Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Alicia is the best host I could have ever wished for. And the location? I can't use words to express how beautiful that place is. I was pet sitting and plan caring for Alicia, so I have only seen her for two days, but even those two days were sweet. her pets are amazing and I miss them. It was a pleasure to watch them. I loved the location because the place is just like my dream house - in the middle of the woods, beautiful interior. I liked that Alicia recycles as well. I was able to do so many hikes and visit all the cities around, like Santa Fe, Alberqueque or Taos. I recommend everyone to visit Taos Pueblo! Alicia, thank you. I couldn't have been more happier in that place and I am even considering this place again in the future.

Thank you for your comment on my profile; I'm happy I could be of help. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet you, for letting me into your home, and for entrusting me with your beautiful dog. Thank you for your kindness. Mason is a small but energetic dog who kept me busy on our walks, and then we'd sit and admire the scenery. I wish you God's blessings and much happiness.

A more cheerful person I don't think that I have ever met! Caitlin was all smiles, and ready to explore a different kind of life experience than she'd been used to. The first day (stacking wood) we held her hands to the fire and she drank a gallon of water. She had lived in Vermont and New England, but I think this was her first serious taste of real country life and the work required to homestead. Still, without a lot of experience, she rose to whatever was presented with a positive attitude and her personal best effort. Her ellusive cat, Tuna, was sited on the run only a few times in as many months, but is a fantastic mouser, so we hope they both come back to the Northeast.

Having Amelie with us for almost a month and a half was an absolute joy. She helped us so much during her stay, always stepping in with dedication, kindness, and a smile. We genuinely loved having her around — her presence made everything lighter and brighter. Thank you, Amelie, for all your help and for bringing so much humor into our lives. You made our days easier, happier, and a lot more fun. We’re truly grateful for the time we shared with you, and we hope you come back to visit us whenever you can.

Having Lisa around has been such a wonderful experience! She’s the kind of person who exudes maturity and positivity, always handling things independently with great self-discipline, and she’s so friendly too—every neighbor adores her. Lisa’s first week here coincided with non-stop rain, which made staying indoors boring and garden chores way more tough. But she never complained about the gloomy weather; instead, she kept a cheerful vibe and helped me tackle all sorts of garden tasks willingly. She’s really earnest when it comes to work: no matter what task we give her, she listens carefully to every detail and completes it with utmost attentiveness. For example, she helped us with painting, a job that definitely calls for tons of patience. She took it in stride, tackled every corner carefully, and finished it perfectly, leaving every surface smooth and neat. We even joined yoga sessions together, and she shared her expertise by leading two classes for us. Moreover, she’s a doctor. Getting access to medical care is quite difficult in our village, and she kindly helped answer some medical questions for a worker’s son, providing much-needed guidance and reassurance. Beyond her professional expertise in medicine, she’s also an amazing cook! The meals she prepares are absolutely delicious, and we all love them so much; every bite feels warm and satisfying. She’s such a joy to be with, and the neighbors are definitely going to miss her a lot.

Having Jelena with us for three weeks was truly a gift. Thanks to her, those weeks felt calm, balanced, and full of serenity. Even during our busiest, most chaotic days, Jelena had a wonderful way of bringing everything back to normal with her patience, her hard work, and her constant willingness to help with anything that needed to be done. We absolutely loved sharing these three weeks with her. Jelena is such a complete, genuine person, with a heart so big you can see it from miles away. We can only wish her the very best—and we really hope she comes back to visit us again as soon as she can.

Jillian is filled with all kinds of great stories and a true conversationalist! Our almost 3 months together saw many seasonal changes (T-shirts to snow flurries! ;) and time just flew by. Without tons of experience, Jillian was a quick study, and learned what was needed for the task at hand -- ready to pitch in with whatever was needed. If you have ANY on-line needs (research, sales, etc.) don't miss the opportunity to use her polished skills. ToTo, her cat, was a real gentleman, and basically hung out and chilled, so we would love to welcome them back any time.

Edward was here twice over a month for a couple of weeks and then another week. He went above and beyond and his skills were Ever so helpful. Even though he is not an English speaker his English is very good, also he went above and beyond the Work requirement. He was able to think about what things needed to be done and did them before being asked.(I always give people permission to do this). And if I asked him to do some odd job, he would complete it right away. Most of what he did here was splitting wood with a hand maul. He also did some heavier jobs for me like replacing the wellhead, and setting up places to stack wood. He also left everything very clean and tidy when he left. A really fun person to be around and positive. He also has an organized mind That gives him the ability to see what the next step is without having to be coached. I highly recommend Edward. Maybe one of my best Work away‘s and I’ve had a lot over the last seven years.

