Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

It doesn't happen often, that I am impressed by people, but when I read Soul Taylor's profile, I was! Quite young Korean woman meets wild Viking... The time, she arrived, was a hard time here, because our Bonny Pony had to go to hospital, and the doctor had to take out one of her eyes... (The little Pony is fine now) Taylor helped in every way to make this time better. She is an absolutely easy going, polite person and did so much work, that I will write it like a list : - she made a car transport, and is a very saved driver - took all the fallen leaves from the trees into the bins - collected appels from the garden - cut an old, dead tree - took all the dried wood from the barn into our house, for the chamnin - cleaned the house - took our dog Fenno for walkes - restaurated a chamber of our old barn - took the old stoh out of the barn - fixed the net over the chicken stable - also helped with cleaning the horses place and stables I am shure, that I forgot something, there were so many things... All this works, Taylor did together with other workys, which whom she got along very well. I liked to spend the free time with Taylor, to share the meels, hanging around with good and interesting conversations, playing card games, watching films, showing her the area, having Glühwein at the Christmas market. Taylor is interested in everything to learn and to explore and always willing to help. I really enjoyed her company ! I hope, Taylor will have a lot off nice, interesting experiences in her life. She definitely has lot of space for this. I wish her all the best, thank her, for all the help and nice company. :)

This work away is an amazing experience. The perfect way to experience true Lombok culture and living. We stayed with Ari's family in their village. Ari and his family were so kind and welcoming to us. Ari's Mum cooked 3 beautiful Indonesian meals for us a day, you will not go hungry as there is always more! Ari was kind enough to help us learn about his culture and invited us to play futsal with his friends at the local field. At the Local school we taught kids ages 15-16 basic English. As a couple we were split into one class each to reach more kids. All the kids in the school and the village are just really happy to see you and talk to you to hear English, they would often come hang out at the home and play games ect. Helpful to know: - There is a small shop next door with snacks and drinks (Ari's family supplied drinking water) - Mini mart 5 minute walk - At school females need to cover hair and males wear long pants. - Reccomend females to wear t-shirts and long pants while staying - You will be the only tourist in sight

Özlem is a wonderful host and person. I'm glad I had the chance to stay with her for a few days and meet her and some of her friends. Her cats also have chill personalities and are easy housemates. We had good conversations and worked on some fun craft projects together, and even managed a pleasantly refreshing late-November swim. The work never felt like a chore, it was light and varied. Özlem is a good cook, making the best almond milk I've ever tried, and tasty almond cheese and okara, among other things. The area is beautiful (seafront, hills, olive groves, olive oil museum, small shops, old village nearby, good sunsets). Thanks again, Özlem!

Ivi es una voluntaria excepcional. Realizó tareas de jardinería y huerto y lo dejó todo super bien. Tiene muy buena mano con los animales. Me he quedado muy satisfecho con su trabajo. Esperando que vuelva pronto. La recomiendo cien por cien. Muchas gracias.

Hanne and Brecht spent about a month with us during late summer. Their main jobs were taking care of our holistically planned grazing flock of sheep and our rabbits,but there were many other jobs as well. Their enthusiasm and devotion to the job at hand, and especially to the wellbeing of the animals, was second to none. They sometimes were difficult, if not impossible, to stop after their five hours per day were finished. Within the relatively short time they had here, they learned more theory about holistically planned grazing management, hand in hand with the practical experience of doing the daily job, than I had when I started with it all in 2020. One of their noteworthy achievements was that they played a major role in socialising the two lambs who were still quite shy when they arrived. Before they came, it was impossible to pet them, and not too long after they arrived, through lots of patient time spent with the animals, they came to almost demand cuddles. To me, that is a big thing! They would be able now to run a holistically planned grazing flock on their own, at least during the growing season. A similar social achievement they pulled off with our rabbits. The main job there was a daily scythe exercise to fill a wheelbarrow with grass for the bunnies. They also had the dubious honour to be the ones to get to muck out both the male and female cages, which is a huge job because of our deep litter method. Of this removed waste material, they learned to male a hot compist heap, and how to turn it in order to transform raw material into finished compost within 5 or 6 weeks. But apart from these necessities, they also simply spent quite a bit of social time with the rabbits, which translated into much happier and tamer rabbits. Other jobs included hauling up cut wood for firewood production from our woodland: a very heavy job. They also split wood with a splitting axe, and eventually learned how to safely cut down a tree with a felling axe. There was also some gardening, walking our dogs, lawn mowing, sheep fence maintenance, and so on and so forth. All these jobs they did willingly and enthusiastically. What a joy to work together, but also what a joy that they were so good that we could sometimes have them do jobs all by themselves, giving us time to focus on some other jobs. Apart from working time, we also spent a lot of free time together. From volunteers they quickly developed into friends. We talked and laughed a lot, and for us in our somewhat isolated part of Sweden, that is a very valuable thing as well. Thank you so much, both! We sigh you good luck in the future, and if you would ever happen to find a place to live in Sweden, we hope it will be nearby!

