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Hi ! :) It’s my first year on Workaway and I’m super motivated to discover, learn, and meet new people! I’m available to travel anytime between December and April/May 2026, anywhere in Europe! 🌞
Aurore is looking to meet other workawayers
about 8 hours ago
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Malaysia
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Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Nature, learning, building, homesteading, community and rock climbing/bouldering.
Gabbie & Alexander are looking to meet other workawayers
about 7 hours ago
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Language(s) I would like to learn : French
Franziska is looking for a language buddy
about 3 hours ago
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Here are a few of my favorite things: morning sunshine walks, hikes, runs, dancing (in particular, west coast swing & tap), camping, mobility training, Pilates, HIIT workouts, singing, cooking :)
Kira is looking to meet other workawayers
about 57 minutes ago
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Australia
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I am currently touring in bicycle the coast of Albania and I want to discover Grece, and turkie , december comeback to Colombia.
Mauricio Alejandro is looking to meet other workawayers
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Guatemala
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about 31 minutes ago
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I am interested in holistic, permaculture bio/eco construction or art craft projects. Animals welfare and Charity organizations.
Martina is looking to meet other workawayers
about 6 hours ago
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I'm taking a short break from the "rat race" of the job world and hoping to slow life down a bit, connect with nature and others, and rediscover myself through travel and volunteer work.
Erin is looking to meet other workawayers
about 7 hours ago

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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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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.

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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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