Aleksandra is a very kind and lovely person. We were so happy to have her in our home. She helped us with housework and with looking after our daughter, Carlota, and our little dog, Bimba. We truly felt like she was a part of our family, and we hope to see her again very soon ;)

I spent four weeks at Hassan's bivouac and I had a wonderful time. The tasks I did were simple: washing dishes, cooking, kicking carpets, making tea. It took me a few days to find my way at the camp, but once I did, it was fantastic. Hassan has a kind heart, and the more I got to know him, the more I could laugh with him (and the other people). Also when I was sick, he took really good care and always made sure I eat enough. And he learned me count from 11 to 20 in Arabic, which was really funny. Leaving was difficult, because it's a truly wonderful place, where I've made so many memories and felt truly at home. I'd love to return in the near future, and play more parchisi! Thank you very much for the amazing weeks Hassan! Fufuchina!!

Dan has the strength of 2 men and can lift 2 sack fulls of olives with ease. He shook down an entire tree full of apples with his bare hands. However brute strengh is not his main positive characteristic. He has a very good knowledge of cooking skills and he is good in the kitchen and is a talented chef. Given a list of ingredients he could come up with interesting delicious meal ideas. He did the olive harvest with us and was a very good worker. Always punctual and willing to give 100% effort throughout the day. He is very chatty and easy to get along with. He has a wide range of cultural interests and would be a good member of a pub quiz team or any other team for that matter. So, taking on Dan as a volunteers was a very good idea. I am sure he will be a great volunteer in many other places in the near future.

Indy is an excellent volunteer. He is not afraid to learn about all sorts of things and gets on with the tasks at hand. Educated, polite, follows the rules and schedule and has always being helpful and pleasant. Any host will be lucky to host Indy in their project. Indy will be welcome back anytime.

We had an amazing experience staying with Stuart and Amanda. We originally came for the olive harvest, but ended up learning so much more from helping with different small tasks to even trying out pottery with Amanda, which was a really special experience. Both of them made us feel welcome from the very beginning. The conversations, the atmosphere, and the time we shared were truly wonderful. They were always supportive, flexible, and caring, especially when our situation with another host didn’t work out. They immediately helped us find a solution so we could stay longer, and we’re incredibly grateful for that. We left with new skills, great memories, and a lot of appreciation for everything they did for us. We can highly recommend staying with them, and we hope to keep in touch in the future. Thank you both for everything!

Floriane est une jeune femme très agréable qui a fait du jardinage, a lazure une rambarde tout s' est bien passée. Nous avons fait quelques sorties semble.

Excellent and very pleasant young couple very willing and hard working..definitely recommend them and would welcome back any time...

If you get a chance to host Tanya, do not hesitate, you won't regret it! She is a master carpenter who helped us an amazing amount with the tasks we were busy with. She is fast, accurate, good at finding solutions for quirky problems, has a great work ethos and takes real pride in her work. While she was with us she put up stud walls from scratch, insulated and boarded them, put in ventilation, put in a doorframe, fixed several things we had done wrong, fixed tools other volunteers had broken, helped pulling through electrical cables.... basically anything that needed doing, she could do it - and did. I learned a lot of really helpful skills from her. Not only was Tanya an amazing help, she is also a really nice person - independent and sociable with a good sense of humour and great at board games!!! (An expert backgammon player). She also makes delicious (vegan!) carrot cake. We would welcome her back anytime!

Conocer a Sebastián y Leti fue una experiencia excepcional para nosotros. En lo humano, Sebastián es alguien muy entrañable, alegre y lleno de energía positiva. Después de solo unos minutos, sentimos que estábamos con un amigo lleno de anécdotas y consejos para descubrir su cultura. También pasamos buenos momentos con Leti y les agradecemos a los dos por su paciencia mientras aprendíamos español. Al abrirnos las puertas de su nueva casa, nos hicieron sentir cómodos de inmediato y nos dejaron actuar con autonomía para ayudar en su instalación. La casa está ubicada en un barrio tranquilo del centro de la capital, con una terraza hermosa que da sobre los techos de la ciudad. Si te gusta el bricolaje, descubrir la vida uruguaya y disfrutar de momentos ricos, no lo dudes!

This Workaway with Sue exceeded all of our expectations! If we could give 6 starts we would!! Sue is such a lovely person who we shared some great conversations with. She is generous with work hours, her time and the beautiful home cooked meals that she prepares for everyone. Sue truly goes above and beyond to make sure that everyone feels cared for and comfortable in her home. The pictures do not do the home justice as it is so beautiful and in a very convenient location to Pescia town- yet still feels quiet and tucked away. There are many walking trails around the property to explore and even were lucky enough to take Sue's dog Maple with us. We are so thankful for the amazing experience that Sue gave us and would be back in a heartbeat if ever needed! Thank you so much again Sue :)

Toby was willing to turn his hand to everything we proposed, and he works neatly, tidily and skilfully. He is a quiet person who is happy to help. He was a great help to Pete with repairing the duck pond, a job we had been avoiding, mostly because of the rain. He happily heaved plants around for Janita. And he is also good company! We had plenty of fun playing board games in the evenings and he picked up the rules of new games very quickly. He taught us how to make sourdough bread and enjoyed making meals. And we enjoyed eating them! And an unexpected plus - he stripped his bed the day he left, a rare and much-appreciated action. We wish him happy travels and he will be welcome here anytime he wants to return.

Maje has been with us for 4 weeks. She has been doing her best in taking care of the kids and helping around the house. She is nice and polite.