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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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about 11 hours ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : Chinese (Mandarin), Italian
Elena is looking for a language buddy
about 27 minutes ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : French, Spanish, Russian
Rania is looking for a language buddy
about 23 minutes ago
Meet up
I am happy to try everything. I am happy to come to visit new country, meet new people, learn new skills from them, experience something new.
Katarína is looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
New host
France
A new host has just joined Workaway. Welcome!
about 3 days ago
Travel buddy
Hello :) My name is Virginie, I'm 36 years old and I'm french. I grew up in the French Alps. I 'm travelling with my van and I'm now living in Piteå (sweden). I've always been passionate about travel. I've spent over four years traveling abroad, in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand. I've already volunteered in organic farming (woofing), looked after animals for more than one month in the middle of nowhere in the Yukon, worked in a coffee shop in Newfoundland, and more. I'm currently looking to expand my knowledge of market gardening, but I'm open to all kinds of experiences, such as take care of animals, helping with renovations, participating in animal conservation, or any other meaningful mission! I have experience in quite a few fields: I've worked as a receptionist and hostess in New Zealand and France, in the kitchen, cleaning, and working in vineyards and market gardening... I'm open to exploring many other fields! I'm physically fit and ready for outdoor work, even during the winter. I'm calm, serious, respectful, and independent. I love all animals, especially cats. I love nature and wilderness area. I enjoy traditional music and discovering the cultures of other countries. I played the fiddle for many years. I'm environmentally conscious. I'm learning Swedish and I would love to improve it :) I look forward to meeting you! Virginie
Virginie is looking for a travel buddy
about 22 minutes ago
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France
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Updated host
Sweden
A host has updated their profile! Check it out here.
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womenpower on board
Lara & Micha submitted a photo to the competition:
about 5 days ago
Meet up
Danza creativa, 5 ritmos, cantar, vivir y viajar en sintonia con la naturalesa.
Maria Lourdes is looking to meet other workawayers
about 1 hour ago

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