Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

This was actually my first workaway experience, and let me tell you it was even better than I had imagined. Kaerri, as well as her partner, are super welcoming, kind, open minded and easy going! She warned me before that it was going to be a time where there is less work to do, and I wish I could have done more because you guys really deserve all the help you can get! I felt like I was staying at my grandmas house, since she is so attentive and considerate:) Of course not to mention the beautiful little town you live in, it was magical! Thank you so much for the best first workaway experience☺️

After a few days of hard work, I can assure you that their help has been indispensable. We started the day with enthusiasm and have accomplished a great deal of work at a good pace, which would have been impossible for me to do alone. They are a lovely couple who complement each other wonderfully.

“È stato un vero piacere lavorare con Yassin. È una persona sveglia, scaltra e intuitiva: non c’è bisogno di spiegargli le cose mille volte, perché le capisce al volo. Con lui mi sono trovato davvero bene, sia sul piano umano che lavorativo. Affidabile e veloce nell’apprendere, è qualcuno con cui collaborerei di nuovo senza esitazione.”

i had a wonderful time staying with Madelena. She was very welcoming, kind and flexible. She had a lot of good recommendations for Nice and I enjoyed our conversations in the evening. I would gladly come back another time.

We spent two amazing weeks at Annie's sanctuary and we truly enjoyed the experience. The sanctuary is beautiful and Annie takes such great and loving care of every single member. We fell in love with several of the animals and truly enjoyed getting to know them. Next time I would love to come back in summer as it can get really cold in the house during winter.I would also recommend staying two weeks or longer. Thank you Annie for all you do! Its inspiring.

amazinggg experience! William and Laura were super welcoming. They have cute lovely home with lots of pets. i enjoyed the music room and the night hiking so muchh. i would love to return to visit them. I wish your family all the best !!

They are a lovely couple, they helped us a lot building a stone path, sanding some old chairs and chopping wood. Both are very chilled, polite and can speak Spanish. Great experience as our first workawayers. Good luck with your adventure! S&J

Linh was a joy to host. She was open to helping any way she could and lifted the spirits of those around her. We had some great conversations that created a two-way cultural exchange and led to increased appreciation of each other. Linh is welcome back any time!

I had a wonderful two weeks with this awesome family! I'm so glad I had a chance to get to know them. Lennard and Susan and their boys Luc, Ricco and Zeb were all so welcoming and kind. They made me feel like part of the family. The tiny house in the back yard gave me just enough privacy but left me close enough to feel connected. I had some really fun projects while I was there. I loved having productive things to do. They had recently built a nice awning over the area where bikes and motorcycles are parked. I got to build a wall enclosing that space from the sidewalk and street. I also installed outlets for the bike and car chargers. They even trusted me enough to wallpaper a 7-meter-long wall in the living room. I think it turned out great! A few other fixit projects kept me involved and contributing. The whole family was so good to me. Susan even peddled me on the back of her bike into the city, 5 kilometers each way, to show me some of her favorite places. They hooked me up with museums and plenty of sights to see. They said I was welcome back anytime. I hope they mean it because I intend to take them up on the offer!

Truly amazing people and perfect to host for workaday. Clément and Violetta stayed for 3 weeks with us in November. They worked so well together; dedicated, skillfully, carefully, yet efficient, friendly and always with good spirit. We feel very lucky to have had them cross our way. Unquestionably one of the best workawayers we have had the pleasure of hosting. Generous, considerate, friendly, responsible and adventurous people that comes with our VERY best of recommendations.

My stay with Jeremy and Erle was my very first Workaway experience, and it couldn’t have been a better introduction. The tasks were always well-matched to my skills. Since they knew I enjoy drawing and creative projects, I had the chance to design a map of the farm for guests and prepare Halloween decorations, which I truly loved doing. I also helped feed their adorable animals - alpacas, pigs, chickens, and ponies - and I painted some of the buildings. I met wonderful people during my stay, and Jeremy and Erle themselves are incredibly kind, friendly, and thoughtful hosts. The farm is beautifully located by a river and close to forests, which makes autumn walks and mushroom picking absolutely perfect. I’m genuinely grateful for my time there and can warmly recommend this place to any future volunteers.

This was our first Workaway trip. Unfortunately, we could only stay for a short time, but we already know that we would love to return anytime for a longer stay if possible. The place was beautiful, and the house was perfect and well-equipped. Manfred and his family were very flexible and kind. Thank you!

