Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Guillermo is a wonderful guy. He is very easy going, kind, and accepting of all. I had an awesome time with him, his many pets, and guests/clients that would periodically come through and stay there. Guillermo was quick to respond when I reached out, which was very helpful as my last host had canceled on me last minute and it would have only been a few days before I would have had nowhere to stay. His property is very cool and aesthetic and more naturally oriented than most, which is definetly saying something for La Pedrera. The living conditions were good as I was staying in a nice but non-insullated ADU, which worked out great for me, and definetly added to the experience. The food was a amazing and he really knows how to cook, especially Asado. Unless you are extremely sensitive when it comes to cleanliness, this place is just the best. He even graciously took me to surf a few times, which was a phenomenal experience and really cool of him to do. The work is very good, but I should add that communication about work and expectations is very important here. I learned a lot about work and workaway here, and I am grateful for that. Furthermore, I should add that I am fluent in spanish, and he is more intermediate level in English, so I'm not sure how experiences may differ with different workawayers with different proficiencies in spanish. All in all, it was great, I highly recommend this place. I think it captures the essence of Uruguay and I think it also captures the esence of what workaway is supposed to be. I am very grateful to Guillermo for the opprotunity to be there and I hope to remain in touch with Guillermo and hopefully see him again one day.

Manga and Prajeeth are two beautiful and open-minded souls. They instantly made me feel like I was part of their family along with their two sweet daughters. Their sense of humour makes everything lighter and their generosity seems endless. They love sharing about what passionates them. Prajeeth will teach you about permaculture, trees, nature and will tell you all sorts of different and interesting stories. Manga will teach you about the weeds and their medicinal benefits and will share most of her thoughts. They made sure I learned about the indian culture and gave me both the time and guidance to explore the surroundings. I hope to return to india someday to see them again.

I had an amazing time with Sophia and her whole family! My daily activities included: cleaning and re-organising various indoor/outdoor places after some construction work had finished, hanging out with many animals, helping with a mural, chatting to the construction workers, cooking and bonding with grandma. We had heaps of autonomy and free time, and I got to explore Bouznika and the local area lots. Sophia is the best and quickest communicator I have ever had on workaway. She really values, welcomes and takes care of volunteers in her home. Her family have a beautiful energy and the project is looking amazing! I made it my daily ritual to sit on the roof and watch the sunset. Highly recommended. Thank you so so much and can't wait to come back <3

I had three nice weeks at Ana's farm. I would describe Ana as a warmhearted compassionate person. She was very busy at the time but still open and caring. She provided healthy delicious food. Francisco is an authentic smart guy. I really enjoyed the conversations with them sharing different perspectives of different topics. I enjoyed the presence of the cute dogs as well which made the daily life vivacious. My tasks were mainly picking up the oranges, weeding or woodwork. Ana and Francisco taught me some stuff about permaculture which I will take with me for my future. Thank you Ana & Francisco for the good time! All the best!

This was truly a unique and incredible experience. I am so grateful I got to stay with Said and Linde, thank you so much for hosting me. Speaking honestly, sometimes I was a little confused with systems, and it took me a while to get used to their life, to Moroccan time and ways of planning, but if you are unsure, just ask! I think I (along with 3 other volunteers) experienced the rare occasion in which the desert experiences heavy rains. It was cold and rainy, it even hailed, but now looking back, any rough times are 100% worth it. We waterproofed the ceiling, collected alfalfa, took care of animals, took the dogs for a walk and sometimes we had to just stay indoors and wait. The sahara trip was the ultimate highlight, especially as we were able to see the sunrise over dunes with thick morning fog, a rare sight that only happens after rain. We also found fossils, saw so many animals (camels, ostrich, the endangered addax and a pack of wild gazelles!), visited an Oasis and bought beautiful handmade crafts and fabrics from an Amazigh Nomad family. This whole experience on every level really made me think deeply about my life, culture, traditions, climate and the world. I wouldn't trade the experience for the world. Good luck Said and Linde on developing your project, I really believe in your concept + future vision and wish you both the bestest!

