Avaliações, comentários e classificações Workaway

Meeting Ilknur and her family, and being in her village was like a long overdue prayer answered. Our interaction, collaboration and friendship came at exactly the right time for me, and I hope for her. We shared food, stories, laughter, bbqs, artistic ideas and evenings well spent. I was able to learn new skills, like how to help someone build a woodfire oven! I was able to paint a huge, beautiful mural in just 10 hours (the rain was coming) on the outdoor wall of Ilknurs family home for the whole village to see. She trusted me with that, and I hope I was able to deliver. It was a dream of mine to paint a mural. Her family was kind, gems of people, and also helped me with my passion for learning turkish. I also had the best dinners and breakfasts of my time travelling with Ilknur. I also lost my passport on the bus to the village! But I was taken care of, I was healthy and safe and felt like I was with family so it was easily resolved in some time. Who am I to recommend her? I am nobody. But if your destiny aligns, and there is a want and need for a beautiful, long lasting and trustworthy, loyal friendship - then I can only hope for you that you may meet beautiful people such as Ilknur and her family and friends. I got to know many people in the village and was accepted readily. I had a much beautiful time. Forever memorable.

Georgia and Eloise came for a fortnight. From the moment they arrived, I could feel their positivity and desire to enjoy themselves. They are both open, bubbly and intelligent girls. And you couldn't help warming to them instantly. They helped each night with the evening meals and did all sorts of tasks round the place. From cleaning, picking fruit, making some jam for winter, bottling etc. They came to the market each weekend and really really wanted to help. So they set up the second week almost by themselves, just didn't need any instructions and chatted to customers and stall holders alike. They all warmed to them instantly. They were very flexible and we always enjoyed each others' company at the end of the day in the Little Pod - with the sun streaming in and a cup of tea in hand. They were even brave enough to go swimming multiple times - even though the water temperature is now starting to really cool. Their squeals at the cold are still resonating across the water.! Unfortunately they missed meeting Priscilla the Platypus - who only turns up on occasions, but Eloise was delighted to meet our resident Echidna as he ambled past while she was sitting by the water. I couldn't have planned that better!! I would recommend both girls to someone looking for great company and a willing hand. Thanks girls. Anne

It was Eid when I came to Ahmad. On my first day I had the honour to meet many people of Salihiyah village who welcomed me and treated me as one of their own. Ever since then I felt connected to the community which is full of unique, passionate, kind and funny individuals, many of whom I regard as friends now. Some of the nights I slept in Ahmad’s family house, others on my own in his tent which is a few km away from the village. The tent is situated in a beautiful valley that was full of flowers, grass and other plants in spring, surrounded by mountains of different colors and shapes in all directions. That valley and the tent are my home and it was hard to leave even just after a few nights spent there. I had plenty of time on my own, and I also had plenty of time with Ahmad’s cousins and friends, all of whom made sure I had food, tea, or whatever else I needed, and who where often a welcoming surprise after a day on my own. In regards to work, I helped Ahmad take the sheep out to graze in the surrounding areas, which is a meditative and deeply enjoyable task. If you wish to live as the Bedouins and really experience the Bedouin lifestyle, Ahmad is your guy. Staying in the tent you will not have modern conveniences but instead you’ll have a piece of mind, great Bedouin shepherd neighbours, mountains to climb, and a view that no hotel can match. Ahmad, thank you my friend, without you and Salihiyah my experience in Wadi Rum wouldn’t be what it was, and I wouldn’t feel ready to go out into the desert, on my own. :) Until next time, inshallah

Kelsey et Stephen sont venus passer la saison d'hiver aux Toits du Monde, et quel plaisir d'avoir pu passer ces moments ensembles ! Respectueux, débrouillards, travailleurs, sportifs, avenants, ils forment un couple adorable et ont été pour moi un soutien inestimable, m'accordant même quelques jours de pause pendant qu'ils prenaient le relais. Nous avons passé aussi de merveilleux moments à découvrir les sentiers de ski de fond de randonnée, aller rider en traineau à chien avec les amis ou aller essayer le split-board ... Lorsque l'on faisait des soupers ou des soirées jeux de société ensembles, ils apportaient toujours un petit quelque-chose, et participaient à la préparation du repas ou à la vaisselle. Nous avons aussi travaillé sur un escape game sur le terrain, où ils ont pu exprimer leur côté artistique et se lancer quelques défis, et le résultat est époustouflant. Bref, je les recommande à 100%, et je leur souhaite de belles autres rencontres et aventures. Et ma porte leur restera toujours ouverte.

