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Hi, I’m Andri from Indonesia. I run an English education project in West Sumatra, and for the last few years I’ve been living as a digital nomad while managing my work remotely. I’ve travelled to many countries, hosted travellers and volunteers at my school, and have also been hosted by kind people during my own journeys. So I understand both sides: how to be a good guest, and how much a helpful, respectful person can mean to a host. I’m curious, practical, and easy to talk to. I enjoy meeting people, taking photos, diving, exploring local life, and having good conversations over simple food or coffee. As a business owner, I’m used to doing many things: management, websites, design, social media, community engagement, guest experience, problem-solving, and small daily tasks that need to be done. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty and I don’t look down on honest work. I’m joining Workaway because I still love volunteering. I want to travel slower, help with real projects, learn from local people, and hopefully leave every place a little better than I found it.
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We offer assistance towards emergency situations when a host fails to fulfil their commitments.

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Here at Workaway, we are committed to travelling sustainably and want to take responsibility in reducing our carbon footprint.

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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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