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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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Photo competition
Morning Tea
Viola submitted a photo to the competition:
about 6 days ago
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Aloe Vera
Charlotte & Paula submitted a photo to the competition:
about 6 days ago
Working here for the last 2 months has been amazing! It's a very …
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Native English speaker is welcome to help at my school near Bangkok, Thailand
Emma left a feedback for host
about 1 hour ago
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Language and cultural exchange, bike touring, sustainable living.
Sean is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Language(s) I would like to learn : French, Spanish
Haleh is looking for a language buddy
about 56 minutes ago
I had the luxury of staying with Candy, Kim, Choco, and company f…
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Come and learn a different lifestyle, harmonious with nature in southern Chile, portal to Patagonia
Paden left a feedback for host
about 1 hour ago
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Getting to know new countries and culture, working there, to further my mental, spiritual and intellectual development, meet new people, and create new things that benefit nature, world and humanity.
Larissa Maria is looking to meet other workawayers
about 4 hours ago
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I am looking for opportunities to work with children, where I can support their learning and development through engaging activities. I currently work with children, and teach English and Spanish.
Lucena is looking to meet other workawayers
about 4 hours ago
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38 years old single, female American Science teacher (high school/secondary --Biology; A&P; AP Biology lover of animals, the ocean, languages, new places and new people hard working, energetic, eager to learn
Audra is looking for a travel buddy
about 2 hours ago
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Language(s) I could teach : English
Dylan is looking for a language buddy
about 59 minutes 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.

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

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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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