Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Oli J'ai reçu Oli pendant 2 semaines et j'en suis très satisfait. Il serait trop long d'énumérer toutes ses qualités et je me contenterai d'en souligner les principales. Oli est tout d'abord une personne dont la présence est agréable par sa bonne humeur permanente, son sourire et sa gentillesse. Elle est aussi très curieuse, tout l'intéresse et elle est toujours prête à découvrir ce qu'elle ne connait pas: paysages, nourritures, outils etc. En dehors de ses quelques heures de cours de yoga elle est totalement disponible pour travailler et ce qu'elle fait elle le fait avec le plus grand soin. Elle comprends très vite ce qu'il y a à faire et sait faire preuve d'autonomie. Etc. Etc. Si elle vous sollicite en tant que host vous pouvez l'accepter sans la moindre réserve.

An incredible two-week experience with Katharina, who adapted perfectly to my profile. First of all, the accommodation is simply stunning and very cosy. You can fully enjoy the island’s nature and peaceful atmosphere in a lovely town, with volcanoes right next to the house and the beach just 20 minutes away by bike. Katharina is a caring and curious person who always makes sure everything is going well for you. The working hours are great and flexible (4 hours a day, usually in the morning). Weekends are free. And if you love animals, you’ll be delighted! In short, an amazing experience that I would do again without hesitation :)

🌼 Iona arrived with a calm confidence and instantly blended into the work happening on the farm. During her stay, most of the tasks were on the heavier side, moving soil, shaping the land, digging, mixing concrete, plastering walls and putting up bamboo fencing. She handled everything with steady strength. She may be small, but she is super strong. (After the farm she would workout on the rooftop with Andrea!!) 🌿 We felt genuinely lucky that she chose to spend her final weeks of her journey here. Her knowledge on soil quality was a huge bonus for us, she gave thoughtful insights as we prepared our fields for new crops, and her guidance will influence how we grow in the future. 🌱 🌸 Around the house and on the farm, she brought an easygoing, bright presence, someone who jumps into conversations, laughs easily, curious and makes even simple moments enjoyable. She adapts quickly, works with purpose, and brings a kind of grounded energy that lifts the whole group. 🐝 🌾 We’re truly thankful for the time you shared here Ion and wish you all the best on your travels and your mission to help communities around the world. 🌺 Best wishes, Bishwo and Lena

Aurore was always joyful, energetic, and genuinely eager to help. In every service, she showed impressive efficiency and commitment — always giving her best, always ready to step in, and always doing it with a smile. Her positive spirit created a real sense of togetherness. We are truly grateful for everything she shared with us and for the passion she put into every task. She leaves behind a very bright and inspiring mark.

Karina was remarkably competent in every task she took on — even when doing something for the very first time. She learned quickly, adapted easily, and carried out each responsibility with care and confidence. She served with constant joy, great availability, and a truly generous spirit. Her positive attitude made working with her a real pleasure. We are deeply grateful for her dedication, her openness, and the enthusiasm she brought into every moment of her service. She was a real gift to the abbey.

Ignacio has stayed with us twice for 2 to 3 months each time. The first time he was creating his book mobile/bookstore by refurbishing his used RV and the second time he traveled around some and stayed with us for much of the time. He is a great person and has become a good friend. Also, he is a very industrious and helpful worker. He is very knowledgeable, has many skills including gardening, construction, cooking interesting meals, and a variety of dishes AND is very willing to pitch in wherever we wanted. We spent many good times sharing stories, language tips, playing games and traveling around the area. We would highly recommend him as a workaway guest and hope he returns in the not-too-distant future to see us. He is very easy to get along with and always fits in with the program. He easily gets along well with other house residents and guests. And he was particularly helpful with our little three-year-old niece, showing her books and keeping her entertained. He has a natural, easy-going energy and goes with the flow.

We very much enjoyed having Calllum and Maho to stay with us. Their energy and enthursiasm was infectious and they brought lots of new ideas to the project. They had a great relationship with the children and are already missed.

