Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

It was great having Benni stay with us, even though we were both quite busy at the time and did not have a huge amount of time to sit and yarn. Benni weeded, mowed, laid pavers with Peter and cooked. He was very respectful of our home and we highly recommend him as a house guest and worker. We wish you all the best in your travels.

Thank you Rafa for your calm careful help. I completely enjoyed having your company, and admire the way you were able to take some other volunteers silly behaviour in your stride and stay centred For prospective hosts, with clear and precise instruction Rafa will try his hand at anything, he prefers to work with a mentor and as he is new to this kind of physical intuitive work he needs help and feedback. Rafa was very appreciative of the extremely simple meals and made me feel appreciated for the meals I provided. He helped with garden work, olive harvest, and lots of little jobs in between Thank you for you quiet peaceful company

I got to spend a total of 1.5 months with Bruce and Louise and it was truly incredible. They're both such warm and welcoming people, and they made me feel like a part of their family in a short amount of time. They took the time to figure out my interests and tailored the work I did toward those which I greatly appreciated, and I got to learn a variety of new skills in farming and woodworking. The daily schedule was well-balanced and more than fair, and I looked forward to every smoko overlooking their beautiful property and socializing with them. It'd be unfair not to mention all of their amazing animals, with the dogs Django & Prilly, and Tigger the cat, earning a special place in my heart. I was lucky enough to go on a handful of hikes with Louise, even backpacking overnight to the pinnacles which was a highlight of my trip, and her love for the outdoors and exploring it is inspiring to say the least. She is such a joy to be around, and it is obvious she deeply cares for all of those around her. Bruce and I got to do several projects together, the most notable and fun I'd say was building an outdoor table. He is such a fun character to be around and an incredible teacher in a variety of subjects. Together they made my stay very memorable and honestly hard to leave, but I would recommend to anyone looking for a unique, outdoorsy, and family-oriented stay on a farm outside of Pukekohe.

Superbe première expérience de woofing chez Céline et Alex. Elles ont été adorables et très accueillantes. J'ai adoré entretenir et rénover leur gîte. Belle rencontre, j'y retournerais sans hésiter! Encore merci à vous deux :)

It was a real pleasure to host Emily and Hadley! They are two very motivated, very fit young women who worked so hard. They were incrediblly independant, learned super fast, and aproached every task—including lots of hard digging—with amazing energy. They completed everything asked of them easily and we barely had to supervise them. Emily and Hadley were a fantastic addition to our homestead. They are a big asset for any host, and we highly recommend them!

Kately is an amazing human, with a lot of energy, always ready to help, and with great iniciative. Super recommended, she will be missed!

I just realized that I've never left any feedback for this amazing workaway. I spent two wonderful weeks with Lehmus and Mihkali in September 2024, and I still miss them! During my time there, I shared the huuuge living space with 4 other workawayers, who immediately felt like friends or even siblings. Lehmus is such a warm, welcoming, friendly person, I always loved chatting with them during our group dinners or while visiting the chickens together! There were a lot of different small tasks, my biggest one was fixing the walls around the house. Most of the time, it didn't feel like working at all! Strolling through the woods to collect mushrooms and berries, cooking and cleaning together, feeding the chickens... every day we found something new to do! :) THANK YOU, Lehmus and Mihkali, for welcoming me and making me fall in love with Finland and with your lovely home!

I did a workaway with Evelin for 2 weeks. It was a really nice experience. The communication with Evelin in the beginning was really easy and clear. We had a video call. The taks in the hostel are easily completed. I was helping preparing and serving the breakfast. After the breakfast it was cleaning up and helping making the beds or cleaning other things. Sometimes I could teach yoga as well when the outside teacher was not there. I was sharing the volunteers room with one other woman. Over all it was a really nice experience. The hostel itself is really colourful and clean. The breakfast is included and guests connect quite easily because there is one big table inside and another outside so you sit with quite some people together. So I experienced several times that guests just found eachother to do activities together. The other staff that works in the hostel is really nice and helpful as well. Thanks for the lovely time Evelin.

