As a traveller or language learner (or in many cases both!) working with a family or for a small organization is an ideal way to get to know the real side of a foreign country or to immerse yourself completely in a foreign language. You know that you will have the security of a place to stay with welcoming people for the price of a few mails or phone calls. However, remember it takes a lot of thought for someone to invite you into their home, so be prepared to work to achieve the jobs they ask you to do! It is not a hotel or a youth hostel it is an exchange- 5 hours work per day in exchange for food and board. Housework i.e. cooking, washing up should be shared. The possibilities for exchanges are endless- You can use it to enable you to travel around a country for very low cost, you can use it to practice a language you have spent many years learning but have never had the opportunity to practice with native speakers, or use it to learn new skills and meet new people!

Remember though Workaway.info is not an agency. We help find placements. It is up to you to make the contact, to introduce yourselves with an e-mail. To organize your travel arrangements, to arrange your travel visas, and to discuss directly with your host your work arrangements.

Frequently asked questions.

Once I am in contact with the hosts that interest me, how do I organize my stay with them?

You make contact via e-mail with the hosts that interest you. If the host has a place available then they will contact you with their telephone number and address so that a placement can be mutually arranged. Click for an example mail for WORKAWAYERs to make initial contact with hosts.

How do I register with Workaway.info?

Just fill complete the registration form with your personal details and press the send button. You will then be mailed with your password which will enable you to view the contact details of our registered hosts.

How much does it cost?

To become a member of workaway.info costs 15 Euros per year. The most common and easiest,quickest form of payment is by credit card (Using a reputable, internet secure credit card company) This means that upon payment that you can directly email any of the hosts on the list.

How long am I expected to work for?

The standard Workaway rate is 5 hours per day 5 days a week in exchange for food and board. Of course,this is negotiable with your hosts upon your arrival.

Is there a minimum time that I must stay for?

No.

What is the maximum time I can stay for?

This depends on the work that your hosts are willing to offer you and of course on your visa requirements (if applicable!)

Are there any jobs I should refuse to do?

This problem should be avoidable by speaking in advance of your exchange conditions with your host. Obviously though be sensible, don´t attempt anything that is obviously dangerous or should really be carried out by a qualified professional. We also strongly advise against working with pesticides should you be carrying out farm work.

Apart from the work what else is expected from me?

You are expected to share in any household tasks where you are living, and generally clear up after yourself!

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