Análisis, comentarios y calificaciones de Workaway - page 8

I had such a lovely first work away experience with Judy and Nick. They were very open, generous, and kind. They encouraged as well to see some of the surroundings of this area in France. I worked in the garden, took care of the horses and chickens, walked their little dog Polly, picked fruits and made jam. I had a great time. Thanks a lot Judy and Nick.

We spent relaxing and enjoyable weeks working for Jade and Shekhar. Their place is without a doubt the coolest spot in Arambol, and every evening you can enjoy great live music with a wonderful crowd. We helped in content creation activities in order to promote live music nights. All the staff members were friendly and helpful , as Jade and Shekhar. We truly had a great time! Thank you again

My stay at Vilia's place was such a great experience. We were a great group or workawayers and she was an amazing host! Very welcoming and active, we shared many dinners, lunches and activities together. I truly felt like we become a little family. She took us to many places and showed us around, integrated us to the local communities and let us experience a local and authentic life. I enjoyed working on all tasks around her Vila, from gardening, painting, cleaning and many others. The location has beautiful views, surronded by nature and there is the sea on one side and mountains on the other which makes it very special. I will always have very warm memories to these beautiful times :)

Mimori and Keisuke were nice and lovely couple. They observed house rules very well and kept the room clean. They were one of our best volunteers so far. Appreciate their hard works at our farm for the past 2 weeks. They were very self disciplined, every tasked given were done well. Composting, sowing seeds, weeding, pruning, repairing chicken coop, building new fire pit and making short video. They really helped us to complete a lot of our pending works. Really appreciate it and highly recommended to other hosts! Do not hesitate to accept them as your volunteers.

Ashlee, a bright young lady from Australia, was very hardworking and managed every task extremely well, often working alongside me and handling responsibilities independently when needed. She showed special care, patience, and deep love for her three “roommate” dogs — Holly, Lulu, and Matz — treating them truly like family. We shared every moment together: fun times, tiring days, delicious meals, and even moments of sadness. Her positive, easygoing, and kind vibe always lifted my spirits and brought warmth to our home. Thanks to Ashlee, the dogs were always well cared for and happy. We feel very lucky to have had her with us. Wishing her a wonderful Christmas and a joyful New Year as she continues her journey through Southeast Asia 🎄✨

Léo & Eloise were a pleasure to host and quickly became great members of our team. Everyone was really impressed with their work ethic and also great people to hang out with. We wish them all the best and hope to see them back again one day. Merci

I spent two weeks in a quiet village with a family and their four kids. The kids were incredibly energetic and friendly. Every day was full of movement playing outside, helping with small tasks, and sharing meals together. Their energy was amazing, and through spending time with them, I learned many things beyond just Finnish culture, especially about family life and daily routines. I mainly cooked lunch and dinner, which I really enjoyed. Cooking for a big family and sharing meals together was a fun experience. I visited in November, which is a very quiet season, and there was no wifi. While it may not be suitable for digital nomads, it is a great place for those who want a true offline experience and cultural exchange! Kiitos paljon hyvästä kokemuksesta!!

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the two young women from Austria who became a part of our farm during this special time. Both of you brought so much positive energy, kindness, and a genuine willingness to help — whether in the kitchen preparing meals or working alongside us on the farm. Everything you did was filled with care, enthusiasm, and beautiful smiles. Your physical effort and heartfelt support made our farm feel warmer, more lively, and truly meaningful. We are sincerely thankful for the dedication and positive spirit you shared with us. We hope that your journey — traveling through different places around the world, including your time living and working at our farm — will become a meaningful experience that you can share with others, inspiring and connecting people across the globe. We wish you a journey filled with wonderful memories, and we truly hope our paths will cross again someday 💚

