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From NGOs to house & pet sitting, boats to farmstays - there’s a world of diverse experiences waiting for you to explore.

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Travel photography - "Am I Seeing Double?" (France)
about 2 months ago
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Greta & Manuel are looking to meet other workawayers
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Let's link up! I'm traveling pretty much anywhere and everywhere my EU Passport will take me. So far I've been super lucky with WorkAway, but I'm sure some traveling company could be great :)
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Our team manually verifies every new Workawayer and host profile before they are listed on the site.

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We offer assistance towards emergency situations when a host fails to fulfil their commitments.

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Our 24/7 email support team is here to answer your questions and offer advice to help resolve any issues.

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Members can securely verify their identity via official ID to inspire trust and promote safety.

Community feedback

Our team reviews every feedback to help us stay informed and take action when appropriate.

Child protection

Projects that involve children are required to establish and comply with child protection guidelines.

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We’re on a mission to make a positive impact through our travels!

Fighting climate change

Here at Workaway, we are committed to travelling sustainably and want to take responsibility in reducing our carbon footprint.

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Our mission

Our ultimate aim is to build a community of global travellers who want to see the world whilst contributing and giving back to the places they visit.

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We believe empowering communities at a local level is one of the most impactful ways to help them build self-sustainable livelihoods.

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