Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I have been Margaret’s first Workawayer, so we were making things up as we went along. Somewhat oddly so at times! Hers is a truly gorgeous property and her constant diligence in her garden surely Shows. It’s lush and imaginatively diverse, and SO picturesque…in whatever direction your eye travels. While I was here in autumn I can only imagine how glorious it is in springtime! Margaret has a lovely and comfortably elegant home, and the separate upstairs apartment (guesthouse) is definitely a bonus for any visitor – very comfy-cozy and nicely appointed, had everything I needed (although there’s no TV or freezer). Margaret herself is a total dynamo, and as a visiting American I’d say with great affection she’s “a character.” Conversations with her are always lively and then some. Time and again, she also surprised me with her hospitality as she was always so thoughtful about my needs, including inviting me to several meals and tea/coffee times with her -- she’s a Marvelous cook/baker so those were always a treat indeed, plus included yet more visiting together. We worked side by side on a few occasions in her garden, but my primary duties during my 3-week stay entailed interior and exterior painting (including some minor putty replacement), transforming a large built-in kitchen cupboard with chalk paint, and the overhaul of a sizable closet. I suggested a self-catering arrangement as that’s what I’m used to (having volunteered extensively as a house/pet-sitter via another site), so we adjusted accordingly. Her property’s lovely rural setting is nevertheless just a short few minutes’ drive into town with very nearby groceries, etc. (Roscrea has about 5K residents and the town itself is nicely sized with Lots of services, shops & restaurants/pubs on offer.) Margaret refers to herself as a Luddite and indeed texting or leaving voicemails on either of her phones tends to produce no response, so it’s important to just find her in-person (and emails might be delayed as well). As we were indeed making things up as we went, I have every confidence she’ll now be fully Ready when she welcomes her next volunteer(s)…as my stay here was actually on referral from her daughter, Heather, also a Workaway host, as she’s the one I originally reached out to -- and she then asked immediately if I’d be willing to come help her mum as her accommodations were full-up just then. Given the short lead time too my stay was also Very spur of the moment, which made her gracious and congenial hosting all the more noteworthy overall. Thannnks again for everything, m’dear! : D

The lovely couple stayed with us for about a week. They are both diligent workers and a real pleasure to have around. We had a great time together. They are easygoing , fun to talk to and great cooks. They are super friendly and open minded. They helped us in many ways and we were very grateful for all their help and support. I extremely happy that we choose to host them. We definitely recommend them.

I only spent a few weeks at Karen’s place, in what I like to call her « house of happiness ». Despite my imperfect English, the whole family was incredibly patient and attentive, which made me feel truly welcomed and included. Sharing and connecting really define this experience. Karen’s family is used to hosting Workawayers, and you can feel it every member of the household is warm and kind. They live in an idyllic setting. If you enjoy going for walks, watching the ocean, admiring sunsets, and relaxing, Roberts Creek is the perfect place. You feel like you’re in a little bubble, surrounded by animals and forest. The local community is just as lovely and always ready to lend a hand. I really enjoyed the time I spent with the family, the home, the conversations, the stories, and even the mix of French/Chinese/English all in one meal. We laughed a lot, and I’ll keep wonderful memories of it all. Thank you again for welcoming me and for showing me the Sunshine Coast. You truly live in a little piece of paradise in Canada! See you soon, take care, I’ll always keep a warm thought for you.

I had a great experience at Massimo's place . He took me out to eat pizza with his friends and also showed me around the city in his car and these gestures felt really special. And the beautiful peaceful city of Trieste. The sunset's were amazing. The location of Trieste makes it very easy to go for day trips to Slovenia, Croatia and Austria . I felt comfortable at Massimo's place and he respects the privacy of his guests. And when I left I got really attached to the parrots at his place🥹❤️ I'll miss you guys.🦜 I met some amazing co workers too Ruben , Bashir and Xander 🫂. And lastly thanks again Massimo for hosting me 🙏The help was mutual brother 🤍 I hope we see each other again.

Lorna and Jonathan welcomed me into their beautiful property for a week and I really enjoyed helping them by taking care of the outdoor areas. There is always plenty to do and the tasks are very diverse! Beyond the work, I was able to share many lovely moments with them and their family during different events. Their kindness and patience allowed me to feel like myself from the very beginning of the week. I’m grateful for the trust they placed in me. I hope to see you again soon for new adventures!

