Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

We initially planned to host Ines for two months, but due to a last-minute cancellation of another Workaway, we ended up having her stay with us for three months. Ines is truly kind-hearted and has an exceptional ability to understand the feelings and needs of those around her. She would quietly make coffee at the exact time my husband and I wanted it, or take care of the laundry without being asked, even when it wasn’t her shift. Her thoughtfulness and initiative were truly remarkable. We are a family that eats meat and fish regularly, and we usually do not host vegans. However, Ines always prepared her own meals and adapted easily, which made hosting her very easy and comfortable. The children completely trusted Ines. Our younger daughter, Sora, would constantly call out, “Ines, Ines!” just to be near her. Even sitting at the dining table, Ines brought a sense of calm and warmth to the entire house. Ines has rich experience with Workaway in Japan and can communicate smoothly in any household. She is cheerful, perceptive, and always knows how to read the atmosphere. She would quietly remove objects that might lead to arguments between the children (our twins often fight over shoes or toys), keeping the household peaceful. Moreover, her approachable and open demeanor made it easy for everyone to feel comfortable sharing anything with her. Since my English and Ines’s Japanese were at similar levels, exchanging languages with her was both a fun and educational experience for both of us. What is truly amazing is that Ines would also teach new Workaways the tasks in great detail, and during her stay, she was almost like a host herself. Her thoughtfulness, responsibility, and ability to bring light and positivity to everyone around her are truly exceptional. We are deeply grateful to have had her with us. Ines is an invaluable Workaway for any host. We would be delighted to welcome her back anytime—Ines, please come visit us again!

Ruth stayed with us for six months and while she was quite shy, she was very sweet and my children enjoyed her company. They say she was "nice, kind and playful and always willing to hang out with us!" She was reliable, happy to help and she kept the kitchen super clean and tidy. She is also a great cook (she eats a lot of eggs haha!) I am happy to recommend Ruth and we wish her lots of happiness and joy on her hiking adventures and hope she comes back to visit us one day :) Gracias Ruth!

Tayla and Matthew, what a delightful couple. I loved spending time with them both. Generous, warm and kind. They worked so hard with a smile on their face and a great attitude. The work is physical, but they tackled it with ease. Learning new skills and always doing each task with 100% effort. I genuinely was very sorry to wave goodbye to these lovely people. I genuinely hope that one day our paths with cross again. Thank you for everything you did, all the laughter and some very wonderful memories. Safe travels

This was my first Workaway experience, and I can genuinely recommend it :) The host family were some of the kindest, most accommodating people I’ve met—I truly felt like part of the family by the end of my four weeks. The meals were delicious, the setting was beautiful, and there was never a dull moment thanks to the host’s playful, energetic children. Nalinda was also very helpful with my questions about travelling in Sri Lanka afterwards. The homestay sits in a peaceful mountain village surrounded by tea plantations and waterfalls, yet it’s close enough to Kandy for easy weekend trips. As for the volunteering, the teaching was bit challenging at first, with no prior experience of teaching before. In one of the schools only two teachers spoke basic English, so the language barrier made the first few days feel a little overwhelming, especially teaching alone. But the children are eager, responsive, and quick to engage—you soon learn what they enjoy. They love interactive games, singing, dancing, and nursery rhymes. I was lucky to experience special events like Teacher’s Day and an arts-and-crafts exhibition. By the end of the month, I felt much more confident and it was incredibly rewarding to build real connections with both the children and teachers. The online lessons were very flexible- you could do as many or as little as you liked each day. It was inspiring to see how dedicated the lovely students are to their learning, and I had some really nice conversations with them- you learn a lot from the children too! Nanda is a fantastic teacher—deeply dedicated to providing meaningful education in the villages. He was very accommodating and arranged for me to volunteer at a special needs school during my final week, where I felt especially comfortable. He also taught me a lot about Sri Lankan culture and history, including the interesting history of how the Academy began. Overall, this was an amazing experience.

Big shoutout to Kira and Lilli, our amazing volunteers from Germany, they joined us in Ruboni, Mihunga community and totally crushed their Workaway experience. These two hardworking ladies rolled up their sleeves and dove into our projects, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the table. They helped us level up our social media game, creating buzz on Instagram and connecting with the world about our work. But what really stood out was their passion for women empowerment! They went above and beyond, supporting our initiatives and inspiring our community members with their own stories and experiences. Kira and Lilli, you two were an absolute joy to have around! You came as volunteers, but you left as community members, and we're honored to call you part of our family. If you're looking for dedicated, creative, and kind-hearted volunteers, look no further! Kira and Lilli are the epitome of what it means to make a difference. Thank you, girls, for choosing to spend your time with us. We can't wait to see what the future holds for you both!

