Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

If you want to experience real Canadian culture and farm life, Jackie is honestly the perfect host I stayed at her farm from November until the beginning of January, and it was such an amazing time. From day one, Jackie really tried everything to make sure we were having fun — and she 100% succeeded. The first weeks were packed with so many cool things you definitely don’t do with every host: watching the Northern Lights, meeting a pettable bison, random trips to Saskatoon, sooo many Christmas craft fairs, tea parties with friends, dog walks, bingo, watching cattle dogs, dog sledding, and my personal favorite — bull riding!! She also just took us on drives to look for wildlife, and on my very last day I even saw three moose, which was insane One thing I really want to say: try to do everything Jackie suggests. Even if it sounds random at first — it always turns into something fun. She plans everything in a way that you actually enjoy it and end up experiencing way more than you expect! Jackie, her husband John, and her son Jimmy are sooo fun to be around. There’s always joking, laughing, and storytelling, and after a while I honestly felt like part of their family Being around so many animals every day was one of the best parts. We counted over 500 animals (mostly birds), and that number keeps changing because Jackie breeds a lot of them. After staying there, you’ll definitely know if you want thousands of animals yourself or none at all — and I’m clearly in the first group lol Over time, Jackie and I became real friends, she’s super chatty, open, and always has a funny story or something interesting to tell, which made everything so much more fun I would go back to Jackie’s farm anytime without hesitation, and I can’t recommend her enough if you want a real, fun, and unforgettable farm experience in Canada thanks for everything jackie!!

Wer die pure Authentizität sucht ist hier genau richtig. 1-2 Busstunden von Cusco, in der Nähe von Urcos gelegen war es ein Abenteuer der anderen Art. Hier konnte man das tägliche Leben in Peru gut spüren und von Tourismus entfernt die Natur genießen. Der Alltag in der Hacienda ist eher einfach gehalten und folgt dem Wechsel von Arbeiten und Essen,es bleibt genug zeit für coole Ausflüge die Angeboten werden und entspannen mit den Hunden. Wir haben viele tolle neue Leute aus aller Welt getroffen mit denen man sich super austauschen konnten, das war wirklich ein Pluspunkt. ebenfalls die hunde,die super süß und zum knuddeln sind. Das tägliche Kochen über offenem Feuer war eine Herausforderung, die zugleich eine coole Abenteuer Erfahrungen war. Allerdings ist es kein Spot für Leute die Komfort bei Unterkunft und Ausstattung suchen, eher für outdoor Freunde ohne große Ansprüche an Bett und Bad. es war definitiv eine Erfahrungen, die uns neue Lebensweisen gezeigt hat.

Omg, this girl was me when I was 20 but so much stronger. She was the top, strong, confident, intelligent, high level manners and so humble. Always ready to help although I really felt like she deserved to just enjoy her vacation after working so hard on the land, in the house and just anything I put in front of her. I have never seen my plants so perfectly weeded lol. I'm still looking at it to this day lol. It was a little tough to see her tired from working but they went by so fast and then the fun vacation began. She went on an adventure ziplining etc., to a very nice pool, the river along our street and a National park. My husband and I really had a great time with her and we already miss her. Until we meet again Kat! Big hugs and the best of luck in all your endeavors!

Unsere Zeit bei Rita war wunderbar. Sie ist ein toller, freundlicher, offener und herzlicher Mensch. Wir konnten über alles sprechen, lachen und uns austauschen. Das Grundstück ist ebenfalls wunderschön, definitiv waren die Avocados und Aprikosen die besten, die wir je gegessen haben. Wir wurden sehr herzlich aufgenommen von Mensch und Tier 🐶.Die Tage veringen wie im Flug. Wir werden die Zeit nie vergessen und haben ein Stück Chile besser kennengelernt. Danke Rita !

We had the most incredible Workaway experience with Mark. From working on the boat to enjoying truly amazing food, every day felt special. Mark went above and beyond to make sure we experienced the area properly, from exploring WWII bunkers to discovering local cuisine and the best pizza we’ve ever had. He even took us to a small village covered in art, which was such a highlight. The work was enjoyable, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the experiences we shared are ones we’ll never forget. We’re so grateful for the memories, the meals, and the time spent, we couldn’t have asked for a better host. Highly recommend!

Frida was an absolute joy to host and a wonderful part of our family for the month she stayed with us. From the very beginning she was kind, enthusiastic, and easy to have around. She helped out reliably around the house, spent lots of time with Billy, and always approached tasks with a positive attitude. We really enjoyed sharing trips and local adventures with her, and it was lovely to see her make the most of everything Russell has to offer. Frida is thoughtful, respectful, and genuinely caring, and we felt very lucky to have her with us. Any host would be fortunate to welcome her into their home - we wholeheartedly recommend her and wish her all the best on her travels!

Maria is an outstanding volunteer with a very cheerful personality who always brings positive energy to every activity. She is extremely helpful and actively involved in teaching, motivating the students and making learning enjoyable. She has a warm and approachable way with the children, which makes them feel comfortable and confident to try speaking English. Maria is also able to manage the class atmosphere very well using her skills. One great example is when she introduces child-friendly yoga activities, which help create a fun and well-controlled learning environment. Maria is also very intelligent and has broad knowledge, which has been especially beneficial for my daughter. My daughter was able to learn a lot from her, not only in English but also in gaining new knowledge and perspectives. Her guidance and the way she shares her experiences made the learning process more meaningful and inspiring for my daughter.

