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Portugal

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Help on the land, around the house, at my beautiful off-grid Quinta in Central Portugal

Hi! In the mountains of central Portugal, I live with my dog in a remote, south-facing, beautiful off-grid Quinta with several original rebuilt slate houses and barns. I am in my early 60 and left 12 years ago a busy former world behind to live a ......

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Spain

Language exchange
Cultural exchange

Join a reclusive home of a glass artisan in Gran Canaria, Spain

Hello! Hola! *Who am I* My name is Alejandra, I am a glass artisan which is my livelihood. I am a dynamic, respectful and free-spirited creative that makes a living completely for myself. I live in a beautiful reclusive terraced house in Gran ......

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Spain

Sustainable project
Cultural exchange

Create a self sustaining prepper finca and cave structure in Tenerife, Spain

A Back to simple life and nature on a self subtaining off grid finca with cavestructures. I let my dream come true and bought my own piece of land, away from the crowds in the mountains of Tenerife, to live in peace and harmony with my animals. The ......

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France

Sustainable project
Language exchange

Disconnect, be and share the present, and help with our home in the Pyrénées, Asson, France

[workaway note: please contact this host in French] We are restoring an old traditional Béarnaise house located at the foot of the Pyrenees in the Ouzom valley, an area of good cheeses. Assistance activities concern the maintenance of the house, ......

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Cyprus

Paid position
Sustainable project

Join our family on a horse ranch in Lythrodontas, Cyprus

We are a family run ranch/campsite in Cyprus lWe have a variety of animals including 16 horses, 2 donkeys, chickens, goats, 2 cows . We also grow many fruits and vegetables. We have 3 yurts and two cabins which we rent to holiday makers. We are ......

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France

Au Pair
Cultural exchange

Welcoming Italian or French speakers to join our family and our two kids near Paris, France

We are a young couple (37 and 38yo) with a little baby born on Nov 2025 and a 5yo daughter living close to Paris (40 min by transport) in a large house with garden. We also have 3 cats that are part of our family :) The house is located 5 minutes ......

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Spain

Sustainable project
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Join us at a Dog rescue shelter in the mountains near Almuñécar, Spain

🙏🏽 READ OUR PROFILE CAREFULLY TO CONFIRM THAT IT SUITS YOU :) WE CAN PROMISE YOU A REWARDING EXPERIENCE AND YOU WILL MAKE DOGGY FRIENDS FOR LIFE !!! -> It is important to know yourself first and be mentally and physically well-aligned to carry out ......

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Portugal

Paid position

Come and spent your summer in the sunny Alentejo Area, Portugal

Hi and welcome :) We are a family business that provide surf, sup lessons and a coffee shop. We love the nature and be in contact with her. The village where we have the accommodation is a very nice area. In summer you have local parties with local ......

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Italy

Sustainable project
Language exchange

Spend some quality time on our big small biodiverse food-forest at the foot of mount Etna, Italy

A harbor of authenticity, a place for ideas and connections. An oasis of independence in the unceasing quest for self-sufficiency. A botanical garden with many interesting and unexpected varieties, train station 5 min on foot, mount Etna ever on ......

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United Kingdom

Language exchange
House / pet sitting

House and pet sitting while we are away in Bangor, UK

Hi! We are a married couple with two energetic and fun children aged 3 and 8, as well as several rescued dogs and cats. Tom, originally from England, is a Marine Biologist, and Tamsin, originally from Germany, spends most of her time looking after ......

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France

Sustainable project
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Join us on a unique barge and enjoy community events 45 mins from Paris, France

The Houseboat we're building is part of an association to organise some cultural events. — You'll have your own room private room with a double bed and, we prefer to host couple but we still fine for 1 motivated person. I used to volunteer through ......

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Italy

Sustainable project
Language exchange

Small regenerative farm among the Alto Monferrato hills in Cremolino, Italy

**Update 19th Jan 2026: we're currently looking for 2x volunteers from the beginning of March onwards. :) Please see the "Help" section for more details on winter acrtivities.** We are Elisabetta (56) and Francesco (28), farmers by choice. :) Two ......

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France

Language exchange
Cultural exchange

Learn new skills and help with outdoor projects in the Dordogne, France

Please read our feedback to get an unbiased view of what to expect from staying with us and why so many workawayers extend their stay or come back for a second, third or fourth visit. A lot of our volunteers have come to think of us as their second ......

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Germany

Cultural exchange

Experience everyday family life and help with preparation of firewood and gardening near Hamburg, Germany

Hi helpers, we are a lively family of five, but our children are grown up (33, 36, 38) now. And we have 4 grandchildren, 5, 7,9,12 years, visiting us often, We enjoy having people from other countries staying with us. Our oldest daughter went to ......

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France

Sustainable project
Language exchange

Opportunity to learn about gardening at a non profit permaculture in stunning Claudon, France

Lost in the middle of 14 000 ha of forest, we live and run a non profit association who promote autonomy and also a small campsite. Being volunteers ourselves for a few years around the world, we're also happy to host. Christophe is chef cuisine by ......

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Spain

Sustainable project
Cultural exchange

Learn about gardening and various eco projects in our off grid home in Arcusa, Spain

Hello! We are Elizabeth and Jos, a Dutch couple who have been living in the Pyrenees for over 20 years. We built our wooden homes ourselves, nestled on ancient garden terraces below the small hilltop village of Arcusa. Our lifestyle is closely ......

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Ireland

Language exchange
Cultural exchange

Learning and sharing skills with our family near Clonakilty, Ireland

Help with sharing skills, gardening, painting, cutting firewood, socialise with us, and pet care My name is Grit and I have a 14 year old son. We live in the South of Ireland near a little town called Clonakilty (about 10 km outside the town ......

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Spain

Language exchange

Helpers passionate about nature welcome and ready to experience a unique adventure in Tacande El Paso, Spain

Looking for an unusual adventure on a beautiful island? 🌿 We are looking for a couple long term (minimum 6 months), passionate about nature, ready to experience a unique adventure on la isla Bonita, also known as Isla Bonita. If you're excited ......

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Netherlands

Language exchange
Cultural exchange

Help us with gardening in Breukelen, Netherlands

Help wanted with our beautiful paradise garden in the countryside of Breukelen, close to Amsterdam. Hello, we are Pauline and Robert. We live in a small, completely restored farmhouse in the center of the Netherlands. This part of the country is ......

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Germany

Sustainable project
Cultural exchange

Help us establish our community and work with our sweet alpacas in Übersee am Lake Chiemsee, Germany

Current: * We are currently looking for a workawayer to help with the organisation of the Akpaka hikes and to look after our guests. Also for a longer period of time! Speaking German is necessary, it does not have to be perfect but a good ......

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Australia

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Learn about permaculture on a family hobby property near Sydney, Australia

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Lithuania

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Outdoors, foraging and more while living with us in a countryside of Kunigiškiai, Lithuania

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Ireland

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Come give us a hand with our dogs and garden in beautiful County Clare, Ireland

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Australia

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Be part of a new farm based on regenerative agriculture in Normanville, South Australia

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Romania

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Help on a lavender farm in the beautiful countryside of Kalotaszeg, Romania