Sofia was truly loved by our children. Her presence always brightened the atmosphere in our home, and the kids looked forward to spending time with her every single day. Although she is young, she is incredibly thoughtful, calm, and mature. She always considered what needed to be done and took action before we even had to ask. Whether it was helping with daily household tasks or taking care of the children, she approached everything with care, responsibility, and a positive attitude. She was also a kind-hearted person who would occasionally surprise us with flowers, which was very thoughtful and sweet. Even though she stayed with us for only about one month, she quickly became like a part of our family. We felt very comfortable and at ease having her with us, and her kind personality and smooth communication made daily life together enjoyable. We are truly grateful that we had the chance to host her. I can confidently recommend her to any future host. We already miss her and would be delighted to welcome her back anytime.

Edouardo and Clem were with ud for 3 weeks and we enjoyed every moment of their being here. They are exceptional volunteers and we would have happily had them stay on longer. They are an inspirational couple, very conscientious workers, understanding and supporting our vision, and most importantly ...have a great sense of humour ! We recommend Edouardo and Clem 150%. You will be very fortunate to have them on board no matter whst your project might be.

Thank you so much for your great feedback. You were such a lovely volunteer very friendly, positive, and always creating good vibes with both the volunteers and the students. It was truly a pleasure having you with us, and we would be very happy to welcome you again anytime. Thank you again for your kindness and your great energy!

My stay at Kevin's house lasted about two weeks, and my tasks were to keep the house clean, tidy up a newly vacated room and a container. These weren't difficult tasks, thanks also to the clear instructions, perhaps a little boring, but in the winter, I know there's not much else to do. Unfortunately, I was the only workawayer; it probably would have been better being in two, but with some music, the work was definitely lighter. The house is located just over 3 km from the town of Kinnegad. It's a bit isolated from the center, but if you like the countryside, it's the perfect place. Furthermore, the surrounding landscape is truly characteristic of Ireland, very pleasant to see and perfect for a walk or bike ride. Breakfast and lunch are self-service, while dinner is prepared by Kevin, but the fridge and kitchen are always available. Kevin is very helpful and always tries to give advice on how to improve. Unfortunately, however, we did not talk much, or shared important discussions, as I have done in past experiences abroad. I want to make a special mention to Frank, a wonderful person, always very kind, open, and sociable, and who makes you feel at home from day one. He took me to and from the bus, we went grocery shopping together many times, he offered me cookies, beers, sausages, chips, lots of other food, he lent me various things, but above all, he brought me so much joy and smiles. Spending time with him was truly fun but also meaningful. Saying just thank you would be too little! I want to thank Kevin for giving me the opportunity to workaway at his home and for the weeks spent together.

Fueron dos semanas extraordinarias que hemos pasado con Camille. Pato, Nati y toda su familia son personas muy amables y hospitalarios, hemos pasado felices momentos con ellos. Si busca un lugar muy calma, cerquita de la naturaleza donde puede ver muchos animales, con magnífico cielo para mirar a estrellas, por seguro le recomiendo de pasar un tiempo aquí. Las tareas son muy diversificadas y dan un buen sentimiento de contribuir a hacer de esto camping un lugar siempre más mágico. Muchas gracias para este viaje que nunca olvidáramos 🙏 PS : Recuerde hacer algunas compras de productos frescos antes de venir aquí, porque el lugar es muy remoto y de difícil acceso sin coche!

Had a lovely time at Thota that I will for sure never forget! I and three other workawayer stayed with Suzanne and Danie for about three weeks and lived the farm life on the fullest. We milked cows, fed the animals, helped in the garden and moved the cattle with the horses. I was even able to make cheese! We felt welcomed by the whole family and enjoyed out stay in the mids of the Kalahari a lot. I am happy to come back again and recommend Thota to every workawayer who wants to live the authentic South African farm life, thanks a lot!

