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Workawayer's Party 2025
New event hosted by members of our community
about 5 months ago
Meet up
Hello! I am taking a year off to see as much of the world as I can before starting University. I would love to make new friends and spend my time learning new skills and volunteering!
Molly is looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
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Language(s) I would like to learn : German
Lucia is looking for a language buddy
about 42 minutes ago
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Spending on week in london from Málaga, from 10th to 17th August
Laura is looking for a travel buddy
about 2 hours ago
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I need a Sponsor from Europein country,USA, Canada, Australia,UK who help me to come there and get a new job I will pay him/her around 4-5 thosand $\£ after visa confirmation
Sushil is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Portugal
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Currently, I am in San Francisco.
Laura is looking to meet other workawayers
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Journalist by trade, adventurer by choice. I'm embracing meaningful exchanges, curious encounters, and stories that nourish the soul.
Vera is looking to meet other workawayers
about 9 hours ago
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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.

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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.

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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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