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about 11 days ago
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¡Hola! :) Soy una persona curiosa, abierta a nuevas experiencias y siempre dispuesta a aprender y contribuir. Me encanta conectarme con personas, culturas e historias, y creo que el voluntariado es una de las formas más hermosas de construir puentes entre diferentes realidades. Siento una gran alegría en el corazón al saber que pequeñas acciones pueden generar grandes impactos. Ya sea ayudando en proyectos comunitarios, cuidando de la naturaleza o colaborando en actividades del hogar, pongo todo mi corazón en lo que hago. El respeto, la empatía y el trabajo en equipo son valores que guían mi camino dondequiera que vaya. Estoy interesada en contribuir en diversas actividades como la jardinería, el cuidado de animales, limpieza general, cocina, costura a mano, creación de contenido para redes sociales y sitios web, recepción, entre otros. Me gusta involucrarme activamente y aprender cosas nuevas. Además, siempre llevo conmigo una energía positiva y el deseo de marcar la diferencia. Veo la vida llena de bendiciones, desde las pequeñas cosas hasta los grandes momentos, y tener oportunidades como estas es una de esas bendiciones. Estoy agradecida y siempre doy lo mejor de mí. Creo que Workaway no es solo un intercambio de trabajo, sino también una oportunidad para crear conexiones, compartir energías positivas y aprender unos de otros. Estoy emocionada de formar parte de experiencias que me transformen y que me permitan contribuir a los lugares, personas y proyectos en los que esté involucrada. Ya sea para colaborar en algo creativo, ayudar en tareas cotidianas o sumergirme por completo en una nueva cultura, estaré con los brazos abiertos y el corazón lleno de gratitud. _____________________________ Hello! :) I’m a curious person, open to new experiences, and always ready to learn and contribute. I love connecting with people, cultures, and stories, and I believe that volunteering is one of the most beautiful ways to build bridges between different realities. I feel a deep warmth in my heart knowing that small actions can create big impacts. Whether it’s helping with community projects, taking care of nature, or collaborating with household tasks, I put my heart into everything I do. Respect, empathy, and teamwork are values that guide my journey wherever I go. I’m interested in contributing to various activities such as gardening, animal care, general cleaning, cooking, hand sewing, content creation for social media and websites, reception work, and more. I enjoy getting hands-on and learning new things. Moreover, I always carry positive energy and a desire to make a difference. I see life as filled with blessings—from the simplest moments to grand experiences—and opportunities like this are among those blessings. I’m grateful and always give my best. I believe Workaway is not just about work exchange but also an opportunity to build connections, share positive energy, and learn from one another. I’m excited to be part of experiences that transform me and allow me to contribute to the places, people, and projects I get involved in. Whether it’s collaborating on something creative, helping with everyday tasks, or fully immersing myself in a new culture, I’ll be there with open arms and a grateful heart! ______________________ Olá! :) Sou uma pessoa curiosa, aberta a novas experiências e sempre disposta a aprender e contribuir. Adoro me conectar com pessoas, culturas e histórias, e acredito que o voluntariado é uma das formas mais bonitas de construir pontes entre diferentes realidades. Sinto um acalento no coração quanto a saber e fazer para que pequenas ações possam causar grandes impactos. Seja ajudar em projetos comunitários, cuidar da natureza ou colaborar com atividades de casa, coloco meu coração em tudo o que faço. Respeito, empatia e trabalho em equipe são valores que guiam minha jornada aonde quer que eu vá. Tenho interesse em contribuir em diversas atividades como jardinagem, cuidar de animais, limpezas em geral, cozinhar, costurar a mão, criação de conteúdo para redes sociais e sites, recepção, etc. Gosto de colocar a mão na massa e aprender coisas novas. Além disso, sempre levo comigo uma energia positiva e a vontade de fazer a diferença, vejo a vida repleta de bençãos - de simplicidades a suas grandiosidades -, ter oportunidades como estas aqui é uma destas bênçãos, sou grata e dou o melhor de mim. Acredito que o Workaway não é só uma troca de trabalho, mas também uma oportunidade de criar conexões, compartilhar energias positivas e aprender uns com os outros. Estou ansiosa para fazer parte de experiências que me transformem e contribuam para os lugares, pessoas e projetos em que eu estiver envolvida. Seja para colaborar em algo criativo, ajudar em tarefas do dia a dia ou mergulhar de cabeça em uma nova cultura, estarei de braços abertos com muita gratidão no coração!
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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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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.

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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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