Culturally we had a lovely exchange with Alexis and Sophia. We enjoyed hearing stories from Peru and about their lives and families. Their Workaway tasks were done to a good standard (weeding, tidying garden and shed, preparing vegetable beds and cooking dinner one evening). Because most of the tasks we have can be done independently, I like to give helpers flexibility with when they can do the work so they can fit in activites and sightseeing to make the most of being in this lovely part of the world. This did not work well with Alexis and Sophia. They went sightseeing on the last day of their 3 day stay and said they would be back at 2pm to start work, which was outdoors. They came back at 5pm. We usually have dinner at 7pm. I do not know how they expected to fit in the work. In the end they worked until dark but it meant my dinner plans were ruined. They were not apologetic at all about not leaving enough time to work. I felt very disrespected. They are good workers when they are working but my flexibile style was not a good fit for them. They may work out better with more structure in place.

Patrick was an amazing volunteer. Super proactive from day one—he always found ways to help without needing to be asked. He brings a really positive energy, is always smiling, and makes the atmosphere lighter and more enjoyable. He works responsibly, adapts quickly, and isn’t afraid of any task, whether it’s with guests, hostel projects, or day-to-day maintenance. He’s also respectful, tidy, and very easy to live with. We totally recommend him as a workawayer.

We had a really nice experience to Thomas' farm! Work was ok and Thomas always tried to give us different tasks in a way we wouldn't be bored and he was always working with us (if not him, then someone from his family). Overall they let us feel like in family, Joyce (Thomas wife) cooked for us nice and tasty lunches, he and his parents were always trying to help us and make sure we don't miss anything. The animals were really lovely and we could join two saturday donkey walks to let them eat fresh grass aroud the farm. Sometimes we fed Clothilde (the emu) and the turtles. Thank you for the hospitality and good luck for anything!

I had such a great time at Hernan’s workaway. The hostal was a great place, I loved the town, the people were so friendly and the waves were so great :) would definitely recommend I want to go back already !

We spent a little more than three weeks volunteering at the Hostel, from the end of October to the middle of November. We really had an amazing experience. The hostel is exceptionally well situated : right by the lake, with a view of the volcano and only a few steps away from the main streets. Pucón is a lovely place with so much things to do for people who love the outdoors. As soon as we arrived, we were nicely welcomed by the members of the family, who are all very hardworking and caring. The only small weakness is communication - because of our Spanish level and because there are many people managing the hostel. However, they put a lot of effort into resolving this, and we have even noticed an improvement during our stay. It is also just the beginning for them, so we are sure it will all work out. We were in charge of cleaning and of the reception, depending on the days, with a clear work schedule. The tasks were quite simple, and there was always someone from the family available to help. Overall, we had an amazing experience at the Hostel and would 100% recommend it to anyone looking to go to Pucón. Definitely do not miss out on the activities and take full advantage of our volunteer discounts !! We will keep unforgettable memories of our time there - from the nature, the card nights, volunteer dinners and nights out, the kayaking on the lake, the volcano hike and the many other things we had the chance to do and see. We already miss you guys and certainly want to come back. 🫶 Hope to see you again soon !!

Para tratarse de una chica de ciudad, de oficina y ser su primera experiencia en la plataforma, he de decir que Valeria se adaptó de maravilla a todas las vicisitudes y tareas de una casa de campo con muchos animales, frutales y huerto. Las dos semanas que permaneció en la granja, hizo las cosas fáciles para mí, ayudó en todo lo que pudo y lo mejor; ¡siempre con una sonrisa!. Es una persona resolutiva, alegre y colaboradora. ¡Genial!

We spent two and a half weeks with Ragne. And helped her with general maintenace around the house. And tried to make everything winter ready. It was an interessting experience which thaught us a lot about life up north. In exchange we got to eat amazing meals with reindeer meat and had the chance to see the reindeers up close.

It wasn't the best time of the year for me in terms of weather conditions and line up of tasks . But it turned out one of my best experiences since I joined the workaway community. Sam and Saoirse are a lovely couple , very considerate and respectful . Hardy cyclists, cheerful and easygoing . Always ready for the next job whatever it might be . Well organized but flexible too. If you are lucky enough to be chosen by them as a host don't miss the opportunity ! ! !

