Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 12

We've been very happy to receive Chris, and we didn't know that such a nice and strong storm of laughing, chatting, playing, learning, familying would have touched us with his presence. I must admit that, especially in this moment of my life, I look for some help around the house, with my dogs, and cooking, apart from being with Balam, but after a couple of days I think I got Chris's special superpower: being with kids and reminding us adults the importance of playing and laughing together! He spent a lot of time with my son, playing football and whatever more, laughing with him, teaching him English through playing, and most of all empowering him and making him feel clearly that he's important. I loved also the very familiar way he had to be with us, it's been as if a living abroad dear friend was coming to visit us. Thank you Chris, even for your flexibility with timetable and the nice gifts you gave Balam! Hosts, you better watch out.......Santa Chris is coming to town!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a lifely, loving, humorous and authentic family! We were able to spent 11 days in December with Sara Eva, Felipe, Olivia, Aitana, Luna and their adorable dog Tronco and cat Nala. We got our own campervan, bathroom and kitchen and worked independent depending on the weather in the vegetable garden, painting or wood chopping. We really enjoyed getting to know their way of life in Sierra Morena surrounded by beautiful nature and were able to learn a lot about the local history. The whole family made us feel warmly welcome, we baked cookies together and shared the last meal together. We would recommend this family strongly and would love to come back one day:)

Julia's presence in the abbey was a great gift for us as she is shining so much around her with joy and attention ! She immediately and very openly immersed herself in the abbey's way of living and was so eager to discover more! She was always happy to help in a way or another ! Truly, it was a great time for us with Julia !

I spent two weeks at Yannic's farm in 2023 and had a very inspiring time. The place is magical in its own way. The work was varied and we had a lot of freedom to decide what we wanted to do and when. At the time I was there, a festival was being organized and I was able to help with many creative preparations. I also helped out in the garden. The community among the volunteers was warm and welcoming. Every evening we ate dinner together and together with Yannic we planned some nice things to do together most evenings after work: dinner, sauna, canoeing, campfire, etc. I never had time for another Workaway, but as a stopover on my travels, I kept coming back to this place. Just go there, I heartily recommend it!

Hi Joey, sure you can come back, we get nice time and good help as well. Work-out in chess for next summer!

We loved having Flora stay with us and we were so excited when we got an extra week with her. Flora fit in with us and it was lovely having her company and help around the house and yard. Flora is very respectful and kind. Flora's English is amazing and she is a very hard worker. Our dog loved having Flora as she took him for multiple walks a day and cuddled him often. Flora was a willing helper with the manual labour tasks around our property and helped move logs as we were clearing underbrush. We highly recommend Flora and hope that she comes back to Manitoba again for another stay!

Meeting and getting to know Kashkiin this autumn has been a proper blessing in both me and my son's lives. Without question, you would be hard pressed to come across a kinder, more likeable young man, not to mention he is wise way beyond his years and universally gifted; possessing a diverse range of abilities and talents. Inestimable willingness to help and a fantastic team player all around, who brings an uplifting energy to any social setting. Beyond simply recommending and touting him highly as a workawayer to any potential host, I am personally thrilled to have gained a trustworthy and treasured ally and friend for the future, be it wherever in our vast world at the proper time. Alas, I would wish him permanently in my local vicinity, but it just so happens we are both wandering souls :) In any case, Kashkiin, please know that my doors are open for you indefinitely, wherever I might be based. Looking so much forward to stay in touch and hopefully see you become the absolutely amazing dad I know you will. My little one has adored your company for good reason. Most excellent commendations as both worker and person to anyone.

I had a wonderful stay with Susanne, Rutmer, all the kids, cats, and ducks! I visited the family during the month of November while traveling through Denmark. Susanne was great at communicating beforehand and explained very well how to get to the island of Bornholm. Their accommodations were exactly as described; I stayed in their loft with my own room, kitchen, and bathroom. I work remotely, and this space was perfect to accommodate that. I was just traveling by myself, but there is plenty of room if you are traveling as a couple or with kids. I am also more introverted, and it was great for me to have my own space during my stay. For volunteer work: I helped with some tree planting, seasonal winter tasks, and making a new dining room table. Susanne and Rutmer were very easy going, and we talked together to find projects that they found helpful and I enjoyed. I felt very welcomed by their whole family, and enjoyed sharing meals together. They have many interesting travels and stories to share for 'cultural exchange' :). I also had the chance to meet some of their neighbors and friends, which was another thoughtful way to include me in their life during my stay. The island of Bornholm is beautiful, even in November. If you are interested in nature, calm and quiet, and beautiful sunsets, this is a destination for you! Thank you, Susanne and Rutmer, for such a lovely stay!

