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*Serious Safety Concerns and Animal Neglect* Rob friendly guy, bu…
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Robert
Help with pet sitting and learn how the Nicaraguan people live in Ometepe, Nicaragua left a feedback…
about 2 hours ago
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Currently in Penghu and available to travel all around Taiwan.
Gabrielle is looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
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about 1 month ago
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Pero qué van a saber ustedes de las travesuras infantiles!
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about 7 days ago
Muy buena experiencia junto a Jonas, muy tranquilo, de buena disp…
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Jonas
Join on our organic farm in Ancud, Chile left a feedback for Workawayer
about 7 hours ago
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We are currently located in Weligama, Sri Lanka pet sitting until the end of May. Looking to explore northern India and the Himalayas. To spend time hiking, exploring local culture and cuisine.
Olivia & Frankie are looking to meet other workawayers
about 4 hours ago
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I was a host on WorkAway before Brexit at my woodland oasis in Hertfordshire, England. *References in gallery* I've been living off the grid amongst the trees for almost 8 years. It has been a truly humbling education!! I'm a very practical hands on man with lots of experience of tools for building, forestry, gardening and landscaping. Love engineering and problem solving. Getting creative and having fun in the process. Experienced with animals & children. Good on a computer but prefer to work with my hands. I used to work a corporate life in London for 11 years, then escaped to nature hosting woodland weddings and events, teaching climbing as a high ropes instructor and hosting bushcraft/survival workshops. I've also hosted many naked fire ceremonies and mental health circles for men. Big lover of nature! Always interested to meet new plants and trees on my travels. Most importantly I want to meet new people and help where I can. Built a tiny house during Covid and have been slowly landscaping 6 acres of land but now time for a change.
Arron is looking for a travel buddy
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Actually in travel by bike from France to Istanbul. We would be happy to meet some people and help them in their project, sharing our skills or learnig more :)
Vanille & Robin are looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago

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What we do to keep Workaway safe

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Every profile reviewed

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.

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

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

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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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