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Join me for yoga in the countryside of Piacenza, Italy
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Hi! My name is Miku. I’m 26 years old and from Japan (I grew up on a subtropical island :) ) I have travelled in Thailand and Malaysia on my solo trip, and I am currently traveling in Da Nang, Vietnam. I am planning to stay in Vietnam until early May and looking for volunteer work. In Thailand, I volunteered at an orphanage for a week and at a school that supports refugee children for one month. I also volunteered at a non-profit organisation in Tokyo for nine months last year, helping children by teaching and practicing Japanese. I am hoping to connect with local people and learn about their culture through Workaway. I also want to use Workaway as an opportunity to contribute to a community through volunteering, and learn how I can make a positive impact in the world as I plan to study Social Work at university in the future. I consider myself warm, friendly, open-minded and responsible and enjoy learning new things, supporting others, and contributing in a meaningful way.
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Language(s) I could teach : German, English
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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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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.

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Projects that involve children are required to establish and comply with child protection guidelines.

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We’re on a mission to make a positive impact through our travels!

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Here at Workaway, we are committed to travelling sustainably and want to take responsibility in reducing our carbon footprint.

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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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