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

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Currently Located near Gresham, OR and willing to travel. Keenly interested in meditation, music, and languages.
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Currently in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. I shall be here until June, when I shall return to the UK until November. I am then hoping to get to Thailand, Chiang Mai, and look for some English classes there.
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United States
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Join our non-profit club learning English in Hanoi, Vietnam
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Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish, German
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Spain
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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.

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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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