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 South Africa

Help and surf in Coffee Bay, on the Wild Coast of South Africa
We are a vibrant, popular backpackers lodge located on a stunning beach, in a popular little Wild Coast hamlet. We have 24 local staff members, managing all aspects of the backpackers, all from the immediate area. We are proudly Fair Trade certified ......
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 South Africa

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Help our family in the beauty of the mountains near Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
We are a family with 4 children living in the mountains near Plettenberg Bay (35 minutes) and Knysna (45 minutes) on our beautiful property with pure spring water, majestic tress, dark night skies and endless mountain views. A lifestyle smallholding ......
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 Morocco

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Join our local team in the desert of Dakhla, Morocco
Living in Dakhla offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in Moroccan culture. You will have the opportunity to taste traditional cuisine, enjoy traditional music and learn about the customs and traditions of the region. Our local team is like a ......
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 South Africa

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Enjoy a farm stay in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa
We are a horse , crop and olive farm in the Central Drakensberg of South Africa. We organize also overnight hiking trails in the mountains. Looking for volunteers to help with the outrides , grooming and all the activities around the horses . We ......
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 Tanzania

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A real Maasai experience with our small charity in a remote area of Loliondo, Tanzania
We run a small charity, striving to improve the life chances of Maasai children and their communities in a very very remote part of Northern Tanzania. Our projects include sponsoring children to go to school, building cookers and chimneys in mud ......
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 Kenya

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Join our organic, permaculture project in Kisumu, Kenya
I am Felix, am writing from Kenya, a qualified permaculture teacher and designer. I completed a full two weeks of PDC in 2018. After the training, I was deeply inspired and realized that I should start a community training center to offer training ......
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 Tanzania

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Join our school project in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Hi, my name is Joseph. I like to exchange ideas,interacting with people from different parts of the world. We have 6 employee 4 teachers, a cook and a security guard. I am a managing Director of our school project which we opened since 2022. Our ......
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 Morocco

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Join our eco-education and sustainability projects in Settat, Morocco
Wanna spend some time with a homeschooling family, supporting kids to learn, doing DIY projects, gardening andmore... All this is happening in a farm in a region called lahouaza, nearby ( ~ 10km ) a tiny city called Settat which is between ......
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 Uganda

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Be part of our project raising awareness of climate change in Bugembe, Uganda
Hi there! My name is Kassim, I'm 35 years old, and the project leader. I am married to Bridget (32 years) and together we have a 5-year-old son called Bridger and a 17-month-old son called Benaiah. The Project is about spreading climate education as ......
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 Kenya

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Join our family and experience real local life near Lake Victoria, Sindo, Kenya
I live with my family along the lake Victoria region a stone throw from the lake.We have a garden where we grow various crops e.g local vegetables ,mangoes,oranges,guavas,bananas,pawpaw ,lemons ,maize,kales,green grams ,groundnuts and many more .In ......
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 Kenya

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Transform our small space into a cosy home in Ngong, Kenya
Welcome to my village at the foot of Ngong hills,Am a Kenyan lady who comes from an indegenous community called the Masai. Currently working out of Kenya but my family is home and happy to invite you to our small home, There is more to experience in ......
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 Nigeria

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Enjoy challenges and experience a different life in Ofada, Nigeria
Hello, My name is Maria,I am at the age of 55+, international origin, full of ideas and life energy . I have lived in various European countries for over 20 years. Travelling has always been my passion and it's hard for me to stay in one place for ......
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 Uganda

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Help our NGO educate local people about sustainability in Kasese, Uganda
Hello, my name is William! I was born in and grew up in the Kasese district in western Uganda- East Africa. I am a tour guide across Uganda and a passionate wildlife conservation activist. I studied wildlife and tourism management at the Uganda ......
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 South Africa

Be part of the team on a small farm near Lanseria, South Africa
We have started working to revitalise a small farm on the Jukskei river. It has been essentially abandoned for seven years, so while there is infrastructure such as two houses, the actual farm is just veld. We had to start with the basics, so we ......
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 Zambia

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Join our multicultural family to hang out with our 5-year old, gardening and fun DIY projects in Kitwe, Zambia
OCT 2025: Update: strangely, my responses here were sporadic and I am sorry. If you reach out now, I promise I will respond. We are currently on the trip, but will be available for workawayers again after December 1st, 2025 :) Hey! We are a small ......
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 Tanzania

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Enjoying sports and music together at our NGO in Arusha, Tanzania
I am a twenty four years old Tanzanian girl, who was born, grew up and studied in a very poor community where children, women and youth are suffering to reach a better future. Recently I have managed to register my non profit organization and ......
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 Tunisia

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Sustainable living and adventures in Takelsa, Tunisia
My name is Athir, and I'm a neorural teacher passionate about exploring ancient techniques for sustainable living. I delve into ecoconstruction and permaculture, fully embracing the natural world and its abundant potential. Nestled in a northeast ......
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 Morocco

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Eat well and relax enjoying slow life with us in magical Imsouane, Morocco
We are Layal and Youssef, two people passionate about hospitality, surf & yoga. Both French and Moroccan, we wanted to create our own place in Morocco, where people can come and connect differently with people. We are a community for digital nomads, ......
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 Kenya

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Welcome to our place, where nature, community, and learning come alive in Naromoru, Kenya
Welcome to our place – Where Nature, Community, and Learning Come Alive! 🌍 Join us at the Tree Museum in Naromoru, at the foot of Mt. Kenya, and be part of Kenya’s growing movement for environmental restoration and education! We are a social ......
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 Uganda

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Help us to support children at risk in Mbale, Uganda
The Peri-urbun slums of Namakwekwe lies on the Northern Fridge of Mbale city with 80% of impoverished residents living in a substandard housing with minimal access of Quality education, Clean Water, Sanitation and Waste Management. Many families ......
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