Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Basia stayed here for close to three weeks, and I thoroughly enjoyed her being here: amazing work ethic, fantastic skills level, super communication, and much, much more. Basia did a lot of weeding, watering, transplanting, collecting leaves and firewood, general garden work, and absolutely amazing cooking. Her knowledge about food, ingredients, diet, etc, is outstanding, and she is happy to share it. We had great conversations about just everything. I wish I had more workawayers like Basia, and I trust you will come back. See you in town!

I originally planned to stay with Gati for two weeks, but I loved it so much that I decided to stay one more. Even though it was my first experience with workaway, I think it would be difficult to find opportunities that can compete with Gati's hospitality, her lovely friends and family and the unique insight into javanese culture. Most children are eager to learn and excited to talk with a foreigner. Some are shy, but very polite. You'll definitely feel welcomed and maybe even greeted like a celebrity. You'll have private classes, visit schools, teach at Gati's house and support her during online classes. In my free time, I visited a tempeh factory, a coffee roastery, a tofu factory, a swimming pool, two traditional dance festivals and Sikendil mountain. Gati invited me to a wedding and a circumcision party, which helped me understand the regional culture. She taught me a few indonesian and javanese words and was very patient when answering my questions. It is very easy to connect with people and I never felt bored. I already miss the delicious food Gati cooks, the songs they sing in class and my new friends there. Thank you very much/Terima kasih banyak for everything I learned while staying at your house. You really managed to make me feel at home! 🫶😊

Arielle and Najla were delightful and cheerful friends who stayed with us for three weeks. During that time, they took wonderful care of my dogs while I was overseas. They are trustworthy and honest volunteers who fed the dogs, took them for walks, and played with them. They got along very well with other young volunteers and respected the house rules. I truly appreciate their help and wish them all the best in their new job and future adventures.

aki is the coolest guy ever, i learned a lot from him, the work and the way of living. the pets are lovely and warm, the space is like home and the surroundings have some nice tempels and fields. i really hope i go back one day and im very thankfull for the experience. niceeee! aki

Tania and Marta are wonderful people dedicated to helping women and children in need through their project, rather than for their own benefit, which is not often the case on Workaway. When I arrived, the house was quite chaotic and messy. There was a roster in place, but many people had just left, making it less effective. With a little effort from everyone, we managed to tidy things up quickly. While I knew the food would be basic, I hadn’t expected a lack of fresh vegetables due to their cost. Tania funds everything herself without any support which is amazing, so cooking creatively with what was available became necessary. I had some expectations based on another workawayer’s experience in finding a sense of community there, but it felt like I just had missed out on the golden era. On weekends, everyone gets time off, which is great because not all Workaway places respect this and the volunteers usually go on mini trips. I didn’t realize this, so I found myself alone in the house and just that particular weekend I wasn't feeling too well. Tania and Marta were not so much around during my first week. Later Marta was more around but I missed having more time with Tania. I really wanted to know her better and share moments with someone closer to my age. The times we did share were enjoyable, and our conversations were human and interesting. Marta created a welcoming atmosphere with movie nights, games, and apple crumble pie 😋 The tasks were flexible, allowing me to choose what I wanted to work on. I focused on gardening and fixing bicycles, successfully repairing one adult and one child’s bike, which let me explore the beautiful lakes nearby. We enjoyed a memorable excursion to learn about the local community. We also asked at a garbage depot about old bicycles for the project and it seems there could be some bicycles available. I hope future workawayers can continue this initiative, as more bicycles would greatly benefit the project✨🚲✨

A wonderful first Workaway experience for us with Alison and Steve during 10 days. Approximately 4 hours of work per day, 5 days a week. The work to do was clearly explained. The house is very nice and enjoyable. During our time off, we had time to set-up our journey and visit Auckland and some campervans to buy. We could also enjoy the pool and the home-cinema. The food is provided and of good quality. Sometimes we cooked (because we enjoy it), sometimes our hosts did. It always resulted in some hearty meals and nice conversations together. They provided us with advice regarding NZ and buying a car here. Overall a 10/10 experience. Would recommend Steve & Alison as hosts without a doubt :) Cheers

Amazing! this was my first time doing a work away with a family and the only drawback is that it made me miss my siblings, their home is full of love and you are welcomed with open arms into it, wether you want to hang with the kids, adults, or find time for yourself, this is a wonderful place with really cool people.

I felt truly lucky to have them as my first hosts in New Zealand. They are a warm and welcoming family, with two very sweet and helpful boys. I was included in their daily life while still having my own space, and I also enjoyed helping with some gardening on their beautiful property. They made my first weeks in New Zealand really special.

Kath and Heiko - THANKYOU! If you’re looking for workawayers that are friendly , respectful, funny AND highly skilled, these are your people. We can’t thank you enough, not only for the incredible work you did for us, but for your company too. Goodness knows when we would’ve completed the work you did for us, it was so greatly appreciated. We wish you a life time filled with joy, fun and adventure.

