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From NGOs to house sitting, boats to farmstays - there’s a world of diverse experiences waiting for you to explore.

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We are a family of five who love nature and hiking. Marta is a nurse who enjoys yoga and music, Joan is a doctor who loves cooking and board games, and our three kids are active, curious and helpful
Marta & Joan are looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Austria
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Peru
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Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish
Nena is looking for a language buddy
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Join our family in Trondheim, Norway
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Lina & Marcel feeding Tikva the lamb
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Australia
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At this moment, I’m in Tenerife with the desire to leave my mark and to let my time on this island have a positive impact on me as well, always with love and peace.
MariaFlorenciaa is looking to meet other workawayers
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Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Candela & Pedro are looking to meet other workawayers
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Hiking :)
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Unlimited travel possibilities, with over 50,000+ cultural exchange opportunities waiting for you!

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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.

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.

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