jesse is the man. he stayed with us on and off for 5 months, always brightening up the camp with his presence. he's very capable on the tools and no stranger to hard work. on top of that, he's very kind and friendly, often going above and beyond to help our neighbours various times.

Frieda is a quiet person, reliable and easy to have around.She was perfect with the dogs going every morning on a walk with them. She helped me with the horses and did every task around the house thoroughly. She is also independent and went for some sightseeing in the area. It was a pleasure hosting you, Frieda!

It was really nice to meet and host Théo! He’s very helpfull and we had lots of fun working together. You are welcome to come back anytime!

For my first Workaway experience, all my expectations were exceeded! Elke and Martin were the most welcoming and wonderful people. Their house is beautiful and their art really makes the place shine, Martin is an amazing cook as I could never get enough and Elkes knowledge of plants in her garden is amazing and she is very observant and thoughtful! Unforgettable experience could not recommend it more! I will never forget Wollomos and their kleine Nilpferd!

I stayed at Akino's place with another wonderful volunteer from Texas for three weeks. It was one of my first Workaway experiences and I am truly grateful that I had the chance to get to know such a loving community. The kids, their families, Akino’s family (Wataro, Momo and Nene) and my roommate made this experience really special. I especially enjoyed sharing my culture—whether it was introducing Easter through an egg hunt at the kindergarten or organizing a football event day with the kids. At the same time, I had the opportunity to learn more about the diverse culture in the U.S., especially in Texas, as well as Japanese culture Spending time with the children was a lot of fun: playing in the park, folding origami together, going on trips and doing a treasure hunt were some of my favorite moments. Talking with the parents was always interesting and also a great way to practice my Japanese. The food we cooked and were treated to was some of the best I had in Japan—potato hash browns, Texas red beans, vegetable lasagna, katsu curry and so much more! I am very grateful for how well Akino organized the cultural exchange events, welcomed us with a delicious dinner on the first day and supported us in so many ways. On top of that, the trips we took together with her family to Unzen and Obama Onsen were one of my highlights. They allowed me to truly appreciate the beauty and diversity of Nagasaki. We also had enough free time to explore Isahaya and its surroundings, which I really enjoyed. I could write pages about this amazing experience, but most importantly, I want to say thank you—to Akino, the kids, their families, and my roommate :)

Amelie was such a great host and it was so lovely to work on the farm. This volunteer position had a great mix of independent work and explaining the farm when needed !

Delayed, but better late than never! Meeting Seada and Jesse kicked off my Workaway experience, and oh my goodness, I couldn't be more grateful. They accepted me with open arms, showed me the ropes, and eased my anxiety as a first-time Workawayer. Because of the confidence they gave me, I continued to do several more Workaways all across Europe and Australia, and it's changed my entire life. In saying so, I guess you could say Seada and Jesse changed my life :). They're kind, capable, and tolerant - and now, my good friends. If you get the opportunity to stay with these 2 - please take it!

Hugo is such a polite and caring young man, it was an absolute pleasure to host him, eager to help me with with any task. Anything he was unsure about he would ask me to show him. I am so grateful for the jobs he achieved My dogs and cats loved Hugo too. It was sad to see him go after being here for 3 weeks. Hugo would be welcome back here anytime 😊

Lavinia è stata una workawayer fantastica: è stato davvero un piacere ospitarla e mi sono trovato molto bene con lei. Sempre disponibile e proattiva, si è adattata con facilità a qualsiasi tipo di attività, dal giardinaggio e taglio dell’erba fino al supporto sul marketing e al confronto sulle attività da sviluppare. Collaborativa, gentile e con un ottimo spirito, la raccomando senza esitazioni e la ospiterei di nuovo molto volentieri quando vuole.

