Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I had a wonderful time on this workaway in December. I helped out on courses that were running in Scotland. Garry and Olena were great hosts and the communication before coming and during the workaway was excellent. I shared the work with another workawayer and each course ran smoothly. We were fed really well and there was always spare food around if you were still hungry. It was so lovely to meet so many people from different parts of the world who came onto the courses. Each group brought a different dynamic and it was a joy to share with them what Scotland has to offer. The work was straight forward and mostly involved chatting to guests, helping clear up after food, accompanying guests on trips and generally making sure everyone was ok and comfortable. If ever I was unsure of anything Garry or Olena were around to chat to. Thank you so much for this experience Garry and Olena :)

I had a great stay with Evelyn and Jon for about 2.5 weeks. They were very welcoming and generous hosts. They've got a beautiful property that's set up quite nicely for Workawayers and is still rural but with easy access to towns and nearby Auckland. The work I did was mainly weeding and planting in the garden, very laid back. There are lots of lovely animals around including the famous dog Maggie. Thank you both for having me!

We spent 5 weeks at Eva’s place (November–December). We picked olives and helped with work around the house and garden. It was a very nice time, with a friendly atmosphere. The property is in a valley among beautiful mountains and olive fields, and the views were amazing. Even though the nights were cold, we had a great great time. Eva is a wonderful host! And she cooked very delicious food.. Thanks for everything, Eva!

Max originally came to stay with us for just one week but ended up staying for nine wonderful months, our longest Workawayer stay to date. During that time, he truly became part of the family. We all enjoyed his company and formed a close and lasting friendship. Max is easygoing, respectful, and always pleasant to be around. He’s independent and reliable, needing very little guidance, and he approached every task with care and dedication. Over his stay, Max contributed to countless projects, working in the garden weeding, planting, tidying, and helping to put up a glasshouse. He also assisted with various building projects, including drywalling, plastering, and constructing stud walls. Around the house, he was always willing to lend a hand with cleaning and general maintenance. He worked brilliantly with other Workawayers and brought a calm, positive energy to our home. It was truly a pleasure having Max with us for so long. We’re so grateful for all he did and hope he will return one day to stay with us again.

Anik is a true artist. She came out to where I was staying, created a massive, cool, fun, unique sculpture from raw desert material---and it turned out really nice!! I would recommend her to anyone looking to host. She also watched my cat for me while I was gone during the day! Anik I appreciate you coming out here and taking the time to help beautify Stan's place. Hope to see you in the future!! I am sure I will!

Alejandro and his partner Joans were an absolute dream as Workawayers, and it was truly an honour to have them here. From the very beginning, they were proactive, reliable, and highly motivated, always seeing what needed to be done without being asked. They worked independently, took ownership of tasks, and consistently went above and beyond expectations. They brought not only practical skills but also strong organisational and management abilities, which made a real difference to my projects. Whether it was supporting guests, helping with garden expansion, building worm beds, or contributing to general property improvements, their work was thoughtful, efficient, and done with great care. Beyond their work ethic, they became genuine friends and a valued part of daily life here. They are mature, respectful, easy to communicate with, and a pleasure to have around. Hosting them felt effortless, built on mutual trust and shared values around sustainability, nature, and meaningful exchange. I can recommend them without any hesitation. They are absolutely outstanding Workawayers, and any host would be extremely lucky to have them.

Mona stayed with me for around 5 days. I had honestly the best experience having her in my house and project! A list all the positive things about Mona :-) Great cook! good listener, honest and funny, genuine positivity and interest. Skillfull in whatever I asked her to do or help with. Quircky and patient. Supportive and attentive. beautiful singing voice. I might have forgotten a few... She respected my house, was tidy and respectful of the space- physical and personal. Had loads of energy for work and for experiencing the area. I felt that I am in just wonderful company! Thank you Mona, for a short visit- that was lovley and helpful!

