Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

We absolutely adored hosting Sandra! Humour can often be one of the hardest things to grasp in a second language, especially if you’re entering a crazy kiwi home! However, Sandra was a perfect fit! She was thoughtful and inquisitive - I adored the challenge of answering her carefully thought out questions at the end of everyday. (Even the ones about marmite!😝). She was a fantastic self manager and was a brilliant help both in the home and garden….(& in kitchen #torte to die for) We look forward to hearing about all her NZ adventures. “Absolutely,everything was just amazingly better than fine!”

Riccardo was only with us a short 2 weeks due to circumstances and other opportunities. He is a very respectful young man and was always willing to help. His main projects while here was cleaning and maintaining the house. He also cleaned a vacating tenants room and an extention container which we are installing, on all these projects he did an excellent job. He mixed very well with all the other occupants of the house and initiated plenty of conversation with them, especially Frank, who had high compliments for Riccardo. We wish him well in his new opportunities and future career. Indeed he is welcome to return to us again in the future. Thank you for all your help and assistance Riccardo. Kevin

This was my very first experience with workaway and it could not have been better. Cel and V were the kindest, most understanding people and I had absolutely no problem feeling at home with them. Always reassuring and ready to help when I needed it, the both of them were great conversation partners, but also left me on my own whenever I needed me-time. I learned quite a few new things and made two great friendships during my three weeks with them. I hope to be able to visit again!!

Que experiencia maravillosa pasamos con Eize y Marina, son dos viajeros con un corazón enorme y una mente muy abierta, una voluntad tremenda , siempre dispuestos a aportar un poco mas. Nos ayudaron por 1 mes en distintas tareas. Cómo la recepción de huéspedes, apoyo en experiencias de trekking nocturno con turistas y tareas de construcción y diseño de las instalaciones. Espero lo mejor para ustedes chicos y muchas gracias de corazón por todo el apoyo. Un gran abrazo de toda la familia para ustedes. Bernardo, Sandra, Naty, Pato y Kaicito .. éxito en todo

Sheta volunteered for us for a few weeks and helped us a lot! She helped us with socials, cleaning, and other administrative tasks. She has a very good attitude and was always very receptive! We can definitely recommend her!

If you want to know how to grow tropical plants in Italy, how to create a forest garden with the most delicious fruits, or how to run a professional vintage clothing shop, then you should go to Paula and Ramon! You can have exciting and controversial discussions with them and learn a lot about freedom. Best high quality meat and fresh fish in this place. Thank you for the inspiring time :)

Thank you, Deneige and Marcus! It's so difficult to find the right words to describe our time with you. Our stay was very short notice, and they were immediately willing to take us in after our previous negative Workaway experience. They welcomed us with open arms and showed us what island life is like. They are both very open-minded and know what it's like to discover the world as travellers. Communication was always smooth and they always addressed expectations and difficulties. During the week, we had a wide variety of tasks and were given a great deal of trust. We had a lot of freedom in carrying out the tasks, yet we never felt left alone. The tasks were both in the house and on the property, which allowed us to learn some new skills. We always had the weekends off, which gave us the chance to explore beautiful Bowen Island. Deneige and Marcus gave us lots of tips and always offered us a lift. The house is beautiful and offers a magnificent view of the Vancouver skyline – we will miss the sunrises! We always had access to fresh food in the kitchen, and the two of them always made sure there was something we liked in the fridge. We were always allowed to use everything. Even though the work, surroundings, Deneige and Marcus, and accommodation were great, we will miss Stevie and Cedar the most! Our hosts placed so much trust in us that we enjoyed spending our afternoons walking the dogs. This made exploring the island even more fun – especially the hike up Mount Gardner, which we would not have been able to do without the girls. Once again, thank you very much! We can highly recommend this host to everyone

Cath and Ellie were a joy to host and I would recommend them highly. They worked so hard for me that we ran out of things that needed doing. They weeded my drive and all my flower beds and tidied up the garden ready for Winter. They hauled logs and stocked up my fireplaces and did everything with a smile on their faces. They even helped me clear out my attic on a rainy day which was amazing. In the house they were fun, interesting to be with and very thoughtful and I would host them again if they decide to come back to Ireland.