Thank you very much Marie, Jean and all your family, I had a really nice time in your house, I felt really like at home, I needed some time to reset and restore, this is the perfect place, surrounded by incredible peoples and landscape

Karolina was a great host during my 2 week stay with her in Warsaw, I found her to be polite, kind, intelligent, friendly and overall fantastic host! during my time I helped Karolina with basic tasks around the house, such as moving furniture, garden work and basic cleaning. in exchange for this, I was housed with a nice room, fed all meals throughout the day and left to explore Warsaw and Poland as I decided. Karolina also helped with cultural differences etc and to plan my journeys and give tips for places to see around Warsaw and Poland. she was never a strict host and always happy to chat, even after a long working day. I also met one of her amazing daughters. Oliwia, who is also a kind hearted and extremely intelligent person who you may meet if you Workaway with Karolina. Overall, the Workaway experience, especially as a first timer to Workaway was amazing, and has set the bar high for my next Workaway. All the best to Karolina and her daughters and I hope to see them again if I return to Poland.

Nous avons passé deux semaines avec Sivi et Joaquin début octobre. Notre rôle consistait à prendre soin des chiens au quotidien, en jouant avec eux, en les promenant et en les nourrissant ponctuellement le soir. Nous participions également à l'entretien de la maison. Nous souhaitons remercier les hôtes pour leur accueil, la découverte des mythiques completos ainsi que pour leurs conseils donnés pour la suite de notre voyage. Ce fut un réel plaisir d'être entourés de tous ces chiens, avec une petite pensée pour Frankkie, qui nous a donné envie d'adopter un teckel nain ! 🐾 A bientôt :)

Esta ha sido una de las experiencias de voluntariado más hermosas en las que he participado. El proyecto corresponde perfectamente a la descripción y se desarrolla en un lugar maravilloso, rodeado de naturaleza. Ricardo me recibió desde el primer momento con mucha alegría, haciéndome sentir inmediatamente parte de su grupo de amigos, super simpaticos. Juntos fuimos a una cascada preciosa cerca del río, una experiencia realmente inolvidable. Tuve la oportunidad de participar en todas las etapas más importantes de la producción del cacao: desde la limpieza de los árboles de una plaga, hasta la cosecha de los frutos y su apertura. Probé el jugo de cacao fresco y, finalmente, la parte más esperada: la producción del chocolate, que además tuvieron la amabilidad de dejarme llevar conmigo! Yacky, la mamá de Riki, cocinó platos deliciosos y siempre fue muy atenta y respetuosa con mi alimentación vegetariana. Fue maravilloso poder ver cómo se prepara y probar el pan de yuca casero. Lamentablemente no me sentí bien, quiero agradecerles de corazón por haberme hecho sentir parte de la familia incluso en un momento difícil, por haber cuidado de mí con mucha paciencia, atención y cariño. Muchas gracias a Yacky, Riki y Marcelo por esta experiencia tan auténtica y humana. 💛

Charles was a lovely guy, who helped us split some wood & clear weeds from our fence line for 2 days. He managed to see quite a bit of this beautiful area we live in and he was friendly and communicated well.

Patricia nos alojó durante dos semanas en Navidad y Año Nuevo. Fue especialmente lindo pasar las fiestas con ella y su familia y sentirnos tan bienvenidos. Estamos muy agradecidxs con ella por eso. Al principio estábamos un poco inseguros por las respuestas tan cortas que recibíamos. ¡Pero no dejen que eso los desanime! Durante nuestra estancia cosechamos frutillas, reparamos tuberías de agua, armamos pilas de compost, podamos plantas, cuidamos a los animales, ayudamos a cocinar mermeladas y mucho más. Si uno no se sentía cómodo con una tarea, Pati siempre tenía una alternativa preparada. El horario de trabajo estaba claramente regulado y se podía negociar todo bien con ella. Pati siempre tiene una palabra motivadora y cariñosa para uno. Al principio esperábamos ser los únicos voluntarios, pero al final resultamos ser siete. Hay que estar preparadx para dormir en una habitación compartida y compartir la casa con una gata. Fue un tiempo muy bonito y no nos resultó fácil despedirnos. ¡Gracias, Pati!

Mike is a legend! Hands down one of the best workawayers I've ever had. He is smart, hardworking and a really kind and nice person. Thanks, Mike!!!

Hambo and Flo-rider are the perfect workwayers! They are really great people and always gave their best. They took on many tasks and completed them all to a high level of quality. They'd be welcomed back anytime.

Paris and Jarid are great people and perfect workawayers! Super nice, fun to be around and always worked hard and tried their best. They were particularly skilled at helping clear the weeds and helping to establish a new project! If you want to learn the Aussie accent, Paris is the best teacher!! Cheers, guys!

Tanja is a very hardworking, honest, organised and nice person. She always worked very hard at the various tasks she helped with and even did extra work. Thanks, Tanja!

Lena and Mona are very nice, friendly and hardworking people. They really got stuck into the tasks assigned to them. They did a particularly good job of organizing my shed and barn and were very attentive with the animal care. My animals and I liked them a lot!

Oli is a very hard working and skilled person. He helped move many projects forward including electrical, woodworking and other skilled things. He also did the everything day stuff such as animal care, clearing snow etc with dedication and no complaints. Cheers, Oli!

It was my first workaway and I could not have wished for a better one. Tom and Lois made me feel very welcome. I have so many good memories about the time I spend with them and for sure will come back after my trip around Australia. They are very friendly and happy people!!