For about two weeks and a half I've been helping around the house of Andrea and her family. I mostly helped out with homeschooling. The stay was outstanding. I enjoyed the work and my stay with the family. They oftentimes asked how we were doing amd made sure we were fed. Their home is in a more quiet area so perfect if you want to take a short brake from the buzy travel life. After showing Gregor I could handle their 4x4 Landrover, they even allowed us to take the car to the nearby city. I would recommend anyone to do a Workaway experience at Andreas!

We are so pleased to have spent a wonderful week with Coline & Justine from France. They volunteered at our adelaide hills property, undertaking all kinds of tasks outdoors (weeding, painting, mulching trees) and indoors (painting, sanding, glazing windows, cleaning). Coline & Justine worked hard and with enthusiasm. They achieved so much in this short time, which made such a meaningful difference to our growing family. They are also delightful, reliable and thoughtful people - we very much enjoyed their company at meals and getting to know about their lives back home. We would commend them, with no hesitation, to other workaway hosts.

It was a pleasure to host two lovely and helpful people. I especially love it when volunteers treat the place like it is their home and keep things clean and tidy. thank you very much. I can recommend to any host

I had a wonderful experience with Lisa and James. Their place is peaceful and surrounded by nature, perfect for slowing down and reconnecting. The work was varied — whipper snipping, fixing the deck, weeding, planting, and organising the shed — and I always felt appreciated. The food was great, always fresh and high-quality. I also learned a lot through their spiritual knowledge and their collection of books, and we shared beautiful moments: watching the sunrise, dancing around the fire, cacao/tea ceremonies, a forest hike, a visit to a spiritual community, and a movie night. Overall, a really meaningful and memorable stay. Thank you both!

Dear Ayumi We only had a short time together but in that time you helped give my life some order,cook a wonderful meal and bake, play with the girls and we enjoyed many chats. You are polite, quiet and interesting ! Thankyou for coming to us i do hope we see eachother again in Canada, Japan or New Zealand 🥰

Jen and Chi Lye's farm was a home for me in so many senses of the word. I learned plenty around the farm and garden through both of their clear communication. I owe them endless gratitude for letting me arrive and settle in there while they were away from Australia. They're practical, kind, and helpful people that will provide you with so much. Chi Lye could cook for an army platoon, and, if you stay here, you'd understand what I mean through each nourishing dinner. I did not expect to stay as long as I did at the farm, and Jen's complete kindness and flexibility on me staying longer guided me through a range of personal chapters during my stay here. Beaconsfield is a great place, and getting to Melbourne is completely within reach. I'd recommend anyone that is looking for a good place to settle in and lockdown on some honest farm hours to stay here. Their daughter, Alannah, is brilliant, adventurous and funny - definitely listen to her anecdotes! Thank you to each of you. I'll never, ever forget my opening Australian chapter at Guys Hill. Good luck on the next place X

We stayed 12 days with Sica and her family and it was a very intensive and good culture exchange. If you go to Temanggung you have to be ready to be in touch with (young) people because you will meet a lot of them and they will be so excited about you. We were invited to 4-5 different schools. During lessons you are responsible for conversation with the students. They are usually beginners and it is a lot of fun to ask them all kinds of questions and see how they get less intimidated. Sicas mother cooked every day for us which was great. Although Sica does not go on walks, she took us on a little trekking trip to see more of the area she lives in. That was very kind. We had a unique experience diving so much into Indonesian daily life. You should bring ear plugs if you decided to go otherwise the call of prayer at 3:30am will definitely wake you up ;)

We loved our week with Tracey, Andrew and the greyhounds! Tracey and Andrew are really laid-back people and made us feel right at home. Tracey always cooked delicious meals and we loved listening to their stories and learning more about New Zealand! The work we did was mostly weeding and shovelling the compost after it was delivered. The work hours were super flexible but we really enjoyed working as the orchard and gardens were so lovely to be in! We've been left inspired by Tracey and Andrew's work renovating the gardens on their property, as well as their generous work with greyhounds. We miss Fogwarts already!

We loved our stay with Keely and Daniel! They were incredible hosts, and we can't recommend them enough. They cooked delicious, healthy meals for us every evening, and we cooked for the family twice during our stay. It was lovely getting to know the family over dinner each night, and there was always enough food for us to make our own breakfasts/lunches. Milena and Nisha were a delight to be around and a testament to Keely and Daniel's amazing parenting! We worked 4-5 hours each day with two days off a week, but they were flexible with hours depending on the weather; we worked more some days and less others. They made sure to give us our days off when there was nice weather so we could enjoy our hikes. They even let us borrow their camping gear after our stay, which we were so grateful for. As we had painting experience, we spent the majority of our stay painting their house, and we also helped in the garden. Their house is conveniently located near the train/bus stations, making travel into Katoomba and Wentworth easy. There are also lovely walks accessible from their house. Keely, Daniel, Milena, and Nisha, thank you so much for having us stay. Wish you all the best in the future!

Runa, the way you organized the work area was exactly what I needed, and your proactive attitude in helping with the weeding was invaluable. I really liked your enthusiasm and energy. You've been excellent on the days you've worked! The way you washed the dishes and... I really appreciate your attention to detail and your willingness to help with the pets: Hachiko an Pampita . Thank you! Thank you!