Volunteer, Work and Travel the world as a Digital Nomad
Affordable Stays & Unique Experiences for Digital Nomads
Enrich your remote work adventures by adding Workaway to the mix! Make the most of your flexibility by traveling and staying with local hosts around the world as a digital nomad, remote workers, and location-independent travelers. Enjoy free food and accommodation in exchange for a bit of help, while immersing into authentic cultural experiences, giving back to local communities and connecting with other likeminded travellers on the road.
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Peace of mind while travelling
Travel and work remotely with a peace of mind, knowing that you are covered by insurance anywhere you go. Did you know there are special types of insurance for digital nomads? Genki Native is available for people from every country (even nomads without any legal residence). Get full cover in your country of citizenship with Genki Native Premium. (Not a replacement for local health insurance that may be required by law in some countries)
Immerse into local culture
Live like a local by staying and sharing daily life with a welcoming host. Balance remote work with cultural exchange, unique experiences and meaningful projects.
Gain new interests and skills
Practise a new language or enhance your professional skills by participating in different volunteering projects while you travel.
Discover global networking opportunities
Expand your network or career with new collaboration opportunities by meeting other digital nomads and travelling creatives from around the world.
Give back as you travel
Connect and make a difference in local communities, projects, and causes in between your work for a more fulfilling journey.
Work anywhere in the world
Explore a range of exciting workplaces around the world and find extra inspiration from new environments.
Keep travel costs down
Travel and stay longer in your destination while saving money on accommodation and food.
How to Workaway
Join the community
Create a great profile, we will verify you within 24 hours
Connect with hosts
Contact your favourite hosts, discuss your stay and what is expected in return
Travel like a local
Discover new cultures, friends, places and skills
All I wanted is just to get out there and not come home for a LONG time. I do like hostels cause you get to meet lots of travellers, but it’s just an entirely different feeling when you’re travelling long-term as a digital nomad! I know this feeling when I started wanting to build more substantial connection with the people that I meet. Doing Workaways give me a sense of purpose when you’re without roots, which makes my journey a lot more fulfilling.
-- Workawayer Chester, Singapore
Workaway has been the biggest help- just by using Workaway, you’re cutting out your two most significant costs, your accommodation and food. You're eliminating these expenses by having new experiences and learning new things, so it's kind of a real win-win there!
-- Workawayer Sai, India
The thing that attracted me the most is the ability to live with local families and learn about their daily lives, how they eat, sleep and cook. I had no idea that this could be possible considering for many, travelling the world is a luxury. Since I haven’t been home for a long time now, I consider the people I met on Workaway as my best friends – and that thought still amazes me. I never imagined that you could meet lifelong friends on the road! I have met amazing people through Workaway who have influenced me to pursue a life of travel.
-- Workawayer Trisha, Phillipines
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Any questions?
Workaway is primarily for cultural exchange or learning new skills and a way of making new friends.
If a host is looking for help with a business or business activity, they may offer payment to ensure that they are meeting the minimum wage requirements of their country.
Remember you will need the correct visa for any country that you visit.
Where a host is offering payment this will be clearly marked on their profile.
Here at Workaway safety is our top priority. We strive to provide all the resources for our community members to feel as safe as possible during their Workaway trips.
For more details about our safety measures please read our notes on safety: https://www.workaway.info/en/info/safety
You will also find some more advice and recommendation on how to travel safely as a workawayer: https://www.workaway.info/en/info/safety/traveladvice
More about Workaway
As a community based on learning, sharing and exploring new ways of life, what makes Workaway work is the spirit and dedication of our members in providing positive cultural exchange experiences.