Allow me to offer a few words of sincere appreciation for the time you so kindly spent under my roof. Though your stay was brief, it left an impression of uncommon quality. I can state with full conviction that you were among the finest volunteers I have had the pleasure to host. Every task entrusted to you was carried out with care, calm diligence, and admirable precision. In matters of order and cleanliness, your work reached a level of near perfection — the house shone as a result of your efforts. Permit me, however, a more personal observation. I could not escape the feeling that your talents were not fully employed in this place. Your erudition, broad historical knowledge, and command of language would lend themselves most naturally to the teaching of English and history. It was for this reason, and with genuine respect, that I came to address you — half in jest, yet wholly in admiration — as “Professor”, for your intellect was at once humbling and inspiring. Please accept these lines as a token of my gratitude and highest esteem. I wish you every success, and trust that your abilities will always find the recognition they so clearly deserve.

Hi! I was looking for a job to fill my free time during the winter. Based on my skills, I selected various options available through Workaway and finally happily agreed to work (from November 14 to December 18, 2025) with Sabrina and Hansjörg on their organic farm projects. They live in a beautiful farm with their two lively children, Finnian and Aluna, several nice other residents and collaborators, and, of course, cows, horses, chickens, and cats! Sabrina and Hansjörg are truly kind and helpful, as well as serious and professional workers. I always felt welcome and supported! The social environment that is created is always friendly and rich in exchanges, and I have always eaten very well and at will during our lunches together! I also made friends with the other residents (both temporary and permanent) of the farm: they were always friendly, kind, and helpful! The apartment where I lived and, in general, every room in the house is equipped with all amenities, well maintained, clean, and functional. The place is also well connected and easy to find, as well as being surrounded by countryside and offering views of the beautiful Swiss mountains, green hills, and forests! Magical! Overall, I had a new, rewarding, and fulfilling experience! I hope to return one day to say hello!

I had the great pleasure of volunteering at Liljana’s shelter in Vlora for about two weeks. The organization is incredibly warm, professional, and deeply committed to animal welfare. Every day was filled with meaningful tasks, whether caring for the dogs and cats, gardening, organizing, or helping with the daily operations of the shelter. Liljana and her team live their mission with so much passion and dedication – you immediately feel welcome and part of the community. I learned a lot about animal care, sustainable work in an NGO, and Albanian culture. The dogs and cats are all unique, friendly, and full of character – it was a true joy to work with them. I highly recommend the Shelter in Vlora to anyone who is motivated, open-minded, and loves animals. Many thanks to Liljana and her team for this enriching experience. I hope to return next year!

I stayed for 5 weeks with Sonja and Holger, actually one week longer than was first planned. It was a very pleasant experience to be accommodated in a nice guest room on this peaceful and quiet piece of land in the middle of nowhere. 😅 the (sand) road is literally ending close to their farm (dead-end), so it’s very rural and remote but yet within an hour by car you can already reach Lisbon. So it was an ideal base for me to stay with them and still be able to visit the capital, nearby cities and horse-farms to get riding lessons. It was a very good time with them and their animals and I already miss the cuddles with the dogs, goats and horses. If you’re interested in the rural life of Portugal, vegetable farming and animal care you should definitely consider visiting and working with Sonja and Holger!

We spent one month volunteering in October 2025, and we absolutely loved the experience. We worked with a wide variety of animals in a beautiful setting, enjoyed a fantastic team atmosphere, and were accommodated in a lovely cottage with a chimney, located just in front of the horses’, sheep’s, and deer enclosures. We really appreciated having two days off per week, meals adapted to our dietary requirements, and the opportunity to enjoy the delicious unsold food from the park café. Barbara was mainly responsible for the feedings and cleaning the enclosures. She also did some gardening, painting, and assisted in the shop whenever needed. As for me, Leo, I mainly helped with park maintenance, including landscaping, construction, and repairs. I was always available to assist with feeding and caring for the animals when required. We highly recommend this place to anyone wishing to work with a variety of iconic Australian animals, right next to the Great Ocean Road !

