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Join our non-profit helping young people with disabilities through eco projects and workshops in Mendoza, Argentina
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Hey going to Perth, I have been travelling for 6 month alone but could be fun to make little bit of road with someone.
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Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish, Japanese
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Hi there! I am interested in art, music, writing, fitness, vegan cooking, Spanish, and volunteering.
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Hello, my name is Makira, I'm 22 years old from Australia. From August ill will be travelling around South America starting in Peru, I dont have any set plans at the moment and I'm very flexible. I am so excited to experience the culture, food, nature and history and all that South America has to offer and would love to meet people along the way :)
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Doing a roadie across North and South Island with my cousin. Looking for hosts/travelers/adventurers along the way.
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We offer assistance towards emergency situations when a host fails to fulfil their commitments.

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Members can securely verify their identity via official ID to inspire trust and promote safety.

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Our team reviews every feedback to help us stay informed and take action when appropriate.

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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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