Heyner’s place and family truly have an incredible and beautiful energy! I’ve had one of the best times of my whole trip, connecting to nature, recharging and doing some honest work. I’ve stayed for almost 5 weeks and I do not know how the time flew by so quickly. The work is super fun, Heyner often lets you decide which part you want to do. Everyone in the family is so nice and the food is just the best. Home cooked and with love. On your free days you can explore waterfalls, hikes and the town. Thank you Heyner and everyone for this wonderful experience, it’s deeply rooted in my heart! <3 Pura Vida

We hosted Joey for four weeks, and from day one, he was part of our community. He socialized with everyone. He loves sports, and he’s very good at them. He even took part in a Padel ball tournament as fundraising, earning third place and representing our NGO. In the house, he was always respectful and clean. He is a super sporty guy, competitive, and always on time. You can really notice his teaching background—students loved him. He loves being surrounded by people, but at the same time, he also enjoys taking time for himself. We absolutely recommend Joey as a volunteer. He will definitely be a big PLUS for your organization. P.S.: He speaks perfect Spanish! PS2: You always will have a place at hour house.

1 mois et demi avec Marie et on se connais depuis toujours. Quelle belle rencontre, avec cet esprit Workaway, que les "vrais" ont compris et mis en pratique, Marie, pour ça, mérite vraiment un premier prix d'excellence, car tout fut parfait dans notre relation. Marie : respectueuse, d'une éducation parfaite, d'une intelligence remarquable, d'une gaité naturelle, un esprit ouvert, et en plus : un talent artistique comme j'en ai rarement rencontré. Une perfection en peinture, et une belle imagination en sculpture. Quel bonheur furent ces 7 semaines partagées. Ainsi que la dernière avec la visite de son compagnon Moritz. Je tiens vraiment à vous remercier pour votre aide et vos aimables présence. Je recommande vivement Marie à d'autres Hôtes sérieux et respectueux.

I stayed with Tugsah for one Week, and it was one of my best Workaway experience's ever. Tugsah is such a welcoming, friendly and helpful Host. The volunteering "work" was very nice aswell, I helped his fiance with learning german and did some occasional cleaning around the kitchen (even though there wasn't much to do since his place was really clean already :). My Highlights (out of so many wonderfull experiences) definitly were the traditional turkish breakfast he prepared and the visit of a big market with his fiance. If you're looking for a wonderfull time in the real Istanbul definitly apply to Tugsah's place :).

It was wonderful having Madita here! Even though it was the end of the season, we still had projects to accomplish before the winter. We were putting a heated floor into the greenhouse and Madita did an amazing job helping me shift sand in and pack it down, install the heating mat and move paving stones. And then she went and stacked Ann's firewood! She was a big help with other chores and helping to decorate the museum for our annual Christmas market. And she cooked some amazing meals for us. I had no idea it was so easy to make schnitzel, but I will definitely be making that again, as well as the other German recipes she left us. Thank you so much Madita, we would love to have you visit again any time.

I stayed with this wonderful family for a little less than a month, and even now, thinking back on it fills me with warmth. It was my very first Workaway experience, and I truly couldn’t have imagined a better family to begin this journey with✨. In every sense of the word, they were extraordinary. From their generous and welcoming spirit, kindness, attentiveness, and the love and light that shine through them, to the more practical — yet equally important — aspects such as delicious home-cooked meals made from fresh products, a spacious private room and bathroom, plenty of tips and recommendations for places to visit🤩. By living alongside them, I saw what it truly means to give yourself to others, whether through their volunteer work or the way they care for people around them. They included me naturally in their lives — dinners with friends, conversations, small trips — and because of that I genuinely felt like a part of their family🙏. The kids are incredibly lovable, kind, and joyful. It was a pleasure to play with them, and honestly, if you like children, it doesn't feels like work. They brought me so much happiness, and I was often surprised by their wisdom. Sometimes getting Arianna to focus on homework was a bit challenging, but that just made everything feel more real. We all had our “no” days growing up 😉. During the first part of the day, I had plenty of free time, apart from a few light tasks like unloading the dishwasher. I really appreciated those calm hours, especially because they allowed me to have long, meaningful conversations with Lucia, who became a dear friend to me💕. I highly recommend this family to anyone who wants to visit beautiful Veneto. Grazie di cuore alla mia nuova famiglia italiana ❤️

A wonderful person and a wonderful family… I hope we can meet again. We spent 4 days together, and they helped me with everything. Naeven is also very funny and very genuine :) His wife also cooks amazingly delicious meals. Thank you to this wonderful family for everything and for your kindness

Would highly recommend Bleuenn & Alix, they turned their hands to all the jobs, and came part of our family, we hope to see them back soon x

We loved hosting Maddy! We had just reopened the farm after a 2 month holiday and she was so patient with us whilst we got back into the swing of things and fixed up some things. She got on so well with everyone and was very helpful when working with bamboo. Her handmade jewellery is also amazing - she is very talented. Maddy was the perfect volunteer and we hope she will come back and visit soon! 🫶🏼