Marina ... wise, clever, intelligent and very enthousiast !!! It was a real pleasure to have her with us as she helped out on all levels. And what we appreciated very much was her will to do things well. Whether tough, hard or unpleasant chores , she will insist on finishing things herself. She fits in just great in the daily life and becomes a piece of the furniture in no time (this is meant in a good way to say that she fits in without any effort) That was important to us as it made us feel very at ease with her presence. Yes, a very busy bee with a zillion of plans but we do hope she'll come by again one day !!!

Eva :) I had a feeling that Eva would fit in just fine with us and she absolutely did. Eva was very helpful and obliging and did all that was asked of her and more. She is great with the kids and engaged them and had fun with them, set boundaries and we trusted her completely. An easy going and relaxed person and I would say very humble.... when you hear her sing you will be in awe of her powerful voice! Great company for a road trip. Eva got out there and explored the area and made friends locally. She headed off to music sessions and felt right at home. We are most grateful to you Eva and we hope you will come and visit us again in the future, this little part of the world will welcome you once again.

We had an absolutely wonderful time with Camilla & her family this November. Very grateful for these weeks, where we felt at home, got to eat delicious varied meals, spend quality time with the other work awayers, Camilla & her family. We worked in the morning & got to enjoy our afternoons off (this place is very beautiful and there’s loads of outdoor activities to do around here). Thank you again for everything ❤️ All the best to you & your family Hope to see you again soon Charly & Naomi

Pauline and Raphael felt like long-lost family the moment they arrived. We are so grateful that we found them — or truly, that they found us — and that we were able to share these two special weeks together. They are the sweetest, kindest, most loving couple and work incredibly well as a team. We connected so easily and genuinely enjoyed spending time with them — it felt natural, as if they were already part of our family. They cooked delicious meals, were always willing and available, and brought so much enthusiasm and positivity to every task. They were diligent, responsible, and completed projects quickly and efficiently — often going above and beyond. We honestly wish they weren’t leaving. If you’re looking for volunteers who work hard, have a wonderful attitude, and are truly a joy to be around — we highly recommend Pauline and Raphael. We feel lucky to have met them, and they will always have a place here with us.

Hemos pasado un poquito más de un mes. Fue una experiencia maravillosa y increíble con personas geniales. Hemos aprendido mucho sobre la cultura mexicana y hemos compartido momentos inolvidables. Muchas gracias por todo !

Devia was amazing. Super sweet, easygoing, and she adapted to everything I asked her to do at home. She has this calm, gentle vibe that makes it really nice to be around her. We also had other people staying at the house and she got along with everyone. We’re really going to miss her and hope she comes back someday. She might seem a bit shy at first, but she shared a lot with us and we loved having her here. She’s fun, kind, and definitely left a mark on us. We’d love to see her again for sure.

Madison is a truly exceptional person whose presence transformed our school and our community in the most beautiful way. From the very first day, she brought with her a rare combination of energy, wisdom, and emotional intelligence that made a genuine difference in every space she entered. She didn’t just teach — she inspired. She approached every lesson with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a deep respect for the people in front of her. Madison was endlessly open to the world and to others, always genuinely interested in their stories, backgrounds, and perspectives. Her ability to listen with full attention and respond with kindness made every student feel seen, heard, and valued. What impressed me the most was her remarkable level of awareness and care. Madison was constantly attentive to the group, making thoughtful adjustments so that each lesson met the needs of her learners. She created a safe, warm, and empowering environment — one where students not only made progress, but also felt understood and supported. She communicated her own needs with clarity and maturity, and she consistently welcomed feedback with openness and grace. This is a rare and precious quality, especially in someone so young. Her willingness to grow, to reflect, and to improve made our collaboration not only easy, but deeply rewarding. Madison radiates authenticity. She brings joy into learning, professionalism into teaching, and sincerity into every interaction. Her enthusiasm is contagious, her ideas creative, and her work ethic simply outstanding. It was an honour to have her with us, and anyone who has the chance to work with her will quickly discover what a gift she is — to students, to teams, and to any community she becomes a part of. Madison, thank you for everything you contributed, everything you gave, and everything you shared. You will always have a place with us.

Margot and Gauthier were wonderful guests. Easy going, energetic individuals who like to keep busy. They enthusiastically join in any and all tasks. They have a great attitude and were both amazing with the kids as well as other projects. Thanks so much for lending us your energy to close our season. Best of luck on your journey together.

I had the great opportunity staying with Joanne and Gilles in their Mas Mimosa☺️ During that time I mostly helped with all the farm work, which gave me some good muscles haha:D But also getting to spend time with their kids Vittoria and Tao was amazing, since they are both open to new people and curious to learn☺️ If you enjoy peace& quietness, you are at the right address with them! I would love coming back again some time🥰

