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The largest and safest community for cultural exchange, working holidays, volunteering, house & pet sitting in 170 countries. Cultural exchange, working holidays and volunteering
What kind of exchange are you looking for?
From NGOs to house & pet sitting, boats to farmstays - there’s a world of diverse experiences waiting for you to explore.
Find your perfect host
Over 50,000 opportunities in more than 170 countries worldwide. Pick your first adventure now!
How to Workaway
Join the community
Create a great profile, we will verify you within 24 hours
Connect with hosts
Contact your favourite hosts, discuss your stay and what is expected in return
Travel like a local
Discover new cultures, friends, places and skills
Connect with travellers
Planning a trip and want a friend to share your adventure? Your travel companion is just a click away.
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Get responses when you reach out
Fresh opportunities added regularly
Your membership also entitles you to:
Unlimited travel possibilities, with over 50,000+ cultural exchange opportunities waiting for you!
Latest from the Workaway community
Catch up with hosts and fellow Workawayers around the world, and get inspired by their latest adventures.
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at what the Workaway team is up to
by our community's adventures
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Discover more about Workaway
Travel tips, inspiration, and personal stories on Workawaying and hosting.
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What we do to keep Workaway safe
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.
Workaway Emergency Help
We offer assistance towards emergency situations when a host fails to fulfil their commitments.
24 hour support
Our 24/7 email support team is here to answer your questions and offer advice to help resolve any issues.
ID verification
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.
A glimpse into the world of Workaway
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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.
Our mission
Workaway foundation
We believe empowering communities at a local level is one of the most impactful ways to help them build self-sustainable livelihoods.
Workaway foundation