From our first contact, Birgit and Guenter were great. Communication was clear and their English was excellent. They were respectful clean and tidy. Both were eager to help out where and when requested. Even though it was extremely hot while they were here they got stuck into the weedy areas and worked really hard. Birgit was a great cook and baker and was happy to help out with meals and kitchen tasks. The traditional German Christmas bisuits were lovely, as was the German roulard (sp?) . They were open to sharing stories and descriptions of their home life and family. Overall it was a delight to share our home and time with them, lovely people indeed.

Theano stayed with us in September for a short time. We appreciated very much her presence, her positive attitude and her knowledge about plants, and experience in gardening. We highly recommend her and hope that she joins us again!

Yasmin came to stay with us as her first Workaway experience and first visit to Europe .We found her to have a great attitude regarding the tasks we set her and importantly from our point of view a great love of animals , which they responded to wonderfully ! Always willing to lend a hand with whatever is going on she is always laughing and cheerful , great company and a mine of interesting information about her home country Brasil ! We enjoyed her visit almost as much as our dogs did and really miss her cheerful presence ! We can highly recommend Yasmin as a first time and first class Workawayer ! If she ever comes this way again we would welcome her with open arms ! Thank you Yasmin your time with us was a great pleasure for us and our menagerie ,we wish you every success with your onward Workaway adventures !

Giorgia was so so kind! She was a super lovely person to be around and so generous with her space and time, welcoming me into her house even though there weren't many jobs that needed doing in the time I went. I felt like I made a friend very quickly, and wish I could've stayed a bit longer so we could get to know each other better. Grazie Mille Giorgia ♡

Our stay and work at Daniela’s school was a real pleasure, absolutely amazing. Daniela is a very open, nice, welcoming, and cheerful person who runs a lovely school with a very comfortable room for volunteers. The school has everything needed for daily life. We were able to create a personal project with the students, and Daniela encouraged us in all of our initiatives. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxed, greatly enhanced by the town where the school is located, which is simply beautiful. The children are adorable and eager to participate. Thank you again, Daniela, for your warm welcome, we couldn’t have dreamed of a better volunteer experience!

I had a relaxing, fun time with Amal and Nina. They were super chill, we chatted and laughed lots and I was able to experience a lot of local Moroccan culture while I was there, such as going to the local souk, hammam and visiting artisanal markets. The location is great, right by the beach and easy to get to with InDrive from larger cities like Casa Blanca. Thank you Amal and Nina for hosting me, hope to see you again in the future!

Tere! I feel incredibly grateful and deeply happy to have spent this time with this family. It is hard to put into words how special and precious this experience has been for me. Living together and sharing everyday life allowed me to truly learn about Estonian culture, history, and way of life in a way I never could have imagined. From the very beginning, they welcomed me with so much kindness and warmth. The beautiful home, the many lovely dogs and cats, and above all, the caring and generous hearts of this family made me feel as if I had found a second home. They treated me not as a guest, but as a true member of their family, and that is something I will never forget. They were also genuinely interested in Japan, and even though it was only a small part, being able to share my culture and food with them brought me so much joy. Those moments of exchange meant more to me than I can express. Thanks to them, I was also able to connect with people in the town. Talking together in the sauna, spending time at the Christmas fair making things, buying things, laughing, and sharing stories — these memories are deeply etched in my heart. Kendrik’s piano recital and the Christmas party were especially moving. Watching him play and sing with such dedication and sincerity truly touched me and brought me a lot of comfort and emotion. Before I knew it, I had completely fallen in love with this town. I am sincerely thankful to Workaway for allowing me to have such an irreplaceable and life-changing experience. I truly hope from the bottom of my heart that I can come back and see everyone again someday. Although it was only the first month of my life in Estonia, it became one of the most meaningful, warm, and unforgettable periods of my life. Thank you so much for everything. Takumi

Matilde was a wonderful volunteer, a very reliable, supportive presence. She helped maintain the forest and she cooked and cleaned, but her main work was mixing mortar for the foundation walls of my home which she did very well. Always very helpful, considerate, punctual, patient, sociable, fun and motivated. Great problem solver. Very creative and artistic, she showed a great love for nature, the forest i live in and all the creatures therein. I am very grateful for all the energy she shared with me, her fellow volunteers, the forest and all it's creatures and spirits. She will always be welcome here :-)

Camila is discrete and quiet, and very open and ready to help wherever and however needed. We also had some very positive and personal exchanges with her. Very attentively, she kindly took the time to thank us and say goodbye before leaving. It was a positive experience, to be recommended.

