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8 days trek 7 days. Volunteering in villages Nuwako
New event hosted by members of our community
about 2 days ago
Meet up
I’m currently in Italy. I’m looking for hosts where I can share space and time in peace and kind collaboration. I’m quiet, athletic, and tidy. I love nature and respect it above all… except mosquito
Mariano is looking to meet other workawayers
about 20 minutes ago
Photo competition
Becoming good at gardening
Boris submitted a photo to the competition:
about 9 days ago
Travel buddy
Dear all! You can call me Lessa, I am a girl from Germany who loves to travel, get to know new places, culture and people. I worked in hospitality for 10 years and love to cook, make music and enjoy nature. I have been to Peru, Dominican Republic and lived on the Island Fuerteventura as well as in Switzerland for a longer time. Now it is time for me to explore Asia!
Alessandra is looking for a travel buddy
about 25 minutes ago
Travel buddy
Bonjour, Je suis une jeune femme de 32 ans, éducatrice spécialisée de formation. En plein questionnements professionnels, je souhaite mettre à profit mon temps libre pour rencontrer des personnes, des manières de penser et vivre qui diffèrent de la mienne. Très ouverte, croquant la vie de toutes mes dents et adepte de débats sans fin, j'ai hâte de vous rencontrer. Je suis végétarienne, très curieuse et j'adore sortir de ma zone de confort. Je vous dis à très vite ! Hello, I am a 32-year-old woman with a background as a special care counselor. Currently re-evaluating my career path, I would like to use my free time to meet people and encounter ways of thinking and living that differ from my own. Very open-minded, crunching life with all my teeth and a fan of endless debates, I look forward to meeting you. I am vegetarian, very curious and love to get out of my comfort zone. I'll see you soon! Léa
Léa is looking for a travel buddy
about 23 minutes ago
New host
Australia
A new host has just joined Workaway. Welcome!
about 2 days ago
Photo competition
Building our home
Constanza & Benjamin submitted a photo to the competition:
about 3 days ago
Meet up
Currently in 🇬🇧 Join me on a hike thru, wild camping, Europe<~~~ down to complete any trails!!
Zoe2000 is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Conociendo Polonia y Lituania!
Virginia & Francisco José are looking to meet other workawayers
about 19 minutes ago
Meet up
Hey, As for an workaway job I'm interested in: - House and pet sitting - Au pair - Animal welfare - Surfing - Carpentry - Yoga - Gardening - Farming
João is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago

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What we do to keep Workaway safe

We strive to offer useful resources and ensure the safety of our community members with effective measures.

Every profile reviewed

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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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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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Workaway Giving Back

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.

Fighting climate change

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.

Our mission

Workaway foundation

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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