Volunteering in North America

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Canada

Sustainable project
Cultural exchange

Join our community aiming for self-sufficiency and a more sustainable lifestyle in Carleton-sur-Mer, Canada

We are a community-based, alternative co-living space located in the Baie-des-Chaleurs region of the Gaspé Peninsula. Our vision is queer, feminist, anti-oppressive, inclusive, and creative, ultimately aiming for self-sufficiency and a more ......

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Greenland

Cultural exchange

Help a family and discover Nuuk, Greenland

Nuuk, Greenland. Just moved back to Greenland, from Iceland. Little family, mama and 2 boys. Little brother is soon 5years and big brother is 6 years. We could use some extra hands in our everyday. Mama is a full-time artist/independent researcher. ......

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Canada

Sustainable project
Language exchange

Authentic mountain escape in the heart of the Rockies in Brisco, Canada

Hello! We are Carla and James, a Canadian couple from the mountains doing our best to live our lives as sustainably as possible. We recently bought a rural home with 2 acres of land in the Columbia Valley in beautiful British Columbia. Our home ......

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United States

Cultural exchange

Stay in a cozy cabin and help us on our forested land near Grass Valley, California, USA

We are excited to welcome a new season of WA to our lil forest paradise in Nevada City, California! The weather is amazing in Spring, Summer and Autumn with the Yuba River just a couple miles down the road from us! We would love help from those ......

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Mexico

Language exchange

Join us at our project and meet travellers in Queretaro, Mexico

Cozy Bed and Breakfast in downtown Querétaro. We have a 5 bedroom guesthouse with a nice patio with a beer tap and a projector. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a fantastic coffee machine so you can get your caffeine kick in the morning. We ......

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Canada

Language exchange
Cultural exchange

Learn about organic gardening and sustainable living in the mountains above Slocan Lake, Canada

We live in the mountains above Slocan Lake on 16 acres with immediate access to trails for hiking, biking, trail running or walking. We have a large organic garden, a dog and a cat, myself Jessi and my partner Osmo. We originally came from Germany ......

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Canada

Cultural exchange

Contribute to our dream of creating a self sufficient home on the Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada

We are Dylan (35) and Georgia (34), and are building our dream homestead. Our dream is to turn our property into a farm stay with animals and food to become self sufficient in years to come. We have a spa on the property, with wood fired sauna, ......

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United States

Registered charity
Sustainable project

Join our eco-friendly animal sanctuary in beautiful Temecula, CA, USA

We are a farmed animal sanctuary located in the wine country of Temecula, CA. Our specific region is a hidden gem, rolling hills with oak forests, beautiful vistas and a large nature preserve nearby. Our land is nine acres, and includes a year round ......

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Canada

Sustainable project
Cultural exchange

Experience life on a family ranch in Rossburn, Canada

***Wow, we had so much interest in staying with us this year (and even already the first inquiries for 2027) - very cool and kind of crazy :) HOWEVER, ALL OUR SPOTS FOR 2026 ARE FILLED! You are welcome to inquire about May & June 2027. We can add ......

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Canada

Sustainable project
Language exchange

Join our family on our rural horse property in Southern Alberta, Canada

My name is Claire and I’d love for you to join our 3 generations of family living nestled at the foot of the Porcupine Foothills just a short distance from Kananaskis Country and the Rocky Mountains. With views straight to the mountains our area ......

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United States

Sustainable project
Language exchange

Welcoming volunteers to our mountain sanctuary in Nevada city, California, USA

Welcome to our mountain sanctuary in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where animals, nature, and history come together. Our land sits on a historic gold mine property surrounded by forest, a pond, flowing streams, and nearby lakes and rivers. It’s a ......

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Paid position

Canada

Paid position
Cultural exchange

Enjoy a true northern experience and be immersed in sled dog culture in Loon Lake, Sk, Canada

Fall/Winter 2026/27 Sled Dog Handler/Guide Loon Lake, We will do interviews in APRIL for 2026/27 Winter Guide(s) needed - paid position - seeking a dedicated individual to live and work with us training and touring with our dogs. Most of our ......

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Canada

Language exchange
Cultural exchange

Cultural exchange and sustainable living in Victoria, Canada

Hello, We are currently looking for people, preferably a couple, from the end of February 2026 to come enjoy this wonderful sanctuary and support taking care of the land. We live in a quiet 77 acre private nature preserve in the Highlands, north ......

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United States

Sustainable project
Language exchange

Live the country life at my strawbale homestead in South Ryegate, Vermont, USA

Hello! This is my forth year on the homestead in rural Vermont. When I moved onto the land, there was already a nice variety of perennial food plants. Black walnuts, hazelnuts, apples, pears, plums, blackberries, elderberries, currants, fiddle ......

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Canada

Sustainable project
Cultural exchange

Live, help and share daily life in a nature-based cooperative in Rivière-Matawin, Canada

🇬🇧 English version This is a cooperative based in Mauricie, Quebec (Canada), on a lived-in outdoor site that is active throughout the summer. Around ten people live on site during the season, including cooperative members, workers and volunteers. ......

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Canada

Language exchange
Cultural exchange

Experience the best of cottage life and enjoy the natural beauty of Toronto, Canada

Experience the Best of Cottage Life and City Living in Ontario! Hi Workawayers! We’re Patrick and Emilia, a friendly couple in our 40s living in downtown Toronto with our two lovable golden retrievers, Bigsley and Bando. Patrick works as a banker, ......

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Mexico

Sustainable project
Language exchange

Help us with eco-farming, composting and sustainability in Bacalar, Mexico

Hello! We are living at a wonderful place outside from Bacalar, different houses, a beautiful garden with a lot of plants and jungle. We have our own access to the lagoon with a Palapa and our own sailboat. Our main job is to take care of the ......

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Canada

Language exchange
Cultural exchange

Enjoy island life and help with some handy projects on Salt Spring Island, Canada

Hello! We are a family of 5 – myself, my partner, and our 3 kids. We live on beautiful Salt Spring Island, on a 5 acre homestead in the southern part of the island. We have a big garden and chickens, and we are doing house renovations. We are next ......

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Canada

Language exchange
Cultural exchange

Join us and learn about animal care, self-sufficiency in Colwood BC, Canada

HI! We are looking for workaway volunteers with an up to date clear Criminal Records Check. The CRC you used to enter Canada is perfect. I need a screenshot please. Thank you for your understanding. 💜 My family of 2 boys, a young lady and I live ......

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Canada

Cultural exchange

Join us on the banks of the Saint-François River in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada

***Please contact us in French*** ***Veuillez nous contacter en français*** We are a retired couple (both men) who need help during the spring season. We can do garden bed maintenance, raking, patio staining, and other related tasks. Our property ......

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