J’ai eu la chance de séjourner une dizaine de jours chez Charles et Myriam au cours de l’été 2025 et je ne peux que recommander cette belle expérience. Le travail était clair, varié et très agréable : souvent, les tâches se faisaient tout en ayant de belles discussions. Les Faivre m’ont énormément appris sur l’entretien d’un jardin et l’apiculture. De plus, le travail se faisait dans un climat de confiance et les tâches étaient adaptées à mon niveau et à la progression que j’ai réalisée au cours de ces deux semaines. Cela étant dit, l’attrait majeur de mon séjour chez Charles et Myriam fut de vivre avec eux au rythme de longues discussions, de rencontres et de repas délicieux. Nous voyions souvent des amis ou des voisins et les conversations s’étiraient durant de longue heures l’après midi ou en soirée. Nous avons pu parlé de mille et une choses et je suis ressorti de ce séjour grandi, en ayant rencontré nombre de gens qui m’ont parlé de leur vie et m’ont fait réfléchir sur la mienne. J’admire beaucoup le style de vie des Faivre et je crois que c’est une expérience incroyablement riche que d’en avoir un aperçu. Merci beaucoup à vous deux, Charles

Volunteering during the New Year in San Gimignano (Siena) was truly special. From the first day, Don Gianni made me feel at home with his kindness, warmth, and amazing food. His home is beautiful, and the town itself is unforgettable. Sharing time with other volunteers, the locals, and the children—playing football in the evenings—made the experience even more meaningful. I never felt anything but respect and genuine kindness. Thank you, Don Gianni, for your generosity and trust. I would love to come back and volunteer again.

Christian was a very discreet, respectful, and pleasant Workawayer. He fully respected the house rules and showed great autonomy throughout his stay. He has strong DIY skills, particularly in garden maintenance, forestry work, and outdoor painting, all of which he carried out with care and efficiency. His help was truly valuable and allowed us to make significant progress on our project. We sincerely thank him for his involvement and would highly recommend him without hesitation.

Muchas gracias Dea, lao he pasado muy bien y la experiencia fue increíble. un lugar con vista increíble y conección con la naturaleza y los animales. en especial con los perros que cuidan las ovejas. el lugar es en la montaña lejos de la ciudad, donde se conecta con un fonicular con la ciudad de Gampel. arriva están las ovejas y los perros donde el trabajo era darle de comer cada mañana ysiwmpre volver por la tarde a controlar lo y darles un poco de mimos a los perros( muy importante:)) luego 3-4 veces por semana bajar a los establos de Gampel para realizar mantenimiento tanto en las vacas como en los caballos/ burros. Días fueron muy relajados y otros bien intensos. en un lugar para el que le gusta el trabajo de fuerza y la tranquilidad/relajación y contacto con la naturaleza en el tiempo libre. ( y mimar 4 hermosos perros) La casa es solo para voluntarios y tuve el privilegio de tener una habitación para Ami .( lo cual siempre puede pasar ya que max son 2 workaway ) Agradecer a Dario , el otro voluntario que ya estaba más de 4 meses ahí y siempre fue muy hospitalario y gentil. un italiano muy calmo y relajado dónde drisfuta estar a solas con la naturaleza/ senderos. Además agradecer a Walter,ex propietario del Santuario que cada tanto pasa para ayudar o enseñar cosas de las ovejas y los perros. ( una de las personas con la que me gustaría poder compartir más) Definitivamente volvería, ojalá en el verano si es que encaja mi itinerario con el de Dea. grazie mille Dea y Philips. Grazie di cuore per tutto!Volevo ringraziarvi davvero per ogni momento passato insieme: per i pranzi,per il lavoro insieme e per tutte le nostre chiacchierate( Dario ) È stato un piacere condividere questo tempo con voi.Grazie mille Dario, Dea e Walter. Grazie Dario per tua pazienza. e la tua carbonara. Spero che ci vedremo presto! Un forte abbraccio, Rodrigo.

Jose stayed here, camping on the land and helping out with a variety of tasks, including the olive harvest. He worked well, was reliable, and put in a solid effort each day. He followed instructions, showed initiative when needed, and completed the work to a good standard. Beyond the work, he was friendly, respectful, and easy to have around, which made the experience very enjoyable. I appreciated his positive attitude and willingness to help. I would definitely recommend him to other hosts and would be happy to host him again in the future.

