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Join our Afro-indigenous family and explore Vancouver, Canada
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I would like to travel around 20 august for two or three weeks.
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Community climate Action & Tree planting day in jinja
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I'm traveling pretty much anywhere and everywhere my EU Passport will take me. So far I've been super lucky with WorkAway, but I'm sure some traveling company could be great :)
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Wildly excited to connect with other travellers and hosts to learn new skills, especially in agriculture or mindful work. I have plenty of experience in teaching and childcare, so broaden my horizons!
Shira is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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I’m a 22-year-old civil engineering student from Canada who’s always been curious about the world. Growing up, I was lucky to travel often, which sparked my love for exploring new cultures, trying new foods, and connecting with people everywhere I go. I’m currently gaining professional experience in civil engineering, having worked on airport and roadway design projects as well as traffic modelling. I’ve also been a private tutor for almost a decade, helping students from 3 to 20 years old develop their confidence and curiosity in math, sciences, and languages (English & French). When I’m not working or travelling, I love staying active — weightlifting, mountain biking, running, and hiking are my go-tos.
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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.

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.

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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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