Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Anıl takes great care of the people he hosts and does everything he can to give them the best experience, fully immersed in real Turkish life. His lifestyle and way of thinking are truly inspiring, and I left this week with my head full of new ideas. This experience is more than a simple Workaway, it's about living in a community and sharing many things with Anıl. The work is varied and really interested to do, and I can’t wait to see how this unique and beautiful place continues to grow. I sincerely recommend you visit, and I wish you all the best for the future, Anıl.

Guilherme devait rester 3 semaines à la maison, il est finalement resté que 10 jours. Cela s'est bien passé avec tout le monde, Clara, le chat, Sylvie et moi. Il écoute de la bonne musique, il prépare bien le repas, maximum 2 fois par semaine ;) Nous avons eu un extra le dernier jour. Merci à toi et bonne route pour la suite.

My time with Sylvia was absolutely incredible – I can hardly put it into words. It was even better than I ever imagined. From the very first moment, she was so welcoming, kind, helpful and genuinely hospitable. I felt at home straight away. She is truly living my dream, and if I could, I would stay forever. The sheep — Bruce, Alan, Dave and Douglas — the chickens, especially my favourite Priscilla (she is unbelievably cute!), and of course Doris with her little babies… it was all just wonderful. And Cuthbert completely stole my heart. He is the sweetest, kindest boy. The work was easy and enjoyable — a bit of gardening, feeding the chickens and helping with small daily tasks. I loved every part of it. Being able to go on rides like this was simply indescribable. I have no words for how happy and grateful I am. I could never have dreamed of an experience like this. The weekend on the track was unbelievably beautiful. Mathilda is such an amazing horse — so friendly, gentle and absolutely stunning. I’m endlessly thankful for this opportunity, and I truly wish I could stay forever.

I had a lovely stay. There was lots of energy in the house and franciasco is a pragmatic and energetic man who makes wonderful Italian pastas. There was the opportunity to kitesurf and surf. I enjoyed my time at the house as there was a great beach within walking distance. Thank you very much

Volunteering with Jethro was my first workaway experience and I can say it exceeded my expectations. I had a lot of fun learning about the local area, Irish history and plenty of Jethro's stories, from Spain to Alice Springs he has some of the best tales. Every meal was a treat, Jethro being a great cook and an apt cocktail bartender (possibly a future career there with the pear daiquiri). Clearing out the courtyard and helping tidy the ground floor was very rewarding work. Jethro was more than happy to give me pointers and help me with easier ways to do the work. On my last day Jethro took me round the Burren and the local area, we had beers atop an old hill fort, overgrown and forgotten and enjoyed the history, before going caving and disturbing an old goat. We also HEAVILY judged restoration works on an old church ruin, I still don't see how they could have messed it up that badly. I had the best time with Jethro, he gave me plenty of advice for my further adventures and I hope to come back to Galway soon. Thanks Jethro!

Staying at Sara's was a wonderful experience, she's a generous soul and such an interesting person. On top of that, the cozy fireplace and the amazing view made it even more magical!

Had a deeply meaningful spiritual experience with Melwyn & Ritu at this lovely farm and ashram. Have been completely and unexpectedly inspired to become a pranic healer thanks to my stay here. Difficult to express the gratitude I feel for being introduced into this community and getting access to this knowledge.

Meine Zeit in der Gemeinschaft war fast wie ein kleines Retreat :-)) ich hatte die Möglichkeit unglaublich tolle, offene Menschen kennenzulernen und Teil ihrer Gemeinschaft zu sein. Danke! Die wertschätzende, positive Art des Zusammenseins hat mir viel Energie gegeben und ich habe mich vom ersten Tag an wohlgefühlt. Es wurde zusammen gekocht, gespielt, getanzt, gequatscht und natürlich auch gearbeitet :-) Ich möchte mich vom Herzen bei allen für die gemeinsame Zeit bedanken (Dankeschön an Erich für die erfrischenden Morgenspaziergänge). Ich freue mich sehr auf ein Wiedersehen! Ganz liebe Grüße, Sabrina

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Dave and Evelyn for two weeks, and they were truly exceptional Workawayers. From the moment they arrived, they slotted straight into our family life with warmth, humour, and kindness. They were fantastic with our kids — playing cards, joining in games, jumping on the trampoline — and bringing so much joy and fun into our home. They also had great fun teaming up with Brett and getting up to all sorts of mischief while I was away! 😄 hehe I personally loved practicing my Mandarin with them, and as a family we all really enjoyed learning more about Taiwan, their culture, and their travels. In terms of work, Dave and Evelyn were incredibly hardworking, resourceful, and easy to have around. They helped with gardening, mulching, weed-whacking, sowing a new lawn, tidying /sorting cupboards, and much more. They were always willing to try anything and picked up tasks quickly. They also cooked us the most delicious Asian meals — we were seriously spoiled! Their food was amazing - seriously good cooks. It was an absolute delight hosting Dave and Evelyn. They became part of our family while they were here, and we missed them the moment they left. We cannot recommend them highly enough — any future host will be incredibly lucky to have them. Dave and Evelyn, thank you again for your kindness, fun, and hard work. We hope to cross paths again one day. ❤️🥰 Come back to Te Anau soon!

