Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 24

My experience in the Hostel was very lovely! Mathias is super kind and attentive. I worked with two other Volunteers, which was a lot of fun and gave me a lot of flexibility for free time! Mathias himself wasn't there while I was at the hostel, but he always checked in over the phone and was super responsive when I had questions. Tilcara is a very cute little village right in the mountains .

Mariano, che dire… Il tempo passato a Lorsica è stato davvero bellissimo e speciale. Mi sono divertita tantissimo e mi sono sentita a casa. Ho adorato dipingere le pareti, i momenti con Ollie 🐶 e vivere la natura, la comunità e tutta la “compagnia” di Lorsica. Mariano è una persona gentile, comprensiva e intelligente, e mi sento molto fortunata ad aver vissuto questa esperienza. Grazie di cuore 💛

Pasamos dos semanas con Alexis y fue increible! aprendimos mucho sobre el barro, alexis es muy buena honda y con muy buena energia! Mas que solo construccion fue una experience completa viviendo en una casita en el bosque, solo con la naturaleza, nos gusto mucho 😊 tambien el pueblo de san mateo esta muy lindo !

I stayed with Matias on his ethereal patch of land for a month during November and December. In spite of all of the chilly evenings and the rainy days, I left with so much warmth in my heart. Matias was an incredible host, he greeted me with such a warm welcoming presence. His kindness and generosity shone throughout the trip and I was always amazed by the incredible stories he has to share. Words can’t describe the beauty of the area - the glistening crystals that scattered the paths, the incredible mountains and trees that stood tall surrounding the area, the vibrant colours of the sunrise and sunset and the cosmic night skies that were scattered with luminous stars. It wasn’t just the nature that was breathtakingly beautiful, it was seeing the lifestyle and the living spaces that had been crafted with love and dedication. The work was varied, some days it was making cement or creating a stone wall, others it was painting walls and organising the workshop. But I enjoyed all of the tasks for their own separate reasons and loved learning loads of new skills! The food was absolutely delicious - it was all vegan which was incredible. Food doesn’t taste anywhere near as good now that I’m back! The peace and the tranquility of the enviroment was such a special thing, in my spare time I’d read, draw, write, explore the area. It meant that I had time to do my passions that the chaos of every day life can often lead you to forget. Living off grid over all was a uniquely wonderful experience which will be treasured in my soul for life. Whether it was chopping wood, the lizards that would pop up on the paths in an evening, creating fires for warmth and showers and the tons of incredible sights of nature - all these little things made me leave with so much appreciation for life and the little moments of joy that we can sometimes forget when within society. It was a wonderful month full of laughter, creativity, community and overall a magnificent experience. Thankyou to all the other volunteers at the time as well, your charisma made the experience a billion times more beautiful. I hope to return someday to the glorious crystal mountains! Thanks for everything Matias :)

Riccardo volunteered as an English teacher at our primary school and demonstrated excellent performance throughout their service. He showed outstanding teaching ability, thorough lesson preparation, and a strong understanding of the English curriculum. Their professional conduct, punctuality, and appearance were consistently excellent. We sincerely appreciate his valuable contribution and dedication to our school and highly recommend them for future teaching or volunteer opportunities.

We had a fantastic week with Elisa and Luca! They engaged wonderfully with the kids and staff, participated in dance, and worked on crafts together. We look forward to hosting them again and staying in touch!

Annie built very positive relationships with both staff and pupils, creating an engaging, supportive, and effective learning environment. We sincerely appreciate their valuable contribution and dedication to our school and highly recommend them for future teaching or volunteer opportunities.

Chloe made a valuable contribution to our school community. We highly appreciate their dedication, enthusiasm, and positive impact on our pupils’ English learning experience. We would be very happy to recommend them for future teaching or volunteer roles.

I already miss everything about my time spent with Sand e Alex, really the best time spent with them in the beautiful forest of Labrit where they live, together with the bees and all the other habitants of the forest, in their wonderful houses made of earth and straw. You can learn a lot about apicolture and bio construction, you will help with all the works which are needed to do with the maintaining of hives like cleaning, collecting the wax, and we also went to do the extraction! trop cool!! Lot of things to do also in the garden, like preparing the soil, cutting prunes, making wood, and if you go in the autumn you can go collecting mushrooms!! I have been able to learn French with them, they are the best to help you learning the language since they can also speak English and Spanish! I truly felt at home with them, and shared precious moment with their family and friends. Merci beaucoup, je suis trop contente de vous avoir rencontré, vous seis les soléis de Labrit🔅 A bientôt 🐝💗

Andreas is quite a unique person, defnetly in a good way :) Communication was easy, he arrived as planned and we easily worked together. He did his task very accurate and always tried to work as efficiant as possilbe. Stressfull sitations he handled calm and professional and never had a problem with any kind of work which has to be done. Thanks Andreas for staying with us. Espessially our chats in the evening after work were funny :) Keep as you are and maybe see you soon!!