Noel must be our first pilot volunteer :) It was so nice to know her. She did very well with everyday tasks and daily routines. Her relations with other volunteers were also exemplary. Hope we can see her again. Best wishes, Burak.

We are happy to be the first place that Nino experienced volunteering. He was such a decent person. I wish I could have more time to know him better. Hope we can meet again. Burak.

What an awesome family! I was only able to spend five days with them and that is my loss. A month would have been better. The whole family was so inviting and kind. I loved feeling like I was welcome in anything and everything they were doing. Next time I'll insist that they find more for me to contribute. There wasn't a lot of work to be done other than cleaning the yard. Beautiful yard! They let me borrow a great bike to explore the area. I'm really glad I didn't just stay in Amsterdam. I got to see the countryside of The Netherlands and I fell in love and want to live there someday! Ben and Talien took time to show me around the area and Ben even took me in to work to see his business and more of the area. All six of the kids were polite and kind and welcomed me into their world. I am really grateful to have met this family. I would love to visit again sometime. Oh, and that apartment is wonderful! They call it "small" but I could live there indefinitely. (Don't worry, Ben, I don't plan on that.) Hope to see you all again soon!

I really appreciated having Caroline stay with us. She was always willing to help with what we needed, very respectful of the exchange, was really great with my daughter, always in a positive and grateful energy. Anyone will be really lucky to have her!

We spent the harvest in Doissat and we had an amzing time! We've never done anything like this before, and it was interesting to see and learn how the walnuts are actually harvested. Susanne was such a wonderful host and really made us feel like family. The atmosphere was relaxed and even though the work could be a bit tough some days, we always felt appreciated and never felt like we were just 'workers'. Not only Susanne and Hichem, but also the whole harvest team was great. We were lucky to have such amazing co-workawayers during our stay. 🙏🏼 There is plenty to do on days off, as there are so many activities and things to see around the region (castles, canoe, caves, even a marathon!...). We also appreciated the days off where we stayed "home" and did yoga or little work out sessions together, watched movies with popcorn, went for a swim, or just read around the fire in the evenings. All in all, a very unique experience with a tight-knit team and loads of good food😁 Thank you for everything!🙏🏼

I stayed at Brahim's home for one week, and it was an incredible and truly authentic experience. I got to live a small part of Berber life: sharing meals together, exploring the area with his daughters Oumeima, Fatima, Sara, little Khawla, and sweet Moussa, the little man of the house, and spending time playing with them. One day they even took me to try on traditional Moroccan kaftans because they were preparing for a wedding, which was such a fun and unique moment! Neima, Brahim’s wife, is the sweetest person and an amazing cook. I tried so many delicious Berber and Moroccan dishes. One evening I cooked Italian pizza for them, and the next day they surprised me with Berber-style pizza! When I told Neima I was vegan, she prepared only vegan meals for me; everything was absolutely delicious. ❤️ The experience felt truly genuine and gave me the chance to immerse myself in their traditions and meet such kind-hearted people. In the mornings I worked on my computer helping Brahim update his website, and the afternoons were free for me to enjoy as I wished. :) I wholeheartedly recommend this experience! I didn’t get the chance to go to the desert with Brahim (even though I would have loved to) because I already had other plans, but hopefully next time!

Mathilde es una chica encantadora, muy amable y con una energía tranquila y bastante agradecida con todo. Para nosotros es un placer conocer personas como ella,con tanto respeto por nuestro proyecto,con ganas de conocer la cultura colombiana y disfrutando de cada experiencia con felicidad. Sin duda es una voluntaria que realmente quiere contribuir a los proyectos en los que participa, nos ayudó cuidando de los animales,poniendo compost en la huerta, poniendo cobertura vegetal en los cafés,sembrando plantas y además, compartimos siempre buenas conversaciones y ratos muy agradables. Esperamos verte de nuevo, gracias por todo!

The sanctuary is a magical place! I absolutely fell in love with the sanctuary, Jimena, and the dogs. During my time at the sanctuary, I bonded with these amazing animals so strongly that it was extremely difficult and emotional to leave the place. The daily chores are easily manageable and the rest of the day is spent with the dogs. I will never forget the amazing walks around the property with the dogs, playing in the river with them, and the love these animals shared so openly with me. The property is beautiful and I am so grateful for my time spent there. It felt like everyone and especially the dogs have become part of my family that I will most definitely have to return to see them again. I look forward to coming back! The sanctuary is full of love and I highly recommend going to heal, disconnect from society for a bit, and recharge. The sanctuary will always hold a special place in my heart.