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The largest and safest community for cultural exchange, working holidays, volunteering, house & pet sitting in 170 countries. Cultural exchange, working holidays and volunteering

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Pia

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Matthias

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Nhi

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

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Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : English, German, Spanish, French
Niels is looking for a language buddy
about 50 minutes ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : French
Maria is looking for a language buddy
about 13 minutes ago
New event
Let's Talk language exchange
New event hosted by members of our community
about 4 days ago
Meet up
We are currently travelling around Australia in our campervan after spending a year in Melbourne. We’re looking for some amazing experiences as we try to see as much of the country as possible.
Lewis & Abigail are looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
Meet up
Hello, we are Esra and Jonathan, an open minded couple that has lived in Cádiz for work and studies the past months/years and we are passionate surfers.
Jördis is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
New host
New Zealand
A new host has just joined Workaway. Welcome!
about 5 days ago
Language partner
Language(s) I could teach : English
Sophia is looking for a language buddy
about 46 minutes ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : French, Chinese (Mandarin)
Aleks is looking for a language buddy
about 12 minutes ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : French
Abigail is looking for a language buddy
about 57 minutes ago
Photo competition
Chat in the riverbed
Help to make a permaculture villa in Athwelthota, Sri Lanka submitted a photo to the competition:
about 7 days 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.

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Our 24/7 email support team is here to answer your questions and offer advice to help resolve any issues.

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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.

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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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