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Currently in Scotland; interested in travel to Thailand to work within a school setting, with animals or on projects related to healthy lifestyles and sustainability.
Irina is looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
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Acroyoga, acrobatics, poi, juggling, circus, music
Bono is looking to meet other workawayers
about 4 hours ago
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Hi, I am Evine, 25 years old. I am from the Netherlands but currently in Vienna, Austria where I completed a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management. I love learning new things and challenging myself. I like sports and being outdoors, like hiking, skiing, running and swimming, but I'm also into reading, playing board games, cooking and baking. I am eager to learn about more ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Lately, I have been more interested in practicing meditation and have found joy in trying out trailrunning. Previous workaway (helpX) experience has shown me how nice it to have this cultural exchange and to help each other out, I am looking forward to a similar experience here!
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I would like to improve my English. In the future, I would like to move to Ireland.
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I completed my yoga teacher training in India and would love to teach in different places during my travels. I also love hiking and generally being outdoors.
Corinna is looking to meet other workawayers
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Chile
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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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