We spent three weeks with Nyaz. This is an amazing place, so close to chitwan national park than we could see rhinos coming to drink from the place we ate at lunch. Nyaz is really easy going and nice, the work was never the same, weeding, mudding, painting... There still so much to do to this place like gardening. We had amazing food and Nepali tea (thanks for the parathas!!! Thanks for everything Nyaz

Alex was my very first Workaway host, and I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience! From the beginning, Alex made me feel welcome and comfortable in his home. He’s kind, open-minded and respectful, and communication was always easy. He was also very inclusive and invited me to join his hobbies, which I appreciated, and I really enjoyed our conversations during my stay. My main task was walking Shelby, which never felt like work at all and was such a joy! Shelby is a sweet, friendly and well-behaved dog, and we spent a lot of time at the dog park — definitely one of the highlights of my days. Overall, it was a very positive and easy-going Workaway experience with a great balance between help and free time. I would absolutely recommend staying with Alex and Shelby and would be happy to come back!

I enjoyed a totally awesome time with Janine, her family and all the team who were so welcoming and kind and provided a great cultural and language exchange. Although I have volunteered in many places across the world this was my first workaway experience and Janine is an exemplary caring host, offering a really enjoyable experience. She was generous with her time and allowing me time to settle in and so supportive throughout my stay. Janine responded really promptly to my initial enquiry and as was able to offer me an opportunity at quite short notice which was much appreciated. It was so enjoyable to volunteer in the Colchagua valley. My role was very clear and I enjoyed the opportunity to meet and greet visitors from across Chile and the world. It was an excellent language and cultural exchange, my Spanish improved in the three weeks and I enjoyed using my other language skills of English, Portuguese, German and French as needed. I loved volunteering and being part of the team, everyone was so supportive and positive and the cultural exchange was wonderful and deepened my understanding of Chile. The area is so friendly with breathtakingly views across the vineyards to the Andes. Local travel is really easy and a super way to explore, plus walking. The volunteer houses as described, with all facilities, including good Wi-Fi and a quiet courtyard garden in a great location. There is a bi-weekly fresh food market with delicious local produce and lots of cafes and shops close by. This was such a super start to my travels and volunteering in Chile, beyond my expectations, which I am so thankful for. I hope to return and wish Janine and her amazing family and all the team great happiness and success 💗

Mi querida mila.... Una persona increible, de gran corazon, responsable y con mucha dedicacion. Desde el primer dia se unio al proyecto sin problemas. Es una voluntaria totalmente recomendable para participar de proyectos.. Pasamos momentos increibles. Toda nuestra comunidad va a estar agradecida siempre..Gracias por cada momento..

Lorna and Louis are such a nice couple. They were always ready to help. In short time, they helped a lot. Since they were traveling with their van, it was way easier for us to accommodate them. I'm glad we met. Best wishes.

Mehdi is such calm and well behaved person. He had no issue with daily tasks and living in a crowded house. I'm glad we have met. Best wishes Burak.

I got to stay with Barbara, Geert and Roemer for a month this autumn and it was amazing! They are hardworking and kind, and you can tell that they’re passionate about what they’re doing. I loved helping on the property – my daily tasks included some cleaning work, helping in the kitchen and painting the garden furniture, which I enjoyed most :) Barbara and Geert were also always willing to adapt the work to my needs (for example working inside, when it was too cold or making small changes to the work hours), which I greatly appreciated! They both value open communication and that really contributes to the great atmosphere of their home! I could come to them when I had problems or doubts and we would work it out together. We had great conversations at the dinner table and I will really miss joking with Geert and eating Barbara’s food, which was always delicious and very healthy. Roemer and Barbara also introduced me to some new board games – I will definitely miss those evenings in your cozy living room. Overall, I felt really included and taken care of in their home and I can recommend a stay to everyone who likes a quiet and rural lifestyle! I loved being part of your family and I hope we stay in touch! Greetings from Austria :)

I helped with the olive harvest and cleaning. Fouad and his wife were very enthusiastic. Fouad prepared traditional Moroccan food for the volunteers. He is very talkative. I learned a lot about Morocco. I am very grateful to another volunteer from Switzerland. Since I don't understand French, she helped with the translation. If you're eager to experience rural village life in Morocco, this is a good option.

« On a bien mangé On a bien bu On a la peau du ventre bien tendu » These three little lines from a French song could never fully sum up our experience at Chhime’s place! But they do reflect the warm and generous welcome she gave us. These two weeks were truly wonderful. From all the moments we shared to the beautiful setting in which this farm is nestled, everything made the experience special. Laughter mixed with deeper conversations. Chhime’s openness and her desire to share her culture only fueled our curiosity and our wish to explore more of this country that was completely new to us. We are so happy to know that a small part of us will live on in the bread made from the wheat we helped plant! We just hope it won’t be too “slimy” hahaha. In short, thank you so much for this amazing experience. It will stay forever in our little travelers’ minds ❤️