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The largest and safest community for cultural exchange, working holidays, volunteering, house & pet sitting in 170 countries. Cultural exchange, working holidays and volunteering

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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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Veronika & Jakub are looking to meet other workawayers
about 1 hour ago
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Yoga zome
Laurent submitted a photo to the competition:
about 2 days ago
Travel buddy
I found a love for traveling in my mid-twenties when I was first introduced to CoolWorks. From that opportunity, I went across the country to Yellowstone! Since then, I've traveled most of the US, going to national parks and meeting new people. I'm a film photographer, so traveling is just a great way to capture my life in its fullness.
September is looking for a travel buddy
about 36 minutes ago
New event
Let's Talk language exchange
New event hosted by members of our community
about 2 days ago
Photo competition
Jack with the farm dogs
Jack & Nicole submitted a photo to the competition:
about 3 days ago
Updated host
Ecuador
A host has updated their profile! Check it out here.
about 12 minutes ago
Blog post
Blog post:
Workaway News: Introducing our New and Improved Feedback System
about 18 days ago
New event
Hike Lac Dayet Roumi Khemisset Morocco
New event hosted by members of our community
about 17 hours ago
Meet up
I’m looking forward to spend the next couple of months working on a ranch or farm, where I can learn new skills and gain more insight into the horse lifestyle
Lucia is looking to meet other workawayers
about 4 hours ago
Meet up
I have had way too many hobbies over the years. Did windsurfing for 2 summers, I like to dance and to sing.
Frederique is looking to meet other workawayers
about 14 minutes ago

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Enter the Workaway photo competition

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Winner of March 2026
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Winner of February 2026
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Winner of January 2026

Your membership also entitles you to:

Unlimited travel possibilities, with over 50,000+ cultural exchange opportunities waiting for you!

Paid members have 24 hour access to our friendly support team.

We manually review each Workawayer's profile and offer personalised advice to help you highlight your skills.

Give your CV a boost by showcasing the unique experiences gained through Workaway.

Reach out to the Workaway team and receive real-time answers to your questions.

Message and start connecting with like-minded members in the area.

Find travel buddies with common plans and interests. Connect profiles to visit hosts and explore your destination together!

Explore events with like-minded community members wherever you go.

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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

Our team manually verifies every new Workawayer and host profile before they are listed on the site.

Workaway Emergency Help

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

24 hour support

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

ID verification

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.

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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46 months
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