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Elena

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Mathias

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Romain

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

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Travel photography - "When kids ask you “Do you have muscles?" (Vietnam)
about 21 days ago
New host
Canada
A new host has just joined Workaway. Welcome!
about 3 days ago
Travel buddy
Hello! We are a Sardinian couple Enrico and Melania, currently living in Uk. We love travelling and taking the time to learn the culture of the people and places we visit. Every trip is an encounter with new friends and their habits that enrich our lives and improve our ethics. We have several manual and intellectual skills that we enjoy sharing with our friends. Our skills fall in a range of various fields from DIY to IT; from languages to cooking, gardening, sewing, photography and many more. We follow a sporty and healthy lifestyle as much as we can, loving the outdoors and being active. We like the workaway concept especially for its idea of exchange and mutual help.
Enrico & Melania are looking for a travel buddy
about 24 minutes ago
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Hey, I’m Mia! :) I love nature, hiking, yoga, and cooking. I'm excited to explore new places, immerse myself in different cultures, and gain new perspectives on life!
Mia is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
Photo competition
Vegetables from the garden
Ilaria & Marco submitted a photo to the competition:
about 3 days ago
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I’m always down to connect with fellow travelers! In my free time, I’m interested in exploring the city’s hidden gems, visiting art galleries and design exhibitions
Mahrokh is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
Updated host
Spain
A host has updated their profile! Check it out here.
about 24 minutes ago
Meet up
I love to be out doors and have interesting conversations! I also love a challenge and contributing to the world around me in ways that align with my values and interests.
Charlotte is looking to meet other workawayers
about 37 minutes ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish, Italian
Panagiotis is looking for a language partner
about 13 minutes ago
Language partner
Language(s) I could teach : French
Celine is looking for a language partner
about 24 minutes ago

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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.

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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.

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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