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taking care of animals, taming horses, trekking in the mountains, learning as much as possible from other cultures
Agnese is looking to meet other workawayers
about 9 hours ago
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Building a dry stone wall with another workawayer
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about 3 days ago
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I'm currently in NYC and am open to travelling anywhere outside of the country. I'm just going to be visiting family in Italy in mid-July. :-)
Lucy is looking to meet other workawayers
about 11 hours ago
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We are both open to learning new things with this mini adventure because u never try u never know!!! But we will at least be good and committed! Check out our photos and description!
Suryanto & Qianzhi are looking to meet other workawayers
about 7 hours ago
Photo competition
Lina & Marcel feeding Tikva the lamb
Become a part of our farm animal sanctuary in Krestova, BC, Canada submitted a photo to the competit…
about 24 hours ago
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Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish
Jessica is looking for a language buddy
about 15 minutes ago
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I am studying philosophy at Istanbul University. I'm doing my master's degree in zootechnology at ahi evran university.
Samed is looking for a travel buddy
about 2 hours ago
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We are currently traveling and working in Yellowknife
Yin-Hua & Hazel are looking to meet other workawayers
about 7 hours ago
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Home renovation, environmental preservation, contribution within an eco-friendly community
Duloquin is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Just wandering around this continent for the time being...
Claudia is looking for a travel buddy
about 2 hours ago

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Members can securely verify their identity via official ID to inspire trust and promote safety.

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Our team reviews every feedback to help us stay informed and take action when appropriate.

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Projects that involve children are required to establish and comply with child protection guidelines.

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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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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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