Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Habíamos acordado con Paulina, casi cuatro meses antes, un posible voluntariado en su establecimiento. Este acuerdo había sido confirmado por ambas partes. Una semana antes de nuestra llegada, volvimos a contactarla para reconfirmar los detalles. Fue entonces cuando Paulina nos informó brevemente que, por malas experiencias pasadas, ya no aceptaba voluntarios. Aunque se disculpó, en ningún momento pareció considerar que habíamos organizado nuestro viaje según las fechas que ella misma nos había pedido, ni los gastos que ya habíamos hecho para llegar a su hostal. Como nuestra reserva se había hecho con mucha antelación, le propusimos reunirnos con ella en persona para tranquilizarla y demostrarle nuestra seriedad. Lamentablemente, no respondió a esta propuesta, dejándonos en una situación muy difícil para encontrar un voluntariado a última hora. Los muchos comentarios positivos nos habían dado ganas de ayudar en su hostal, pero hoy estamos muy decepcionados por la falta de consideración y la negligencia que Paulina mostró hacia nosotros.

Birgit is friendly, open and a nice person. I arrived 2 days earlier but she was welcome and flexible to meet me at train station in the evening. The house was nice, I felt there like home. On the duration of my staying with Birgit I become a vegetarian and I enjoyed it. We had a great time together, we watched a few movies in the evenings together at the home cinema place, we had great discussions about world, society and philosophy. I learned something new from her. I am thankful to Birgit for her hospitality and friendship.

Great having Nina here. She has a beautiful soft nature and easily adapted to our lifestyle here. She helped us painting a fence.

I had a wonderful time staying with Mark and Kristine and working on their artist residency. The tiny yet lively town of Testa Dell Acqua was so much fun to explore. Mark and Kristine are very active in the community and though them I got the chance to be immersed in their unique Sicilian lifestyle. The plot is on the top of a mountain and from it you can see all the way to the coast. There is a ton a beautiful towns and nature in the surrounding area to explore if you have a car. Mark and Kristine took the other workawayer and myself out and about to the beach and to surrounding towns. There is an always growing list of projects for the plot and they are flexible to your abilities and strengths. While I was there we worked on building stone paths, building compost piles, weeding and bush clearing. We also (by some miracle :)) successfully set up 2 huge tents that will eventually be places to host. So grateful for my experience here, gonna miss these guys!

I really enjoyed living with both of them. Life here is simple: there’s still no running water in the bathroom or kitchen, but that actually gave me a greater sense of life, a bit removed from luxury, which I really appreciated. The surroundings are peaceful and beautiful, the neighbors are friendly, and it’s easy to have a nice conversation with them. If I find myself in the area again, I would definitely love to stay here once more.

Molly and Will are very respectful guests and diligent workers. They both helped me to build a fence around our veggie patch, collecting and wheelbarrowing large sticks from the bush and cutting them to size with a drop saw so that I could assemble the fence. They also mowed and raked our grass, cut and painted blackberry weeds, and did a range of other miscellaneous yard tasks in both chilly and hot weather. We got so much work done together this week and I’m grateful for their contributions!

I’m someone who came to this village by hitchhiking, and before I arrived, I spent two days camping by the lake right in front of the village entrance. The plan was to stay for only three weeks, but I ended up staying five. I spent ten days alone, yet with Kath and her daughter Elly, I never felt lonely for a moment. This was my family time living in a village, Voditsa sharing simple days, and feeling a sense of belonging that I didn’t expect to find. With this family, the story and the journey became deeper, warmer, and far more meaningful. I’m grateful that this family is now a part of my life, and I’m sure our paths will cross again. I’ll carry their kindness with me wherever I go. Their home became a safe place for my soul. And this village will always feel like a small piece of home that I’ll return to someday.

Alex and I had the pleasure of first house-sitting for 1 month and then work-trading for over 2 months living and working alongside Tiffany and Colin at this finca. The finca is a tranquil paradise — a place for rest, renewal, and connection. It’s a community-centered farm that prioritizes hiring locals from the surrounding village and cultivating a supportive environment for guests and volunteers. For us, it was a place of tremendous learning and growth — both professionally and personally. That growth simply wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support, thoughtful guidance, and inspiring leadership of Tiffany and Colin. They are dreamers and doers, and what they have created in such a short time is truly remarkable. Over the past year, they have become like family to us. We’re endlessly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this land and this community. We highly recommend this Workaway experience to the curious, the adventurous, and the self-starters. Tiffany and Colin are wonderfully accommodating and genuinely prioritize a healthy work–life balance, always showing care and flexibility toward our needs. We can only imagine the incredible things that lie ahead for the finca. Thank you for the adventure!

Thank you Benoit! We would recommend Benoit to any host. Ben stayed with us for about 5 weeks. He was a respectful houseguest and great worker, always giving thins a good try, with enthusiasm and effort. I liked that he often checked in to make sure the job was done to satisfaction. Thanks again Ben we enjoyed getting to know you and wish you all the best with your NZ adventure and beyond.

Ruth and Ren were incredible Workaways and I highly recommend them to any host. They are exceptionally helpful, organised, capable and always willing to lend a hand wherever needed. They supported me with a wide range of tasks including hosting guests, gardening, cooking, cleaning and general maintenance, and approached everything with positivity and initiative. They are both friendly, easy to get along with and brought a wonderful energy to the finca. I’m truly grateful to have met them — they are welcome back anytime.