With Shireen and Shane we had a fantastic couple with us. They are so easy going, open minded, respectfull and very skilled. I could leave the garden jobs we had at the time, completely in their hands. They have a lot of initiation, good ideas and work responsable and independent. The cleaned paths, gardens, cutted, weaved and repaired a lot of fences. We had a lot of fun together, interesting conversations and exchanges of our knowledges and cultural mindsets. I think, I learned a lot from both. With Shireen and Shane, you bring a lot of world knowledge into your home. I recomend them warmly to every host who wants to have a wise, hard working and admirable couple for helping out. Treat them well, they are a jewel in the voluntary world. Hope, I will see them again and that we keep in touch.

I spent 2 weeks at this refuge and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my travels. Yvette runs a great place, she's genuinely passionate and dedicated to improving all the animals lives and staying there you get a chance to make this mission yours also. the work can be varied, wherever your skills are there will be something that needs doing. I loved working on there property and with the dogs and horses, forming connections with them that I will cherish forever. on top of this there were so many opportunities for varied work outside the refuge, darting and vet runs. It was so rewarding to see an animals health improve and to see them be adopted. if you are after an experience that feels meaningful and has tangible effects on yourself and the lives of these animals this refuge is a great place for you. Thank you Yvette, will not forget it

I had a wonderful time in the olive grove of Sara and her mother. The surrounding landscape is beautiful, with views of Mount Etna and stunning sunsets in the evening. The work is not hard but intensive, and with a great team of women, every day of harvesting was a real pleasure. For me, it felt like a reset, an escape from the everyday hustle and time to reconnect with myself. Sara is a great host. Besides the work, she took us for a walk through the village and introduced us to traditional Sicilian dances and music. Sara’s mother is a warm, friendly woman and a fantastic cook. I felt truly welcome! Thanks for this experience!

Ayaka and Shinpei stayed with me for three weeks. While staying with me they were cheerful, polite and friendly. They are both very nice people who are interested in learning new skills. They are keen to experience a different country and wiling share their knowledge of Japanese culture. For chores, Ayaka and Shinpei emptied and dismantled an old cinder block compost bin that I no longer needed. They did a great job spreading the compost and restackiing the blocks for later use. They turned the soil in the green house and helped finish chores outside in preparation for winter. Ayaka and Shinpei also helped with fall cleaning in the house. They work well together and I could often hear laughter while they completed the tasks I asked therm to do. I enjoyed spending time with Ayaka and Shinpei and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

Ich schließe mich dem Feedback von Heidi an. Wir haben sehr viel erlebt und trafen einige von Marias Freundinnen. Die Gartenarbeit war nicht zu anstrengend und der kulturelle Austausch war sehr bereichernd und interessant. Wir hatten die Möglichkeit Poitiers zu erkunden und hatten lustige Spielabende, bei denen wir neue Spiele kennenlernten. Jedoch denke ich, dass unsere Persönlichkeiten nicht sehr kompatibel waren. Normalerweise bleiben wir auch nicht so kurz bei Hosts, weil man sie in so einer kurzen Zeit nicht richtig kennenlernen kann. Meistens konnte ich mich nicht am Gespräch beteiligen, wenn wir in Gesellschaft waren, da ich kein Französisch gelernt habe und außer Maria keiner Englisch sprach. Ich fand es sehr nett, als Pascale und Sandrine versucht haben sich mit mir auf Spanisch zu unterhalten. Zusammenfassend war es für Heidi eine bessere Erfahrung als für mich, aber ich nehme trotzdem ein paar schöne Erinnerungen mit.

We initially planned to host Ines for two months, but due to a last-minute cancellation of another Workaway, we ended up having her stay with us for three months. Ines is truly kind-hearted and has an exceptional ability to understand the feelings and needs of those around her. She would quietly make coffee at the exact time my husband and I wanted it, or take care of the laundry without being asked, even when it wasn’t her shift. Her thoughtfulness and initiative were truly remarkable. We are a family that eats meat and fish regularly, and we usually do not host vegans. However, Ines always prepared her own meals and adapted easily, which made hosting her very easy and comfortable. The children completely trusted Ines. Our younger daughter, Sora, would constantly call out, “Ines, Ines!” just to be near her. Even sitting at the dining table, Ines brought a sense of calm and warmth to the entire house. Ines has rich experience with Workaway in Japan and can communicate smoothly in any household. She is cheerful, perceptive, and always knows how to read the atmosphere. She would quietly remove objects that might lead to arguments between the children (our twins often fight over shoes or toys), keeping the household peaceful. Moreover, her approachable and open demeanor made it easy for everyone to feel comfortable sharing anything with her. Since my English and Ines’s Japanese were at similar levels, exchanging languages with her was both a fun and educational experience for both of us. What is truly amazing is that Ines would also teach new Workaways the tasks in great detail, and during her stay, she was almost like a host herself. Her thoughtfulness, responsibility, and ability to bring light and positivity to everyone around her are truly exceptional. We are deeply grateful to have had her with us. Ines is an invaluable Workaway for any host. We would be delighted to welcome her back anytime—Ines, please come visit us again!