I stayed with Lukka and Lāki for 3 months this summer and I loved every second of it! They were super welcoming and are just very loving and generous people. They are very experienced with hosting people, so there were no issues with this being my first workaway experience. If you have any issues, you can always tell them and they do their best to accomade everyone and find a solution. They even let your friends stay for a few days if they want to visit you! In the summer months there can be quite a lot of workers on the farm, but I got along great with everyone. Sharing a house with so many people might sound a bit scary, but you can still find time to be alone and you get used to it. You will most likely share a room with one other person, but sometimes people can get a room for themselves. There are two bathrooms and one showers in the main house, so sometimes you need to wait a bit for them, though there are more showers next to the stable. I worked there as a guide for their horse-tours, which was overall a great job! My day usually started with stablework at 8 (but with enough workers you can take turns for that) where we moved horses from one pasture to another and did some quick cleaning in the stable. After that we had breakfast and our morning meeting, where we got assigned to our tours for the day. On the tours there are 2 positions: you either lead the group or ride beside them and tell them stories. Usually, you have to discuss with other workers which tour and position you want to have, but in my experience you can have preferences and they most likely get accepted. You usually start getting the horses ready 1h before the tour and also handle the greeting of guests. When it is a very busy week, you might need to take 2 tours on one day and have limited time off, but you should be able to get 1 complete day off. When the peak tourist season is over, you will have a lot more free time and sometimes no tours for a few days. You should be aware that things can get quite chaotic on the farm, so you should definetly be able to work independently. If you have questions or need help it is up to you to ask the others, as this is a very much learning-by-doing type of work. The horses a very nice and easy to ride, but you still need to be experienced if you wish to work as a guide. Everything else you should be able to pick up pretty quickly, but it is nice to do some extra research so you have even more stuff to talk about with tourists. In my free time, I could sometimes use the car to do some sighseeing (or shopping) or go on hikes in the area. The farm is pretty remote though, so there is not a lot to do in the area besides walking or riding. Otherwise, we were allowed to ride horses as much as we wanted (if the horses have not been ridden that day), but as these are beginner horses you should not go on too crazy rides. There is also a massive collection of board games on the farm that you are free to use. In general I am extremely thankful to Lukka and Lāki and really had the best summer of my life with them and everyone else!

Es war eine wundervolle Zeit bei Tobias und seiner Familie. Wir durften Oliven ernten, Knipsen, Feuer machen, den Vorgang des Pressens in der Ölmühle sehen, mit den Hunden spazieren, Wandern im Taygetos Gebirge, waren am Markt in Kalamata und hatten viele tolle Gespräche. Und das alles mit viel Freude und Dankbarkeit. Wir haben am Ende drei Wochen dort verbracht und wären gern noch geblieben. Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Danke!

We truly enjoyed having Omer here, and we are deeply thankful for his two-week stay. He brought great joy and positive energy into our home and into every task he worked on. Sarasa especially loved his presence. We’re especially grateful for the patient and joyful way he interacted with her. We also appreciated the many thoughtful conversations we shared. His curiosity and openness made every exchange meaningful, and he connected very naturally with our lifestyle of natural farming, simple living, and community work. Thank you, Omer, for all your contributions and for being such an easygoing and considerate guest. You are always welcome back to our home anytime, and we would be very happy to host you again in Taiwan. Safe travels, and wishing you all the best on your journey!

Our stay on the island was truly wonderful. It is a magical place and we enjoyed the time we spent there a lot! The working hours were flexible and the work never too hard, we had a lot of free time to discover the island, eat ice cream in Calbuco and play with the dogs. Pascal and his friends are great hosts, we felt welcome and appreciated and we had a lot of fun sailing together (for our first time), sharing meals and watching Pirates of the Caribbean. One night we went to see the bioluminescence by boat and it was amazing. We would love to return to the island one day or even take sailing classes with Pascal, he's a great teacher and an inspiring person! Thank you so much for everything!