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about 4 days ago
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Japan Mt Fuji Language immersion camp
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about 27 days ago
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Hallo Lovely People, We Ashlie, Matthais, Noah and Levi are an engergetic, young Australian/German Family of four hoping to make some new connection, learn new skills and local cultures. Our main aim on WorkAway is to connect with open minded people/Families who would want to welcome us into their life/home and share their experiences we us (we happly accept visitors to our small country town NRW Germany in return where possible) Our children are getting older and we want to show them another side to life while they are still willing to be seen with us! We are strong, still physically fit for or ages and more than anything willing to learn and try new things. We really hope to find some amazing People on our journey that we can help achieve their goals and call Friends for life.
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about 3 hours ago
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Greece
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Language(s) I would like to learn : French
Agnes is looking for a language partner
about 1 hour ago
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I’m someone who’s really motivated by creativity, connection, and new experiences. I feel happiest when I’m making something, whether that’s painting, helping with a project, or bringing an idea to life. I love being in environments where people are uplifting, expressive, and willing to learn from each other. Traveling, meeting new people, and stepping into unfamiliar situations push me in the best way, and I genuinely enjoy adapting and figuring things out as I go. I find a lot of happiness in good conversations, exploring historical sites, cooking new recipes, and making friends. I’m naturally positive and social, and I like bringing a fun, upbeat energy into the spaces I’m in. For me, Workaway isn’t just about travel. It’s about creating real connections, learning new skills, and being part of a shared experience!
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about 4 hours ago
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Finland
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Belgium
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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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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.

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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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49 months
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