Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Isi and I had such a lovely experience on the farm. We were really grateful that Karl took us onboard even though we didn’t have any hands on experience with horses. We really enjoyed learning all about how to look after the and also how to ride them! We appreciated Spha and Natti’s patience while we were still learning. We just about managed to be able to name all twenty horses by the end after getting to know all their personalities. The work was based around the horses. When the horses did not need tending to or there wasn’t an outride we were helping with odd jobs around the farm. We managed to clear the broken down vegetable garden and get half of the structure back up which was satisfying. Karl was lovely and very caring, grocery shopping for us so we could cook ourselves. Dropping us off or picking us up from some stunning hikes on the mountains. We will always cherish our stay. Thank you Nemo, Shiva and the cats too! Hopefully we’ll be back :)

I could not ask for a better Workaway experience. Echoing all the other reviewers, I am forever grateful for this opportunity to be a part of the academy with a mission to spread knowledge and change lives. I prepared for and taught a class every day for three hours. In addition, I helped out with evaluations for an additional couple of hours each week. I felt trusted to take on real responsibilities the moment I stepped into the academy. At the same time, I was also supported to carry out the various tasks of teaching a class. From having readily printed out class materials to receiving helpful advice from other teachers on how to manage a classroom, I had all the help at my disposal to succeed. I am thankful for such a well-structured program for enabling me to make a meaningful contribution in my short time here.   Raul is kind, patient, funny, and knowledgeable. He made me feel at home immediately by warmly welcoming me into his apartment in Palin. He continued his outstanding hospitality by providing all the essentials from fresh groceries to drinking water. A generous boss, he would buy us pizza when we worked late or when we celebrated the end of the school year. The apartment is located in a gated community where I felt safe to walk around even at night. There are many amenities in the neighbourhood, including a gym, a commercial plaza, barber shops, ATMs, restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores. If you want, there is absolutely no need to leave this beautiful community, as all can be found inside. However, if you want a change of scenery, the local bus stop is conveniently located right in front of the entrance. You can take a public bus to Guatemala City, Antigua, and many other popular destinations. If you want to have an authentic experience in Guatemala and leave it a slightly better place than you found it, this is your chance. Be open-minded, humble, curious, receptive, and excited, and you shall be rewarded with an experience of a lifetime. Thank you, Raul & all teachers at the academy for your continued work.

Lea and T are just the perfect workawayers for us: confident, solid, careful, willing to accept any of the many shortcomings we have in our rural lifestyle-reality (energy and water cuts included...). Lea and T take care of home in my absence as I would do myself, therefore I was able to travel away quite a lot this year. They quickly became part of the family and that is just great! Thanks a lot Lea and T.

I started my trip in Canada and couldn't have wished for a better place. I've enjoyed my stay at Makayla's so much, everybody there made me feel welcome right away, like part of the family. I've only met wonderful people and Makayla is without a doubt one of the nicest person I've ever met. I love that I could learn so much stuff about a lot of different things, it was so interesting. And being able to ride and spend time with horses made my stay even more amazing.

Kerstin and Toni are a fantastic couple! They are hard working, motivated, and easy going. They are also very fun to be around and felt like family immediately. I would highly recommend them to any host. Also, Toni is a great tattoo artist. He gave tattoos to almost all of us while he was here😁

Having Kole with us was such a warm and enriching experience, that we can only be grateful for it. He was always ready to support the team in all kind of work, and he performed every task assigned with love and care. Just perfect! We are happy we had the chance to receive him, and we strongly recommend him for any next host willing to share a home space with him.

Great host as my first experience here！ The hostel is not a party one, so no need to worry about the noise and stuff ！Kitchen and restroom always clean and smell good~💛 Super clean and responsive all the time！ Basically socials and on shift at night, got enough time to slowly explore the city and around ！Everything is negotiable ！ Great food, street arts architects and close to the best night views and bars 💜 Will definitely wanna come back with my partner someday 💚

We were lucky enough to welcome Aino into our family for two weeks in October, and it was a real pleasure to have her with us! Aino is a wonderful person: calm, very interesting, funny and determined, always ready to help. She is great with children and will treat you to some wonderful Finnish desserts! Aino knows she can come back to our house whenever she wants ;)

Been 2 weeks with this two amazing persons and loved every single day of my stay They make sure you be part of the family since the first day, making sure you feel comfortable and caring if you need something. Days pass by with work, a lot of laughs, chiya, delicious dal bhat (the best in 3 months in Nepal), dj's sessions, raksy...always surrounded by lovely people The project is amazing and was a pleasure to be part of that and can't wait to see all the progress and come back again to help them in the future Wish them all the best and looking forward to meet them again Loves from your buffalo care taker 😁🐃❤️

We started our year abroad at Corinne's and Wayne's beautiful property on Galiano Island. We had such a great time and are recommending the place to everyone :) During our work time we learned so many new things - using and fixing the chainsaw, splitting firewood correctly with an axe and a splitting machine, falling trees and we improved our carpentry skills. During our time off they gave us the opportunity to explore the whole Island by foot, car and on horseback, so we saw many different places, humpbacks, orcas, sea lions and so much more . Corinne always trusted us to go for a trailride with their horses. The evenings we always had a great time playing card and board games, watched great movies, met some of their friends and just hung around in their trailer. Cor is also a wonderful cook and it was such a pleasure to be cooked for by her. Wayne has a great humor, he was always so funny with us. Both of them are so lovely people, always caring so well for us. Thank you so much for all these special memories we made!