​Jin was an exceptional Workawayer and a truly valued member of our community during her stay. Her passion and dedication shone through in all her activities, and we recommend her without reservation. ​Jin's impact on our classes was significant. She brought great energy and commitment to her work, and we are so thankful for her hard work in the classroom, which made a real difference to the students. ​Beyond the classroom, Jin shared her amazing talent by teaching several wonderful Yoga lessons. This was a fantastic addition to our activities and was enjoyed by all who participated. ​On a personal level, Jin was incredibly thoughtful and generous. We were touched by the presents she brought for Himath's birthday, which made his special day even more memorable. Her kindness and readiness to contribute both professionally and personally were deeply appreciated by our entire family. ​Thank you, Jin, for bringing your skills, your enthusiasm, and your generosity to us. We wish you all the very best and hope our paths cross again soon! ​— Mahesh and Family

It was great having Aoi as a workaway, when she asked to stay for another month we didn`t hesitate to keep her. She was always helpful and very discrete and well integrated in the family and even made friends in local area. She got along well with the kids, they miss her now. We hope to be able to visit her in Japan some day, and she is always welcome back :)

​Lene was an absolutely fantastic member of our family and team during her stay, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. She fully embraced the Workaway spirit, making herself indispensable and spreading warmth and positivity wherever she went. ​From the moment she arrived, Lene was a ray of sunshine. We were particularly grateful that Lene never had a single complaint; she was incredibly flexible and happy to share everything we had, making her integration into our home seamless and stress-free. ​Lene's contributions went above and beyond the required tasks. She was wonderful with our children, even bringing them thoughtful presents, which was incredibly kind. She was a natural with our students, delivering engaging English lessons and inventing fun new games that brought laughter to the classroom. Furthermore, she generously used her beautiful face, voice and videography skills to create a professional video to advertise our new classes—a huge help to our business! ​Beyond her professional help, Lene connected with us personally. We all thoroughly enjoyed the authentic Norwegian meal she prepared for us; it was a memorable culinary experience. ​Lene, thank you for your commitment, your enthusiasm, and your kindness. You are welcome back to our home anytime, and we truly hope you will visit us again! ​— Mahesh and Family

Sandra and Oliver were very welcoming and kind throughout the stay. The place is truly amazing, perfect for disconnecting from the city and recharging. The horses are very special, each with its own unique personality to discover. It’s also a perfect spot for walks or yoga. An unforgettable experience!

I spent my first workaway ever at Jaco & Alex, I was really scared about travelling on my own, living in new places. From the moment Jaco open the door of her car for me, all my fears flew away, Alex was really attentive to my well-being, he's such a sensitive person, and Jaco was really loving, I really admired her perception of life. The place really is a little piece of even, filled with growing food and kind animals. if you're looking for peace, silence, nature, you're in the right place. I had such a great time, will definitely miss the place and all its residents, Merci, thank you, danke Anouk :))

Hi Verena, I’m grateful to have had you as a volunteer during this period. You did a perfect job with the check-ins, check-outs, and the cleaning. You are friendly, chill, and responsible. Let’s keep in touch!

Pawel er quiet and helpfull, thanks for your help. You are always welcome.

Ich hatte eine großartige Zeit und durfte wunderbare Menschen kennenlernen. Jede Begegnung war herzlich und inspirierend. Die Gastgeber waren offen und haben mich sofort wie ein Teil der Familie aufgenommen, dafür bin ich sehr dankbar. Die gemeinsamen Gespräche und Momente haben meinen Aufenthalt wirklich bereichert. Ich komme jederzeit gerne wieder.

What a week! Thank you Mish and Nige for hosting me in November this will definitely be one of my South Island highlights. I worked on removing gorse from the main quad track, potting up plants in Mish's (gorgeous) native nursery and painting a cabin. In the morning and after our mahi Mish would also lead a quick meditation which I really appreciated and looked forward too. The rangers also took time out of their days to join us in our mahi and Lizzie (Ranger) explained more in depth the trapping they do here and why it's so important. Mish and Nige both work the hardest to restore the land and to host so many volunteers at once! Their dedication and passion for what they're doing shines through. Thank you so much :) (Final note - Mish is an incredible chef and cooks up the best porridge, curries and wraps)

Siento que un pedazito de mi corazón se quedo en Cordoba. Todo fué fabuloso durante mi estadia, comparti muchos momentos unicos con el staff, los otros voluntarios y huéspedes. Jamas me habia sentido tan bienvenida en ninguna otra ciudad que he visitado. Si quieres llegar a un lugar para hacer nuevas amistades, conocer un sin fin de paisajes y en la noche disfrutar de bailar y tomar una buena birra, sin duda, este es el mejor lugar para comenzar. Agradesco infinitamente al equipo; Any,Mari, Fede y la chica de recepción en la tarde.

Oh Rebecca! You are dearly missed already... Rebecca stayed with us over the winter/peak season and actually ended up staying much longer than planned (to our delight). She arrived in June and very quickly became part of the family. She learned the hostel tasks very quick and led her day with a very impressive work ethic (balancing the hostel job with 2 other jobs in town!). She was very respectful and responsible towards all of the hostel happenings, which is very nice and appreciated. We never had to worry about tasks or managing too much when she was here, we could trust her with a lot. She was a huge help in training new volunteers and was very detailed in making sure everything was covered. She is a very interesting person who has tons of stories to share; most will surprise you in the best ways. She reminded me to lead life with a willingness to adapt and take calculated risks - I always looked forward to chats with her and making spontaneous plans after work. She was such an essential part of our family here - and a wicked dealer of the best popcorn in town ;) She is welcome back ANY time, and we cannot recommend her enough (if you are lucky enough to receive a request from her)