Tamara stayed with us for more than two months and was truly a wonderful presence on the farm. She is a kind, thoughtful person who brought both creativity and dedication to everything she did. Her main role was managing our three social media accounts — one for volunteering, one for chocolate, and one for coffee — along with working on the development of our chocolate brand’s website. She made significant improvements to the website, giving it a much more structured and professional feel as it continued to take shape. Her biggest contribution was in social media and content creation. Tamara consistently captured high-quality photos and videos, collected meaningful content from daily farm life, and edited everything beautifully. She organized and posted content across all platforms with great attention to detail. Thanks to her, we now have a strong content bank and a much more active online presence. She documented important moments like the entire cacao season — from pod breaking to bean processing — and even created a heartfelt adoption video for abandoned puppies on the farm. She also recorded our first official chocolate tasting event in Mangalore, along with many special moments shared between volunteers. Her work had a real impact — we started receiving more volunteering requests through Instagram, and even past volunteers reached out again after seeing updates from the farm. She truly elevated our online visibility. Tamara is also a talented artist. She created beautiful wall art for us, including painting our brand logo and name, which added a special touch to the space. Alongside her creative work, she actively participated in regular farm tasks like watering the fruit forest, chopping wood, breaking cacao pods, and collecting beans. She connected well with other volunteers, enjoyed social time like card games and movie nights, and explored nearby places with the group. She worked hard and also made the most of the experience. We would be very happy to host Tamara again in the future and highly recommend her to any host — especially those looking for someone skilled in social media management, content creation, and website development.

Thanks for the loving time we had together, I really enjoyed the garden work and the painting. The house was super cute to live in and I felt very comfortable overall. I wish you all the best for the olives and your beautiful place in the mountains! Can recommend if you want to live the best of both worlds: city living and living & working in the countryside

We stayed with Jen and Henrik for almost two weeks, and it was a really great time. They are both super warm and welcoming, and there was always very, very tasty food – whether Italian or Filipino, Jen always prepared more than enough delicious meals for us. The working hours were more than fair, and the tasks included things around the house, in the garden, and some renovation work. In our free time, we could enjoy the nearby river with kayaks or canoes, relax in the sauna, or explore the beautiful nature in the area. Jen and Henrik, as well as their daughter, always had great ideas for things to do. We would definitely come back anytime.

Isabelle and Matthias was wonderful guests. They stayed some days and we had great company specially because they made me laugh non stop just by being around , which is not happening often also they accepted me as i am at my full personality which is the most difficult to happen . They are on a budget they came with a metro ticket and left by hitchhiking following my tricky directions . Unique experience for me. They are very easygoing and hope to meet again in October as we promised!!

Besthan was an awesome guest and Workawayer! He is such a nice guy and has impeccable manners! He cut a huge amount of giant bamboo down in our yard and crafted a beautiful fence with the timber. We throughly enjoyed having him around, would recommend him to any host, and welcome him back at any time!

Ana ha sido una excelente workawayer. Siempre dispuesta a aprender en cualquier tarea que se proponga. Muy respetuosa y de fácil y agradable comunicación. Muy recomendable. Ana has been an excellent Workawayer. She’s always keen to learn, whatever task she takes on. She’s very respectful and easy to get along with. Highly recommended.

This type of exchange is what this program is all about. Before we met Gabriele, who allowed us to call her "Gabs," we'd never really heard about Reunion Island. She generously shared so much of her life, experiences, and culture with us, which was truly a gift. As a talented filmmaker and storyteller, she offered her expertise and passion to the children at our arts school through a short film project. She was helpful in many ways. She put all of herself into each project she took on and completed everything we asked of her with energy, spirit, and excellence. Gabriele is a private, gentle, and exuberant creative powerhouse. She is professional, hardworking, and an easy spirit to join your family or project. Most of all, we are so grateful to have a lovely new friend and can't wait to see her again!