A long overdue but very necessary review. I stayed at Marie Louise's farm from April ‘til mid of July 2025 and it was the best experience I could have asked for. Marie Louise is a very friendly and caring woman and communicates really well. Whenever I had a question, I was always able to text her and get a response within a few minutes. I went to stay on her farm mostly for the experience with animal care. I had let her know that before my arrival so when I got there, she put me in charge of the animals. Of course, I also had to do some weddings every day, to pick food for the horses and keep the vegi-garden clean, but that was only about 1h-2h per day. My main work was to keep the stable clean, feed the horses 3 times a day and take the most loving dogs out for a walk. I truly fell in love with all the animals on her farm and will keep them in my heart forever (especially the two dogs, umo and freya!!<3) I had a lot of free time which I loved spending with horse riding and enjoying nature. There are a few nice paths with the most beautiful views to go for a ride. I mostly went alone but sometimes could also go with Marie Louise's friend, Gabriela, or with Gabriela and a tourist that booked a horse-riding trip. There is always something to do on the farm and if not, you will find enough cute things to explore around the island. I didn't have the driver’s license so therefore couldn't travel around that much. But I honestly didn't mind that at all, since I very much enjoyed the silence on the farm and just watching the ocean from above. I can recommend this workaway for everyone, especially if you want to have your peace and your distance from the noisy, normal life back home. Thank you so much for having me, Marie Louise, I'm unbelievably grateful for you as my host and I'm sure I will be back some time soon!

Fredy is a great person who clearly loves to stay around horses and outdoor. She is very independent (necessary condition to spend these weeks here), respectful, quiet and easygoing. She was entusiastic about all the activities in our place, so so helpful with the housekeeping and with our little baby girl. She helped us to train our horses and with the rides. She has a special sensitivity with the horses that we really appreciated. We wish her all the best! And hope to see her soon!

I spent wonderful days at Joy and Heiko's farm! I was welcomed with open arms, despite that I had to change my plans at the last minute and could arrive some days later. The cabin was equipped very well with whatever you need, the fireplace just made it even more cozy. Food was copious, we sometimes cooked and ate together delicious dishes. They also invited us for a pizza dinner at a nice restaurant. Work was diverse, I could try out several things, but rain intervened some days so we had some extra days also. Nature is amazing, I loved the hikes and walks, they showed a lot from the area. We were welcomed even in their home, had great movie-game nights. They shared their experiences and stories, it was a great cultural exchange also with the other volunteers. Joy and Heiko are fantastic, so funny, open-minded, lovely people. It was a pleasure meeting them, their animals and sharing a little from my country. I would love to go back one day again!

Hosting Lara and Dominik was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. They brought such positive energy, responsibility, and genuine kindness to our home that the week felt effortless and enjoyable for everyone. They were hardworking and consistently self-motivated. Whether it was sifting compost, weeding, painting, cooking, or baking, they approached every task with care, curiosity, and a great attitude. Lara's Mango cake was the best! They woke up early each day, helped prepare meals, and often jumped in before being asked. Their support during our retreats was especially valuable — they were attentive, respectful, and incredibly helpful with both the setup and the guests, contributing to a calm and welcoming atmosphere. On a personal level, they were simply great to be around. Thoughtful, easygoing, and very respectful, they fit naturally into the house dynamic. Their enthusiasm for game nights brought lots of laughter, and we learned new games from them Any host would be lucky to have them — they work hard, communicate well, and bring a wonderful spirit to everything they do.

Ruud and Cora opened their home to me and it was a life changing experience. It was evident from the first moment that I was going to be cared for, safe, and comfortable. When they picked me up I was offered big hugs as part of the family. Every morning I was welcomed to breakfast before the work began. Every night I was wished a goodnight. They become my second family. As for the farm, they are building for generations to come and being able to help with this felt like I was making the world sustainable for the future. I helped build a workshop and body working studio out of stone and wood and I'm excited to see it still there in 50 years (I wish I could see it in 100 years!) Thank you Ruud and Cora for seeing agriculture, people and the world with green eyes :)

I (Ester) spent 15 days with Vivi and her family, and it was an enriching experience on many levels. I left with the feeling that I had spent a few weeks there, because our programme together was intensive: every day we went with kids to museums, libraries, parks, family centres, beaches, etc. Vivi inspires me every day with her high energy, kindness, and vision for her Montessori school project, which she is now working on. So, during the hours we workawayers spend with children, Vivi was tutoring or preparing her teaching materials. We spent time alone with Volvo and Remi, and later, Vivi joined us, which helped build trust with the children and helped us get to know each other. Thanks to this experience, I visited places I wouldn't have, ate the typical Taiwanese meals from lovely Ida or Vivis' mom, but most importantly, met new people who inspired me, showed me different perspectives on life, and shared their thoughts and experiences. My fiancé, Milan, was with us only for one week because he was ill and had to work on his new project, but Volvo took terrific care of him, bringing him water and food to his room. I got along with Volvo quickly, and the same day, he was comfortable enough to hold my hand. Remi is more challenging to get close to, but later we managed to enjoy our programme anyway. It was very nice to be in tandem with other workawayers, Yasmin and Louie, and spend the afternoon together helping each other. Both kids are brilliant. Volvo is very athletic, funny, and kind, too. Remi is super independent, trying to do everything her way. Both kids love their amazing mom and sometimes compete to get her attention, but that's natural. Thanks to Vivi and the kids, I mentally revisited my childhood, too and learned new things about myself. I am glad that we created a safe space for one another, so hopefully others feel the same way. Good luck with your school, Vivi!