expectations and checking in throughout my stay. Dave is a patient and kind teacher out in the woods, and Maria is lovely to have conversations with. It was a pleasure meeting and sharing space with both of them !

Fiona turned out to be the best house sitter ever. We only met a day before we left but she made quite an impression on me. Smart, enthusiastic, communicative, with clear goals in life and open minded. She took such good care of our cats and the house was all clean and tidy when we got back. She is welcome back any time!

Giada and Sam stayed only a short while over the Christmas/New Year holidays. We had just started the busy season of harvest and watering our veggies and they jumped right into our routine to help. Would highly recommend them as workaway helpers. And of course there was delicious Italian food that came with the help!

My 3 weeks spent at Mark and Maz's will be a main highlight of traveling in NZ. They are both so kind and welcoming, and the work itself is very rewarding and manageable. If you enjoy being outdoors, meeting new people, and having an independent/flexible schedule, you will thrive here. The community they bring together here is something special, and I'm grateful for all the incredible people I met. They are both reasonable and practical people, often lending a helping hand/advice in whatever work they ask, and are always available in you need anything. I helped with the communal cooking and they always made sure we had enough food from the garden and market! You will get the opportunity to meet other travelers here, and the cultural exchange is so much fun to be a part of. Thank you again Mark, Maz, Eva, and Hine for all the great memories, it was a fantastic experience!

Excellent experience with Daria. I'd like to leave an excellent review for Daria, who stayed at our farm while we were away on a trip, after a week together. Her help and company were invaluable, and we felt very fortunate to have had someone as responsible and kind as her. Daria took care of the farm with dedication and affection, and made sure everything was in order. We'd like to highlight her kindness, flexibility, and ability to adapt to any situation. I highly recommend her to any host looking for a responsible and eager-to-learn volunteer. Thank you, Daria, for your excellent work!