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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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Travelling lowbudget. Now in Malaysia - Pulau Pinang. Looking forward to visit Langkawi. Then Indonesia and Thailand.
Matilda is looking to meet other workawayers
about 1 hour ago
Photo competition
Mount Temple Summit
Kacia submitted a photo to the competition:
about 7 days ago
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United Kingdom
A new host has just joined Workaway. Welcome!
about 2 days ago
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currently im @ Laos 🇱🇦
Anoop is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Currently workawaying in Aljezur Portugal:-)
Nathan is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Monopoly time
Help to make a permaculture villa in Athwelthota, Sri Lanka submitted a photo to the competition:
about 5 days ago
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Currently in Switzerland, working until the end of January
Stephanie is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Hiking and outdoor activities, baking, reading and surfing.
Kaitlyn is looking to meet other workawayers
about 4 hours ago
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Good morning everyone! My name is Alessandra. I enjoy simple living, good conversations, and contributing to meaningful projects. I’m open-minded, respectful, and easygoing, and I see Workaway as a great way to connect, learn, and give back while traveling.
Alessandra is looking for a travel buddy
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I am currently in the UK, visiting family for Christmas and plan to arrive in Australia in January 2026.
Joshua is looking to meet other workawayers
about 4 hours ago

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Enter the Workaway photo competition

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Helena & Sergio from Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Winner of November 2025
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Winner of October 2025
Galo from Ecuador
Winner of September 2025

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

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

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

Reach out to the Workaway team and receive real-time answers to your questions.

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.

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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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42 months
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