Ruth stayed with us for six months and while she was quite shy, she was very sweet and my children enjoyed her company. They say she was "nice, kind and playful and always willing to hang out with us!" She was reliable, happy to help and she kept the kitchen super clean and tidy. She is also a great cook (she eats a lot of eggs haha!) I am happy to recommend Ruth and we wish her lots of happiness and joy on her hiking adventures and hope she comes back to visit us one day :) Gracias Ruth!

Tayla and Matthew, what a delightful couple. I loved spending time with them both. Generous, warm and kind. They worked so hard with a smile on their face and a great attitude. The work is physical, but they tackled it with ease. Learning new skills and always doing each task with 100% effort. I genuinely was very sorry to wave goodbye to these lovely people. I genuinely hope that one day our paths with cross again. Thank you for everything you did, all the laughter and some very wonderful memories. Safe travels

This was my first Workaway experience, and I can genuinely recommend it :) The host family were some of the kindest, most accommodating people I’ve met—I truly felt like part of the family by the end of my four weeks. The meals were delicious, the setting was beautiful, and there was never a dull moment thanks to the host’s playful, energetic children. Nalinda was also very helpful with my questions about travelling in Sri Lanka afterwards. The homestay sits in a peaceful mountain village surrounded by tea plantations and waterfalls, yet it’s close enough to Kandy for easy weekend trips. As for the volunteering, the teaching was bit challenging at first, with no prior experience of teaching before. In one of the schools only two teachers spoke basic English, so the language barrier made the first few days feel a little overwhelming, especially teaching alone. But the children are eager, responsive, and quick to engage—you soon learn what they enjoy. They love interactive games, singing, dancing, and nursery rhymes. I was lucky to experience special events like Teacher’s Day and an arts-and-crafts exhibition. By the end of the month, I felt much more confident and it was incredibly rewarding to build real connections with both the children and teachers. The online lessons were very flexible- you could do as many or as little as you liked each day. It was inspiring to see how dedicated the lovely students are to their learning, and I had some really nice conversations with them- you learn a lot from the children too! Nanda is a fantastic teacher—deeply dedicated to providing meaningful education in the villages. He was very accommodating and arranged for me to volunteer at a special needs school during my final week, where I felt especially comfortable. He also taught me a lot about Sri Lankan culture and history, including the interesting history of how the Academy began. Overall, this was an amazing experience.

Big shoutout to Kira and Lilli, our amazing volunteers from Germany, they joined us in Ruboni, Mihunga community and totally crushed their Workaway experience. These two hardworking ladies rolled up their sleeves and dove into our projects, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the table. They helped us level up our social media game, creating buzz on Instagram and connecting with the world about our work. But what really stood out was their passion for women empowerment! They went above and beyond, supporting our initiatives and inspiring our community members with their own stories and experiences. Kira and Lilli, you two were an absolute joy to have around! You came as volunteers, but you left as community members, and we're honored to call you part of our family. If you're looking for dedicated, creative, and kind-hearted volunteers, look no further! Kira and Lilli are the epitome of what it means to make a difference. Thank you, girls, for choosing to spend your time with us. We can't wait to see what the future holds for you both!

Sofia was truly loved by our children. Her presence always brightened the atmosphere in our home, and the kids looked forward to spending time with her every single day. Although she is young, she is incredibly thoughtful, calm, and mature. She always considered what needed to be done and took action before we even had to ask. Whether it was helping with daily household tasks or taking care of the children, she approached everything with care, responsibility, and a positive attitude. She was also a kind-hearted person who would occasionally surprise us with flowers, which was very thoughtful and sweet. Even though she stayed with us for only about one month, she quickly became like a part of our family. We felt very comfortable and at ease having her with us, and her kind personality and smooth communication made daily life together enjoyable. We are truly grateful that we had the chance to host her. I can confidently recommend her to any future host. We already miss her and would be delighted to welcome her back anytime.