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What kind of exchange are you looking for?

From NGOs to house sitting, boats to farmstays - there’s a world of diverse experiences waiting for you to explore.

NGO
1059 hosts
Families
14131 hosts
School
663 hosts
House sitting
818 hosts
Animal welfare and pet sitting
700 hosts
Communities
1486 hosts
Boat
149 hosts
Sustainable project
1973 hosts
Farmstay
4698 hosts

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Eileen & Henrike submitted a photo to the competition:
about 4 days ago
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hello, i am thinking of going to India in June but would prefer not going solo. Hit me up if you're planning on going within the same time frame! i promise I'm nice and we could exchange contact details and see how it goes from there :)🌞
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Workawayer meeting-Finland edition
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Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish
Marlee is looking for a language buddy
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Farming, motorcycles, metal work, snowboarding, camping
Kurtis is looking to meet other workawayers
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Tonga
A new host has just joined Workaway. Welcome!
about 9 days ago
Meet up
My wife and I are in Tunisia and eager to travel for volunteering. We’re interested in farm stays, house help, animal care, gardening, cooking, and teaching Arabic. Excited to connect and learn!
Mohamed Radhouane & Amel are looking to meet other workawayers
about 5 hours ago
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We will be in Japan at the end of April on a working holiday visa. We love exploring nature, being active, eating good food and doing any fun and creative activities. Especially with good company!
Timothé & Amy are looking to meet other workawayers
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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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