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

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1047 hosts
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School
650 hosts
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851 hosts
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686 hosts
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1458 hosts
Boat
147 hosts
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1973 hosts
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4698 hosts

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Currently in London, UK
Twinkle is looking to meet other workawayers
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the two fundamental things we all want: connecting with nature and connecting with other people
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Hi my name is Shika! I'm a happy go lucky, easy going person who always looks on the bright side of things. I love immersing myself into new cultures and becoming familiar with customs and traditions.
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Language(s) I could teach : Italian, English, Spanish
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Join our charity and enjoy the magical mountains of Wicklow, Ireland
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Videography and video editing enthusiast. Listening to music, watching good graphic design, talking about movies, creating, working, travelling and observing historical/cultural places and people.
Kasra is looking to meet other workawayers
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Spain
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Superadobe Bioconstruccion Workshop
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What we do to keep Workaway safe

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.

Workaway Emergency Help

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.

Our mission

Workaway foundation

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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