We had reached out to Andrea 4 months before he arrived, hoping he would join us and it was worth the wait. He’s been traveling for a long time and has volunteered in many places around the world, it truly shows. He is an outstanding volunteer: reliable, adaptable, easy to communicate with, and deeply engaged in the work and the people around him. Any host who welcomes him will be incredibly lucky. 🌍💫 ✨ From the moment Andrea arrived, he slipped effortlessly into the rhythm of life here. His smile is contagious, that lifts the mood of everyone around. He made the simple moments special, the kind of company that turns routine days into memories. 🍛🥁✨ 🛠️ On the farm, the work was often physical and demanding, but Andrea was never shy to step in and take on the tougher tasks. He showed up with real determination, always ready to help, always giving his full effort. From daily chores to the bigger jobs that keep the project moving, he was reliable, proactive, and grounded. 🙏 We’re deeply grateful he chose to spend part of his journey with us, and we’re already hoping the road brings him back to Nepal someday. We hope next time you come we will have a buffalo for you. With love, Bishwo and Lena

There was great communication with Matthieu before he arrived, and he was positive and vibrant from the moment he was picked up. I found him to be a very pro-active man, and an absolutely charming person to have a chat with. There were some pretty physical tasks planned, after a massive 3 week storm there was a break in the weather for a few days and enough time to dig out another section of our star garden drainage system and fill it with four and a half tonnes of flood filtering stones. Along with two other volunteers, every morning Matthieu was bright and ready to go. I offered a change of tasks in the afternoon in the case that they were exhausted, but Matthieu in particular insisted that he wanted to see the job finished, so we kept going and were also able to help with my friend's house move in the time he was there. I also have to mention Matthieu is an incredible and creative cook!! What a lovely guy, I highly recommend his energy and company.

It was a pleasure to meet Mars, who stayed with us for 3 weeks. He's a calm, kind and artistic person, and speaks very good French ! We'd be happy to have you back, Mars :)

We spent three wonderful weeks with Kouichi, Haruka and Kotaro. They welcomed us into their family straight away and we felt right at home. Haruka cooked us amazing Japanese food and we enjoyed lots of evenings laughing around the dinner table. We were primarily there for rice harvesting and to do some video production and photography. The work was very interesting and enjoyable and Kouichi was happy to share his knowledge about natural farming with us. The house is beautiful, clean and super homely and the mezzanine space where we stayed was comfortable. Kotaro is such a wonderful kid and we loved playing with him and watching his favourite videos on YouTube. It was a very sad goodbye as we thoroughly enjoyed our time together, but we know we will stay in contact and see eachother again some time. If you get the opportunity to go here, I would really recommend you do.

Alberto stayed with me for a week and I really enjoyed having him here. He worked with another workawayer I had staying at the same time, and together they made a great team. I was really grateful to be able to show him tasks and then just leave him to do them, knowing he would think carefully about things and do his best job with everything. He came up with some great ideas for completing different tasks and was thoughtful and diligent in everything he did. He cooked some really delicious Italian meals which we all thoroughly enjoyed. And was interested in and curious about everything around here, which was really nice. He was also very polite, respectful, interesting to talk with, and just really lovely to have around the place. I would highly recommend Alberto to any hosts and welcome him back anytime.

Mickael stayed with me for a week. He was my first guest with actual real landscaping and gardening experience and I was very grateful to have his help. I was able to show him something in the morning and leave him to work diligently at it all day without having to keep checking up on him. He always did a great job at everything I asked of him, including clearing some bush, chainsawing, setting up plant support frames, etc. He worked really well with another workawayer I had staying at the same time, and they came up with some good ideas for things together.He was capable and careful with all my tools and gear and left them clean and in good condition after use. He also cooked some great meals while he was here. And was extremely polite, respectful, grateful, and just lovely pleasant company to have around. I would say yes to having Mickael here again anytime and would highly recommend him to all hosts.

Our 2nd Switzerland volunteers! Ooh we loved this couple! Dune and Antoine is one of our favorite couple they very fantastic, helpful and very comfortable volunteers! They are very good by helping us out in shelter and in our doggies! Very trusted in terms of working! If this couple are applying you, please consider them, you won't regret it! Highly recommend!