I have a complicated house that is remote and completely off-grid. I am also very particular about a number of things. Mark did a great job of managing the house and respecting my particularities. This house and landscape were in perfect condition on my return after a three month absence. I also trusted Mark with the care and feeding of my beloved dog HarLee. He was very kind and loving to HarLee and sent many pictures and videos of her so I would not miss her as much while away. Mark came into contact with several of my friends and neighbors while I was away and they all commented on how well he took care of HarLee. I would not hesitate to have Mark come back and care for both HarLee and my home the next time I am away.

Staying with Kirsten and Damien was a wonderful experience. From the very beginning they were super communicative and always checked in to make sure I had everything I needed during my stay. They are kind, welcoming people, and I felt comfortable in their home right away. Pancake is such an easy-going cat — a little shy at first, but the more he gets to know you, the more you’ll fall in love with him. I had a great time taking care of him, and he absolutely loves his snuggles. He’s a sweetheart and such a joy to spend time with. Even though they had just moved into an old house and were in the middle of renovations, they made sure I was always okay and included. I really appreciated their openness and positivity, and I wish them the best of luck with the rest of the renovation process. I would totally recommend Kirsten and Damien to any Workawayer. They are genuine, thoughtful hosts and I’m grateful for the time I spent with them — and with Pancake, of course!

Rita is an exceptional host. I imagine the founders of Workaway had hosts like her in mind when they originally built the platform. She’s harnessed the wisdom and experience of her life and is building something truly special in the highlands above Bogotá. The garden complex is a BEAUTIFUL labor of love. It was a privilege to contribute to its caretaking during our short stay. Rita’s expectations for work and taking care of the home are clear and common sense. As a host, she made it easy to share the space. Her tremendous cooking and community-oriented attitude made mealtime a joy. Some other volunteers overlapped with our stay and we had a splendid time getting to know each other, but we also all had a private space and plenty of time “off the clock” for ourselves. Speaking of time off, Rita also gave us everything we needed to figure out the bus system to visit Bogotá on the weekends. From Rita’s house, the only sign of the massive city is the faint glow that comes off the mountain ridge at night. This made our city trips even more exciting. We are so happy we found this workaway!

Maria was amazing to host and to work with she was able to help us with lots of different task and always with a very positive vibe and self motivated attitude. We had lots of volunteers by now and if you're a host looking for volunteers, i can definitely say that she's a catch :)

Nick un chico maravilloso con mucha fuerza de voluntad,nos ayudó muchísimo en las tareas y cuidados del lugar , cocinó y se llevó bien con todos en el grupo . Es muy adaptable a los lugares y cocina muy bien ,es vegetariano pero nada complicado .corre siempre que puede y se cuida mucho para estar bien y fuerte . Es muy bondadoso y buen amigo . Lo recomendamos al 💯.

Yan stayed with us for 2 weeks, and it was a nice time. At first, he lived with 2 other workys, then with only one, and at least, he was the only worky on the farm. No matter, where we needed help, Yan did all the many different jobs, he was asked for to do. He cleaned the area of the horses Cut an old, dead tree, which was broken Helped to fix a part of the roof in our old barn Took out the old plants from the garden Fixed the chickens stable for the winter Helped cleaning the house Yan is also very interested in the culture and history of our area. It was nice, to take him arround and enjoy the time without work with him. He is a calm, peaceful young man, and it's nice, to have him arround. Thank you, Yan, for all your help and the nice time, we shared. Wish you all the best !!!

Hello! I hosted Miss Grasy! She is a very nice and beautiful girl! She came from Tashkent and stayed about 3 days. And she went to Bukhara! She is very intelligent, open-minded, sociable, smart, very helpful and clean! She helped a lot in our house works! l think she is very skilled traveller! By the way, she taught English for my children! She is a very good teacher as well!I wish her good luck in her future life! l highly recommend you to host her! l hope our passes Will cross somewhere else around the world Miss Amanda! Bye.

I cant begin to say how thankful I am to Nicolas and Julie for all the help they have given me over the past month. They have been amazing workaways and a pleasure to have at our Farm. I wish them all the luck in the world for their amazing journey that they have planned. Good Luck and Thank you again 😁😁😁😁

We had an unforgettable experience with Leticia Ivan and Rada. They are wonderful, generous people who are always full of great advice for discovering new places. Letícia is incredibly talented, she gave me some beautiful crochet creations that I love! And with Rada, that little ball of energy and radiance, there are always fun activities to do. Thank you for all these wonderful moments, we will never forget you!!

Kashkiin is very young, but incredibly hardworking and dedicated to everything he does. He is highly skilled with tools, creative, and quiet by nature. He helped with all the tasks we worked on, but he also took initiative and did far more than we expected or planned. He took care of the animals and our entire household like a reliable friend. He truly wanted to get to know our community, so he learned to read and write Cyrillic, listened to local bands, and happily spent time with local residents and guests. He quickly became a favourite among everyone. We warmly recommend him to all – wherever he goes to volunteer, we are certain people will be completely satisfied with his work, attitude, and character. Thank you for everything, Kashkiin!

