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Language(s) I would like to learn : English, Spanish
Anakin is looking for a language buddy
about 3 minutes ago
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Learn about local gastronomy while helping around our little farm in Santa Flavia, Italy
Frits (Eugenio) left a feedback for host
about 22 minutes ago
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I love manual work, outside and inside. I love to cook, to read and learning new crafts. I love learning new things, dances, languages and I'm training to be able to handstand!
Noga is looking to meet other workawayers
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Switzerland
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Join our animal rescue centre in Satahip, Thailand
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Hey, I’m Ruben, from Bristol, England. I’ve spent the best part of the last 2.5 years travelling, mostly by bicycle or hitchhiking. I’m now looking for a place where I can settle for a while, contribute, and be part of a daily life with people — somewhere I can really connect and be involved in a community. I travel with my bicycle, which gives me freedom to move between volunteering spaces. When I’m on the road, I travel very lightly and simply, often relying on the kindness of strangers for a place to sleep or asking local restaurants for extra food that is going to waste! I enjoy physical work, being outdoors, and living simply. I’m easygoing, adaptable, and happy to help wherever I’m needed. I like learning from people and cultures, sharing small moments, and living in a way that feels calm and present. I speak English, and I know basic words & phrases in 15+ languages, which often helps in connecting with people from different backgrounds. I’m not travelling to just tick places off a list — I’m looking for experiences where I can contribute, be consistent, and build real connections with the people around me.
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Spain
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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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