This was my first time using Workaway and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience! Marcin is kind, patient and understanding, a great cook too! The work ranges from feeding the animals to some more strenuous tasks (moving hay bales, carrying water buckets, shovelling snow in winter). I made a fair few mistakes during my first couple of days, but Marcin was completely forgiving and really embraces the idea that everyone makes mistakes. The food is almost entirely locally produced, seasonal and absolutely delicious - it always hit the spot! The animals are lovely too, if you go, please say hello to Stefan the Shetland pony for me! He's such a gentle soul, and loves his excercise, so don't be afraid to ask to take him out for a walk with you! Speaking of which, the region the most breathtaking place I’ve ever seen in Europe, and Marcin is extremely knowledgeable about the local hikes that let you experience this beauty. He also knows many cultural and historical sites nearby that are definitely worth a visit. Thank you Marcin for such a wonderful time, I hope I can come back again soon!

Two weeks with Shunza were a very good time. He adapted quickly to my rules because he observed all the time how I did my works And often the Sauna was heaten , because he liked the Sauna very well. And always he had a bit time to pet my animals , horses and especial Emma ,my dog . You really feel that he loves animals Thank you for the time you spend together wit me.

I can only recommend staying with Putra and his lovely family. They made me feel part of their family immediately. They are very honest and respectful people, always smiling and always sharing their knowledge! I did a 2 night jungletrek and helped out at the school three times. There are different schools in the area to teach english. The children and teachers were accepting me as well with opening arms and we had a lot of fun dancing in the schoolground, playing baseball and doing some basic english practising. I recommend preparing some small and easy lessons in advance since there is no given structure from the school. Don't worry about not doing good teaching. The teachers at the school are grateful for everything you do!

We ended up staying extra time at Michelle's we liked it so much. You get to live in her oceanside apartment in exchange for three hours of work every day at her cat sanctuary. 9-12 Monday - Monday. The apartment is 3km from the sanctuary and Michelle provides bikes to use while you're there. Most of the work is cleaning up after the cats and dogs but sometimes there are special projects as well. Bleach is used almost everyday so bring some sacrificial work clothes. We really enjoyed getting to know Michelle and her corner of Rayong, which is an immigrant retirement community. Michelle is a wonderful person full of caring and funny stories. She was very helpful, lending us a ride in her saleng when we could use it. Beautiful beaches and sunsets, cats and dogs to cuddle. Fantasic company. What's not to love?

I stayed at Kate’s home for nine days, and she is truly an angel with a beautiful smile and endless patience. Even though my English isn’t perfect, she always listened carefully and made me feel comfortable, so we were able to talk about so many different things. Every moment we shared was genuinely happy. Waking up to the morning sunlight in her lovely “Earth home,” hearing the birds sing, and looking up at the countless stars at night will stay with me forever. (The internet in the room is limited, but honestly, it was a great chance for a digital detox.) There is also a beautiful river behind the house, perfect for little adventures. During my short stay, she gave me the incredible luck of experiencing so many things: making kimchi, a trip to Kaikoura, feeding baby goats at her friend’s place, creating our own pond, making elderflower syrup, baking cookies, giving medicine to the sheep, wine tasting at a winery, taking a basket weaving class, picking banana passionfruit… I still can’t believe we did all this in just nine days! I was also in poor condition physically when I arrived, and meeting Kate helped me so much. She always prepared healthy, delicious meals, and her knowledge and skill in cooking are amazing. She even cooked Korean food for me — something I never imagined I would have in New Zealand. Eating kimchi and seaweed here made me feel like my health was coming back. I’m truly grateful. I look forward to the day we meet again. Thank you so much, Kate. And of course — her family, the cat, and the dog were all perfect as well.

Helena was an absolutely fantastic help for us and we so greatly enjoyed her cheerful and willing personality. She took amazing care of our dogs and spent many hours taking them for extra walks/hikes. She was always willing to got help and also very self directed. We were able to include her in so many gathering with friends and everyone enjoyed her company. We would welcome her back at any time for hopefully a much longer visit!