We had the chance to spend an unforgettable stay with Zehra, Karya et Hunkar in Izmir. They are very friendly, funny, and truly endearing, with strong personalities that blend beautifully into a harmonious family dynamic. My daughter and I were welcomed as friends event family, with so much kindness and humor. We shared wonderful moments together, from the everyday life of Izmir to incredible historical adventures that will stay in our memories for ever! A huge Teşekkürler for your hospitality, generosity, and sense of sharing. We leave with hearts full of gratitude and the wish to see you again. Best of luck with all your wonderful projects, we wish you all the best!

It was a fantastic experience. I was here for the entire month of November teaching Italian. Everyone is extremely welcoming and kind. I met so many people who will forever remain in my heart: first and foremost Hassan, but also all the other teachers, volunteers, students, and so many others. I had the honor of experiencing the local culture and delicious locale cuisine. It's an experience I highly recommend, and I definitely think I'll be back in the future!

I had the best time at the academy! Harim was an amazing host. This was my favorite workaway I have done by far. You will fall in love with Morocco and Casablanca. THE WORK: Amazing schedule. You work three short evening shifts and longer day shifts Saturday and Sunday. you get to see many of the same students each week which is great. You can see their English improve and develop nice connections over the weeks. The students teach you so much about Moroccan culture and recommend things to do in the city. I also loved the schedule for going on trips with other volunteers. The downtown school is less than five minutes from the apartment as well- dream commute! You are typically paired with 1-5 students for 15-30 minutes to chat and then swap groups. Sometimes they have speaking prompts and other times you make it up as you go. It’s helpful to come up with some questions to get things flowing (“what’s your favorite Moroccan food vs. international food? Etc.). The teachers tell you their levels and what they’re working on which is super helpful too. THE APARTMENT: I loved the apartment so much. There is so much life in it with all of the volunteers and teachers leaving here. There are two volunteer dorms and two teacher rooms. Including teachers, you are sharing the living room, two bathrooms, kitchen and outside area with 5-9 people. It sounds tight but it flows very nicely. Just pack earplugs-the walls are thin! The teachers are so sweet, Samira taught us to cook some Moroccan foods while I was here. Shayma, the cook, is at the house four times a week and cooks lunch thur-sat. She is a sweetheart and great cook!! Also- the WiFi is extremely good if you are a student or work remotely. This was a huge plus for me. From the apartment- you’re a 15 minute walk to the main souk or 40 minutes to the Hasan Mosque. The city is very walkable and enjoyable. You don’t see many tourists in winter, so be prepared to be greeted everywhere you go :) THE TRIPS: So worth it to bond with your roomies and meet volunteers from the other schools! A great price for what you get to do. I recommend doing one at the start of your time to be able to connect with the other schools for the rest of your time. In my last week, we organized an international Friendsgiving which was super fun. THE HOST: Harim was quick to answer questions, problem solve, and encourage everyone. Thank you for being so wonderful, Harim. I’m so grateful for my time here!

I have spent 11 days in November/December with Danielle. It was my first workaway experience and I was totally happy! The family (Danielle, Nadja, Myriam, Nikolas) and the animals were so nice and friendly that it was actually easy to integrate. We had nice meals together, played cards in the evenings and the work was not too hard. It consisted mainly of cleaning the stables, but I also helped with other things that had to be done at that time. I had a huge room for myself. Well, yes, it was cold, but I got used to it pretty fast and it was an interesting experience. Personally I used my sleeping bag + a cover + a hot-water bottle when going to bed to get warm (I am naturally chilled through). Well, the horses: they are outside all the time and live an almost natural life. They are well educated with a method called "d'équitation éthologique". As a former rider I was and I am still interested in the method and can't stop watching videos about it. I also loved to listen to Danielle's interesting stories. To make a long story short: go there and explore her place! Ah, one last thing: if you think you don't waste much, go there and you will learn what not wasting really means...

Silvana has been a great host and I'm very happy that I got to do this workaway. The house is cute and quickly feels like home, the cat is absolutely adorable, and her other housemates have been truly amazing. During my 10 days, I mainly helped her design some German exams for students who want to take the Telc in Switzerland and did a little bit of social media. I would recommend this workaway to anyone who's excited about the life in Santa Cruz, want's to stay in a comfy and social shared apartment, and can help out with different tasks. Hope to see Silvana again and wish her all the best!