Working with Michael was my first experience on Workaway, what an enjoyable time it was! A great place. Very comfortable, spacious, and surrounded by nature. Michael has a lot experience with people, as well as experience with Workaway. He made sure everything was good. I felt comfortable, conversations and time spent together were pleasant. Even his friends came over to prepare food, and we ate together! In fact, I spent one whole month there! I would highly recommend.

I had a great time helping out at Mario and Raiona's poussada. Although I don't speak Portuguese and most of the team members I worked with don't speak English, I really felt super welcome and loved all lovely ladies working there :) with signs, noises and sometimes Google translate we could definitely communicate and laugh with each other. My tasks were mainly folding laundry, cleaning the dishes of the breakfast and afterwards cleaning some rooms. Moreover, Cumbuco is a great place to stay for a month and to learn and enjoy kitesurfing! In the end I almost felt like a local myself ;)

Joao was volunteering at the hostel for almost two weeks! He is very outgoing, charismatic and people person. Not only that but he is also really good in taking good qualiity pictures and videos. He boosted social mediia promotion for the hostel through constant creation of new media. It was a pleasure to have him and our doors are always open to welcome him back!

I had an amazing two weeks here! It truly felt like a magical time. It’s hard to believe it was only two weeks, because every day was filled with so many different activities. I worked in the garden to prepare for winter, made wine together, cooked Korean food, crafted traditional masks, and even celebrated Halloween. Every moment was genuinely enjoyable. Pål has such an open and curious mind, and you can really feel it in his interest in ingredients from all over the world. I was also deeply touched by how willing he was to help me when I was in a difficult situation. Sharing meals with him in this fantastically beautiful space was a real joy, and this place is honestly the most beautiful I’ve ever stayed in. I didn’t get to spend as much time with Pærdis, but even starting conversation I could immediately feel how strong and warm-hearted she is. I feel truly lucky to have spent time with such wonderful people like Pål and Pærdis. Faaborg is a small but charming town, easy to reach by bus, and even Odense is only about an hour away. If you enjoy sharing your own culture and connecting with people in a genuine way, you will have an amazing time here.

Max es un excelente workawayer... se ha ganado el cariño de todos y seguro seguira siendo parte de esta familia siempre...

We visited the program on Saona Island in the Dominican Republic and, although we didn’t end up staying to complete the placement, we still want to share our experience so future volunteers know what to expect. First of all, Adam is a very kind and professional host. He was understanding and supportive when we told him we wouldn’t be staying, and we truly appreciated his attitude. The work we had discussed beforehand was supposed to be help around the restaurant property. Once we arrived, it turned out that the main task would actually be serving guests. Since this wasn’t part of our original agreement and there were almost no visitors on the island in September and October, the situation didn’t really make sense for us. It’s also important to know what the living conditions are like. Everything is extremely natural and basic. There is just one toilet and one shower available at the restaurant, about a five-minute walk from the house, and neither has running water. This also affects cooking, as preparing your own meals in those conditions can be quite challenging. The house itself is very simple, with cardboard walls and just a bed. Because of the environment, you should expect many insects and small animals inside the house, including mosquitoes, cockroaches, bats, rats and other bugs. The only cell phone signal available is through Claro. There were other volunteers who were managing well and enjoying the experience, so it really depends on what kind of environment you are comfortable with. It’s definitely not for everyone, but if you don’t mind very rustic conditions and love living close to nature, this could be a unique stay.

Silvia fit in well, working on the farm helping with various tasks like backpack spraying, tree clearing and firewood loading. Silvia also cooked, helped with dishes and cleaning up. Would highly recommend her for any position you have available.

I spent 5 weeks with hector up in the Andes Jungle, it was cold and wet and sometimes not so fun but it was the best experience ive ever had. I helped however I could. I faced several challanges but it taught me alot about life and myself. I wouldnt trade the experience for anything. This place is magical, very special and the energy there is truly remarkable.

i stayed with Shirley and ueli for two weeks. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot about the horses and everything. i rode almost every day. they are very nice people and the dogs are so adorable. I would definitely recommend if you love horses and dogs. I recommend if your planing to go to Australia and are planing on seeing different to have your license. it is possible to get around without a car but it is easier to have a license.

Antia hard working women. Antia has a good sense of humore and a lovley singing voice. I gave a her foot massage.The home is big and spacious. I cleaned and steamed the home. Hope fully other workaways will work to keep her home clean when they visit! Her mother is a good age and although I dont speak german, she would attempt to converse with me she is delightful! Anita has a lot on even though shes not keeping cattle anymore.. We picked apples cracked walnuts. Anita showed how me to muck out and groom the horse,I enjoyed this. Her dogs are adorable! Also many barn cats. I did have a day I was poorly. Hopefully I can encourage others to visit Antia. Also although I never spoke with Elli I learned about her! Thank you Antia for sharing yourself and life story and home and pets. Look out for the post (*_*) Regards Claudette