I am truly grateful for this amazing workaway experience and all the lovely people I met!! Although there were fewer projects in winter than in summer, there were always enjoyable tasks for the Workawayers to do, so we never got bored. Most days, I took care of feeding and giving fresh water to the chickens in the morning and cleaned both coops. After a delicious breakfast (which I miss very much<3), it was project time, where I threshed soybeans, prepared the garden beds for winter, or sometimes cooked lunch for everyone. After my afternoon break, I prepared a simple dinner. Cleaning and dishwashing after the meals where also tasks that were divided fairly among everyone. I really appreciated the good communication with regular meetings where the division of tasks and potential issues were openly discussed, the warmth and appreciation I always received, and the willingness to go on a small trip together in the region or have game and movie nights. I find the love and dedication that Ulrike, Andrea, and everyone else at this place put into the common good and all the projects incredibly inspiring. Thank you so much for everything and all the best to you for the future!!!:)

It was a very interesting experience to meet and talk to a person who chose to invest energy to create, even though it is something totally different and unexpected in a traditional surrounding. It was our pleasure to be a small part of that process. Vincenzo is a very wonderful person, and he is someone who listens carefully to you and always finds a nice way to communicate, no matter about what. We didn’t stay for a long time, but you left a very positive mark on us, and we are very grateful for the experience that you gave to us. We hope that you will manage to realize your vision, and we will come back to you and try your mangoes (if the donkey didn’t eat them before us).

Dear Lilino and Loredana, We are really touched by your wonderful feedback, and our experience with you left a really deep and positive mark on us. It was truly a magical, quite unique experience. From your interesting character, through the very creative and inspiring environment, to your incredible warm hospitality, openness, and kindness… For a long time we wanted to write this review, but as we didn’t have enough time, we didn’t want to just write something to complete the task, because you are really something special. So we hope that now we have found the right words for that. You gave your best to comfort us, you gave us the car, gave us the freedom to organize our time, and you really tried to give us the best experience. Also, even in the moments when we were not sharing the same opinions and visions, you were very kind and tried your best to find the same language and to stay warm. Thank you for everything. It was a pleasure to meet you, and we hope that it is not the last time. With a lot of love, Oskars and Teodora.

Cheniece and Jessica are absolute rock stars! They are both definately are among our favourite volunteers EVER. Not only were they very funny and completely entertaining, making for some wondeful lunchtime conversations and family celebrations but they were also amazingly hard workers - they took so much care in every job that was assigned to them to ensure that it was completed to the highest standard. Our team loved them!! They showed so much respect and appreciation to our local team and won their hearts. We loved their curiosity and good energy to know and absorb the culture of Bolivia and they really made the most of their time here - exploring La Paz and participating in the social scene in La Paz. Thank you girls - we love you!! We hope that our life paths cross again in the future.

I arrived at Claire and her family house in August and looked after their home for about three weeks while the family was away on vacation. The daily tasks were very light and flexible on working hours, i could hardly even call them 'tasks'! They were just some little things, like dusting, cleaning the windows, cleaning the floors and watering the plants. Claire's instructions were very clear. She made sure l was comfortable throughout my stay and recommended plenty of local activities and sights to see! I stayed on the same floor as two other girls as colo. We shared the bathroom and kitchen, and I had a large private room. Everything was perfect. A huge thank to Claire for such a warm welcome. That was definitely a good memory!

Thank you so much for your warm welcome and for giving me the opportunity to care for your lovely cats. I truly enjoyed discovering Mérida; it is such a vibrant and culturally rich city. Also, a special thank you for the mosquito cream! It was such a thoughtful gift and is still proving very useful. I wish you nothing but love and happiness for the future.