We spent three weeks volunteering at Locky’s Legacy in November 2025, and we absolutely loved the experience. This sanctuary specialises in wombats, and our main mission was to finish the wombatorium, which we successfully completed! We also built a fence in the sheep enclosure for the car park. Most of the work involved painting and building with Don, helping Lyn with feedings, cleaning enclosures, picking fresh grass, and doing laundry. We stayed in a fully equipped bus, which was quite a unique and memorable camping-style experience. Meals were provided every day, and all dietary requirements were accommodated. Leo stayed an additional two weeks and had the chance to witness the opening of the wombatorium, enjoy the Christmas atmosphere, help clean and organise the shed, assist Don with collecting food for the animals, and support Lyn whenever needed. Don and Lyn were wonderful hosts. Along with their dogs, Ricky and Casey, we shared card games, watched cricket, enjoyed a few beers, and had lovely smoko breaks with coffee and biscuits. We highly recommend this place, especially if you love wombats, you’ll be more than happy for sure !

Ruth came to us in the darkest and coldest time of the year when even we find it hard to appreciate the beauty of the surroundings. But born and raised on a farm in the mountains Ruth seemed not affected and was full of energy to learn and work and experience... Not afraid to take on any kind of job we noticed quickly that she was used to and skilled at physical work. She was accurate and inquisitive. Showed responsibility and an always positive attitude. She was pleasant to have around and we enjoyed her company and travel stories. We can truly recommend Ruth as a solid and reliable extra hand.

Yeshe vive in un posto incantato, silenzioso e pieno di stelle. La sistemazione nella casetta a pochi metri dalla sua abitazione è funzionale anche se di inverno può essere un po' freschino l'uso del bagno esterno. Il lavoro che abbiamo fatto per lei è stato ben pianificato, con una persona (altro workawayer amico di yeshe) che ci ha guidato nella realizzazione di un muro in pietre e cemento. Non siamo riusciti a trascorrere tanto tempo con yeshe quanto avremmo desiderato ma abbiamo avuto una buona comunicazione generale e organizzativa e abbiamo condiviso una bella cena insieme. speriamo tanto ci saranno altre occasioni di trascorrere altro tempo insieme.

My stay at Cécile & Nishant's Place was amazing. There were various small tasks to do (organisation, painting, make place for a new woodburner, take the dog out) and Cécile & Nishant just let you feel as a normal part of their life. I learned a lot about indian traditions, shared good conversations and they are just amazing hosts! I can only recommend trying to be a workaway at their place! Thanks a lot Cécile & Nishant - i enjoyed it so much!

What can i say! We had a blast of summer with Ruben and Katrin, missing them already... Workwise: they were eager to learn, picked upon different things easily, were responsible,accurate with eye for detail, on time, flexible and enduring when the workload became serious. Socially: they fit in like family. Always pleasant to be around, good for a laugh, with positive attitudes. We enjoyed many an evening exchanging experiences, ideas, inventions, business plans and dreams (many of which overlapped) Welcome back always!!

What a guy! Cai joined us this Autumn and helped us deliver our Halloween events to the public. He had such a varied skillset and a hard working attitude. His outdoor skills made him an amazing assistant to our instructor staff. His experience as a carpenter and woodsman meant he could help our maintenance crew with various projects and builds. He helped build some new forts in our combat arena and found and fixed so many arrows from our Archery range. We miss him tons and would be very lucky to find another volunteer like Cai. If you need a helping hand, he's your man!

I truly enjoyed my time at the fort. It was a rather rustic experience, but I still felt I had everything I needed and was very well taken care of (including the vegetarian and gluten-free meal for each lunch/ dinner :) ). And whenever the days were getting colder, we had a fireplace in each room to keep us warm. The work was not too challenging and each day I had the flexibility to choose tasks aligned with my interests and capabilities. In the spare time I was able to explore the local mountains and forests – the hiking trails were just around the corner and the views were spectacular. I am very glad to have spend time with Maryline, Ronan, Diego and Cedric (and Colette often checking in) – they are welcoming, funny and genuine people. And very patient with my broken French.. I hope to be back someday!