Become a member and get your own tree planted in the Workaway forest for free!Become a Workawayer and get your own tree planted for free!   

Travel differently,
connect globally

The largest and safest community for cultural exchange, working holidays, volunteering, house & pet sitting in 170 countries. Cultural exchange, working holidays and volunteering

151489Treesplanted

Connect with travellers

Planning a trip and want a friend to share your adventure? Your travel companion is just a click away.

Profile photo of Nigel Mark
Flag of United Kingdom

Nigel Mark

about 2 seconds ago
Profile photo of Ina
Flag of Germany

Ina

about 2 seconds ago
Profile photo of Daniel
Flag of Brazil

Daniel

about 3 seconds ago
Profile photo of Mathis
Flag of France

Mathis

about 8 seconds ago
Profile photo of Valeria
Flag of Mexico

Valeria

about 16 seconds ago
Profile photo of Lydia M.
Flag of Netherlands

Lydia M.

about 18 seconds ago
Profile photo of Lucas
Flag of Belgium

Lucas

about 25 seconds ago
Profile photo of Irène
Flag of Belgium

Irène

about 51 seconds ago

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.

House & pet sitting
NGO
Families
School
Animal welfare and pet sitting
Communities
Boat
Sustainable project
Farmstay

Discover our top destinations

Latest from the Workaway community

Catch up with hosts and fellow Workawayers around the world, and get inspired by their latest adventures.

Stay updated
on projects from around the world
Check out the latest
hosts in your next destination
Take a sneak peek
at what the Workaway team is up to
Get inspired
by our community's adventures
Meet and connect
with fellow workawayers or a new travel buddy
Updated host
France
A host has updated their profile! Check it out here.
about 20 minutes ago
Meet up
I am stay in Yerevan now, 28th of May I`ll go to Tumanyan for one month
Dmitrii is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
Updated host
Ecuador
A host has updated their profile! Check it out here.
about 23 minutes ago
Meet up
Currently in Chile! Interested in meeting other people, discovering cool spots and making memories!
Farah & Manya are looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
Travel buddy
Ciao! :) Sono Simona, vengo dal Centro Italia, Ciociaria , ma vivo a Bergamo da 4 anni. Mi sono trasferita al Nord Italia per amore delle montagne e per la voglia di scoprire posti nuovi. Questo amore mi porta qui su workaway, a trovare nuovi amici, nuovi posti e nuove montagne per riempire il mio cuore. Sono una persona molto solare, mi impegno a trovare il positivo dove si può e dove non c'è , volto lo sguardo per cercarlo. Mi piace stare a contatto con le persone e condividere i bei momenti della giornata e della vita , lavorare in compagnia e confrontarmi con una squadra. Trovo anche molto importante anche dedicare del tempo a se stessi, è un ottimo equilibrio per vivere bene. Vorrei poter passare qualche mese di questo anno in Nord Europa, che mi ha sempre meravigliato e attirato. Vorrei conoscere nuove culture e nuove idee per arricchire la mia persona e avere tante storie da ricordare quando tornerò a casa. Sono una ragazza dinamica e avventurosa, mi metto sempre in gioco in ciò che faccio e sono pronta per questa nuova avventura :)
Simona is looking for a travel buddy
about 14 minutes ago
Meet up
Handling Horses
Patrick is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
Travel buddy
My name is Konstantin Duran Kedor, and I have recently graduated from the Swiss School of São Paulo. I’m passionate about art, especially watercolor and oil painting. I also enjoy mountain biking, camping, outdoor hiking, calisthenics, spending time in the mountains, and surfing. I also like gardening and have some experience using basic tools such as a shovel and a hoe, as I lived for about ten years on a small farm. I also have experience with other basic household maintenance and manual tasks. After graduation, I plan to spend some time in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and/or Namibia, and then continue my studies in Germany. At home, I also enjoy designing and making handmade screen-printed T-shirts as a creative hobby. My family is Franco-German, but we live in Brazil. I am the middle sibling, with one older brother and one younger sister. I love dogs and other animals, and I really enjoy being around them. I am a flexible and organized person who likes new experiences, especially when they involve outdoor adventure and time in nature. I am always happy to help with whatever is needed and to be part of daily life, learning and contributing in a practical way.
Konstantin is looking for a travel buddy
about 27 minutes ago
Updated host
Norway
A host has updated their profile! Check it out here.
about 26 minutes ago
Photo competition
Hannah & Yeti cuddling on a sunny day
Become a part of our farm animal sanctuary in Krestova, BC, Canada submitted a photo to the competit…
about 5 days ago
Meet up
We're in Colombia! 🇨🇴 Looking for experiences in: agricolture, agriforestry, bio construction, diy projects, recycling and reuse, yoga and meditation, music healing, cooking and who knows! ✨
Noemi & Roberto are looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago

As seen in
Logo New York Times
Logo Huffpost
Logo Time
Logo Washington Post
Logo Forbes
Logo South China Morning Post
Logo The Telegraph
Logo Daily Mail
Logo Buzzfeed
Logo Thrillist
Logo Mashable
Logo Lonely Planet

Discover more about Workaway

Travel tips, inspiration, and personal stories on Workawaying and hosting.

10 hacks for first time workawayers
5 budget travel & workaway myths debunked
10 ways to connect with locals
How to volunteer abroad without paying ridiculous agency fees
Homeschooling with workaway

Enter the Workaway photo competition

Discover and share your unique Workaway experiences through your lens.

Agata from Poland
Winner of April 2026
Christian from Ecuador
Winner of March 2026
Thilina from Sri Lanka
Winner of February 2026

Your membership also entitles you to:

Unlimited travel possibilities, with over 50,000+ cultural exchange opportunities waiting for you!

Paid members have 24 hour access to our friendly support team.

We manually review each Workawayer's profile and offer personalised advice to help you highlight your skills.

Give your CV a boost by showcasing the unique experiences gained through Workaway.

We’re here to provide tips to help you get positive responses from hosts.

Message and start connecting with like-minded members in the area.

Find travel buddies with common plans and interests. Connect profiles to visit hosts and explore your destination together!

Explore events with like-minded community members wherever you go.

Workaway plants a tree on every new member's behalf to support climate action.

A glimpse into the world of Workaway

Explore the Workaway video gallery

Please accept marketing-cookies to watch this video.

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.

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
Workaway Fighting Climate Change

Help us plant more trees across the globe.

47 months
of climate impact
151489 Trees
planted in our forest
1314.07 t
of carbon reduction