I spent two months with Johanna and her family, and it was truly a special and unforgettable experience! Johanna is a kind, energetic, and hardworking person. She is very skilled in crafts, and she and her mother taught me how to make traditional Sami handicrafts. During my stay, Johanna also made sure I had many opportunities to try Sami traditional foods, as well as Norwegian and Swedish dishes. It was fascinating to experience how reindeer and moose meat are part of everyday meals. I also enjoyed cooking for the family as they always gave me great compliments!😆 Heaika is equally kind and hardworking (and he was really good at making me giggle!) He has great knowledge about reindeer and taught me many things. Learning directly from someone so deeply connected to reindeer herding was an incredible experience. In Karasjok, I lived in a van, and Johanna and Heaika made sure it was always warm and comfortable. In Kiruna, I had my own room in their house. I loved having the chance to live in both Norway and Sweden. As their work locations change with the seasons, workawayers may have the opportunity to stay in several different places, which makes the experience even more unique! One highlight I absolutely must mention is that they took me to reindeer separation, one of the most important events in Sami reindeer herding. I was able to see—and even help with—an incredible number of reindeer alongside local Sami herders. I feel very fortunate to have witnessed this practice and to learn how this tradition is still maintained today. My daily tasks included household chores and spending time with their lovely, energetic children. Playing outside with them—kicksledding, skiing, building snow castles, and going for walks—was so much fun. Watching them learn and grow day by day was truly heartwarming. Spending time with the children gave me many new perspectives, and I also learned a lot about caring for a baby from their youngest daughter, who is 1.5 years old! Thank you so much, Johanna and Heaika, for welcoming me into your family, sharing your beautiful way of life, and teaching me about Sami traditions. I hope you will visit Japan one day, so I can share my culture with you as well!✨

I cannot recommend this volunteering experience enough. I arrived on the first day of Ramadan, not knowing how long I would stay, and I ended up staying for more than six months. From the first day, you are welcomed like part of a family. The teachers and students are kind, happy, and curious to meet people from all over the world. You will have many chances to join classes, feel supported and guided, and also suggest your own activities — whether it’s art, gardening, English, cooking, and more. The school is located in a beautiful area, surrounded by nature. You are fully immersed in the daily life and rhythm of the school, and you will also have many opportunities to take part in cultural and community events. This is a truly beautiful and unique opportunity to support an amazing project and to immerse yourself in everyday life in Lombok, Indonesia.

Elisabeth was a huge help. I can truly recommend hosting her, as she is super motivated, fun to talk to, and has lots of skills. After staying with us for the first time, she came back several times, and I'm always happy to see her again. Hopefully we'll have many more encounters, and thank you for everything.

This is a beautiful spot near the lake, kept pure with monkeys everywhere! I enjoyed the peaceful outside and the variety of work from gardening to creating a natural wall/border for the land. Whenever it got too hot I could switch to some shade and clear the fallen leaves and pile the branches for firewood. Thank you Marco for sharing this beautiful little paradise!

Estuvimos una semana con Val y fue una experiencia muy enriquecedora. Es una mujer increíblemente inspiradora y poderosa. Durante nuestra estancia necesitaba ayuda en varias áreas, y nosotros intentamos colaborar en todo lo que estuvo a nuestro alcance. Val fue siempre muy comunicativa, respetuosa y abierta con nosotros, lo que hizo que la convivencia fuera muy agradable. Esta experiencia nos ayudó a ver las cosas desde otra perspectiva y nos llevamos un aprendizaje muy valioso. Gracias, Val, por compartir tu espacio y tu energía con nosotros. Y una mención especial para Matxa, su perrita, que es una genia 💛 Esperamos volver a vernos y poder ver todos los cambios y la evolución de su bonito negocio. ¡Te deseamos lo mejor!

Pau était accompagnée de son ami Lau et tous deux ont séjourné deux semaines à la maison en plein hiver avec la neige et le froid. Tous deux se sont très bien adaptés au site un peu précaire parfois et ont donné des coups de mains avec enthousiasme. Ce fut un plaisir d’avoir ces deux belles présences à la maison pendant la période de fin d’année et j’espère que les nombreuses heures passées derrière l’ordinateur va porter ses fruits concernant l’activité économique du gîte en 2026.

Mika has been with us two times in 3 years.. he really is the best, always so kind and respectful... & everyone gets along with him! He has such a diverse set of skills and he just loves to be active and to be doing things. .. very focused!! He helped us so much while he was here., he is very precise when he does carpentry.. and he puts a lot of thought and planning into everything he does. I feel so lucky and privileged to have had the opportunity to meet such a person, you are an example for us all... we love you!!!! I will always consider you to be a great friend of mine... Please come back to visit!!! Sonja & Salka

Mahlia und Bruno waren ca 3 Wochen bei uns und haben uns tatkräftig,sowohl bei den Hühnern,als auch bei der Gartenarbeit unterstützt. Auch haben sie das Projekt neue Schilder für den Campingplatz sehr gewissenhaft und mit viel Kreativität umgesetzt, da sind wir ihnen sehr dankbar, so schön hätten wir das niemals hinbekommen 😊 Die beiden sind sehr angenehme und unterhaltsame "Gäste" gewesen die man gerne bei sich aufnimmt. Wir wünschen ihnen alles Gute auf ihrer weiteren Reise und tolle Erlebnisse!