Volunteering here is something you definitely want to do. The workers & volunteers are truly kind, welcoming, and passionate about the work they do. From day one I felt supported and appreciated and it was inspiring to be apart of something so meaningful. The staff do an excellent job making everyone feel included, and there is always something to do, even in the winter months. James is a wonderful volunteer coordinator - I'm so grateful for my time here and would absolutely recommend volunteering with this org! I spent 4 short weeks at the sanctuary and could have stayed longer. I miss the monkeys already :')

Noam was my first workawayer. He turned out to be an intelligent, secure, serious and relaxed young man. He did gardening and made some excellent meals! He could improve his chess and tabletennis skills😀

Dear Suzanne It was a great pleasure having you with us. Your life experience and your independent way of working have made our everyday lives a lot easier. You rocked the cat house and the dogs really enjoyed the walks with you. We hope you come to visit us again.

I highly recommend this Workaway experience to anyone seeking a peaceful break from their travels. Lucky and Andy are exceptionally warm and welcoming hosts who made me feel at home from the moment I arrived.I was provided with a private en-suite room that's separate to their home, with access to a kitchen and living area where I could prepare meals and relax during my free time. Caring for the pets was straightforward and enjoyable. Dobby can be quite sociable depending on her mood, while Capu may join you for a short walk, depending on how lazy he is feeling on that day. Both are happy to eat two meals a day though. The work given to me involved DIY projects or garden maintenance, all of which I found quite enjoyable. Public transport is convenient, with a bus stop just a two-minute walk away, making it easy to visit nearby towns or Antigua. Also, Andy kindly took me to several local restaurants on a few occasions. Overall, I am confident that anyone staying here will have an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Best of luck to future volunteers.

Working with Roberto was an amazing experience. Not only for the work, but to hang out with a wonderful and very interesting person makes the experience even better. The place, the sunsets, the sheep, the chickens, nothing compares to Roberto´s soul. Looking forward to come back and continue the long and interesting talks and work hard for that magical place with my great friend, Roberto!

A big thank you to Venerable Hui Z. and to our coordinator Boey who organized our stay :) The monastery is a beautiful and peaceful place. It has its own life and rythm. The tasks that we had to do were very manageable and I had a lot of free time. There were a lot of activities organized for the volunteers : meditation, calligraphy, museum visit, badminton etc.. For me, staying here showed that it is possible to feel and live differently than what I am used to in Europe. In a nutshell, it is about : Giving to others, Finding the Middle Way, Focusing on my intention, Meditating through my day Thank you again, and I hope that I will be able to come back soon :)

We hosted her on November and we had a good tike with her. She mainly helped us in Evening classes and also in household works. We enjoyed play and learn some new card games by her. She is very polite and always keen to know about culture and help. Good luck for her Future, hope we will see you again soon

Franka stayed with us for two weeks and joined in co-creating a performance for the Christmas market in town. It was a pleasure having her around. A calm warm energy. We loved meeting her. We played and discovered together in improvisation theatre. The whole creation process went so smooth. Franka has a good eye for detail and always great feedback, that helped bringing our piece to a higher level.

Wow It was not enough to write a feedback here for Felipe. You are just a great volunteer with us. Felipe is very clever, learning so fast and talented to discover the new things. With a carefully doing, that help us alot even farm worka, helping in the kitchen, communicate with guests. We had alot of fun during the time Felipe staying. I will not forget the very nice dish made by a Chilean volunteer, "ngonnnn". Thank you for everything, a special wind you bring to the Lodge and the Farm. With a big respect and love, Vi, Martin, Hang, Loan, Minh and our 5 dogs🐶

I spend one month working with Edvard,his cows and family. It was an amazing experience where I can learn a lot about farm life, work with cows and milk production. All the family is welcoming and they are allways helping and open to show you their culture and landscapes. I got a amazing experience, thanks all for it!

Thank Jenny for staying with us 🐶. Having you as my first Workaway guest was a great experience, and I’m very happy you felt at home from the start. I really enjoyed our chats and spending time together. Jenny was super respectful, clean, responsible, and very easy to live with. And of course, Shelby absolutely loved the walks and dog park adventures with you, they were definitely a highlight for her too. Thanks again for everything and for bringing such a positive vibe into the house. You’re always welcome back, and I’d happily recommend you as a Workawayer. Wishing you all the best on your travels

Paulo is a fantastic person who cooks extremely well, tries to please people, is very polite and pleasant, has no fear of hard work, and it was a very positive three-day experience — he helped a great deal