I volunteered at Vero's school for two weeks, and it was an amazing experience. At her school, teachers work with small groups of students, allowing each student to learn at their own pace with textbooks suited to their level. My role varied from supporting other teachers to leading English conversation classes on my own. I used a mix of the school’s textbooks and my own original materials. The students are adorable, motivated, and a joy to teach. Even if you don't have teaching experience, the other teachers are very kind and supportive, so you’ll be fine. The accommodation provided was very comfortable. Although I mostly cooked for myself, Vero occasionally took me out for dinner, and the Ecuadorian food was delicious! She also gave me great recommendations for weekend trips. Thanks to her advice, I was able to visit Baños, Quilotoa, and Cotopaxi. It was a perfect two weeks where I could experience Ecuadorian culture, see beautiful sights, and meet wonderful people. Gracias, Vero!!

I was the happiest woman on earth while staying with Adrian and Mirella and their animal-family. (And I am still, because I have this memory). Fullstop. But as this feedback should be "useful" for other workawayers, let me add some more: I enjoyed the privacy of my own appartment, and how well it was equipped and organized. I really liked the work (I did mostly garden work), and that I was flexible with the times. Mirella and Adrian are incredible kind and inspiring. I am grateful for every day we had together. I think it is good, to travel with your own car to be independent. The place is very calm and peaceful.

Professionally run and immensely fun! This was such a rewarding experience and will always be an important memory and valuable experience for me. I couldn't recommend it enough for someone trying to work in wildlife conservation, but also to those who want to make lifetime connections. Thank you everyone here for a wonderful stay, the monkeys and volunteers alike are in very capable hands.

Cooperation with Johana was my fourth and the best workaway experience. Communication, food, accommodation—everything was in very high level. Also work around the house and garden was good. Unfortunately, I stayed only for 10 days, which passed very quickly, but at the end of my stay, I was invited to a local amateur theater performance, which was a beautiful final in the end of this workaway. Thank You very much Johana.

My time with Johannes was incredibly wonderful. I had the chance to meet many new, amazing people who quickly found their way into my heart — especially his parents ❤️. As soon as you enter the house, you can feel the warmth and the history of everyone there. Everyone pours their heart into their daily tasks, no matter how small they may be. The work in the garden — or rather, the gardens — was astonishing and beautiful. I was able to learn a lot from Johannes, his family, and his friends, and I am still overwhelmed by the conversations we had. This “little” paradise is unique, just like the water in the house. Anyone who wants to learn something in life is in exactly the right place there. For me, it was one of the best experiences of my life, and I’m already looking forward to next time.. THANK YOU ❤️

I spent five weeks here, during which I had the opportunity to learn a lot and meet beautiful people who were deeply welcoming. This is an organisation contributing in a very important and impactful way on the community, and the people who are working in it are very motivated and prepared. I was also hosted by Aaron and his family, who thought me a lot about Tanzanian culture while making me feel at home. I wish you all the best and thank you again for having me:)

I spent a month volunteering at this hostel, from November to December, and it was truly an amazing experience. Both because of the team there, the other volunteers and the town of Pucon itself. When I arrived, the whole family was immediately welcoming, and I could feel the positive and warm vibes from the hostel. It's a very spacious place, with a lovely garden, and it sits right on the lake, where we could kayak and hangout.The family explained how to do the work, and one of them was always on site to help, so if i ever felt confused, i wasn't afraid to ask. Even so, I felt the hostel just kept improving the longer i stayed, as they improved the protocol and organisation for the volunteers and started adding themed nights (like pancake night/karaoke night/ asado night) at the hostel where we could contribute if we wanted to. Pucon was such a beautiful town with many accessible things to do, and the great thing about the hostel was that we got many discounts on tours - climbing volcan Villarrica was just incredible! On the weekends, we would sometimes go to the bar for a fun night out and i loved the balance of being outdoors, the routine of working , but also these fun nights out. The team at soley balanced being in charge while also being your friend and a shoulder to lean on very well. I felt they put in a lot of effort to make us feel at home (for example celebrating our birthdays etc). I also like that the hostel recruits usually more than 4 volunteers, so i was lucky to meet so many amazing people and been able to make lasting friendships. The family are hardworking and i think it shows in the quality of the hostel, even though they've only just started. I will never forget my time here and recommend it SO much for anyone who wants to volunteer here.

Roman is a warmhearted person! He was a great help in my house. We had such a great time together! He knows how to cook the most delicious meals, it was a great pleasure to have him here. We had lots and lots of fun and great conversations, he enjoyed spending time with me and my friends. We are all so greatful being able to meet you, Roman! Unfortunately he could not stay longer than 2 weeks. I will miss talking to him. He spent some time in Vienna too and we went to a violine concert. Wish you all the best for your future, Romam! Hope to meet you again one day! Take care of you and stay as you are!

Sadly I only spend two days at Ottoman’s, as I anticipated my flight back home and had to leave right after I arrived. But even if my stay was very short, I deeply enjoyed it. Ottoman is very motivated and has many plans for his farm, so the work you can do with him is very various. Also, Angelica, his wife, is very kind and cooks delicious food from all over the world. The place is also stunning, immersed in beautiful hills and with chill weather. I hope I will have a chance to come back for a longer stay!

I volunteered here for three weeks, during which I had the opportunity to see all the work that Daniphord is doing to support his community. This project is a great idea, which now needs some restructuring to get back on track. Everyone, Daniphord, the volunteers and the people who come here, is doing their best to ensure that this happens, and seeing their effort is truly touching. The family who hosted me has been hosting voluteers for twenty years now. They are a lovely couple of seventy-year old, who truly care for the people they host and who do their best to ensure that their stay is comfortable. Having said that, I really recommend this opportunity to motivated and proactive volunteers who see the potential of this project!