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What kind of exchange are you looking for?

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

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1059 hosts
Families
14128 hosts
School
664 hosts
House sitting
819 hosts
Animal welfare and pet sitting
701 hosts
Communities
1486 hosts
Boat
149 hosts
Sustainable project
1973 hosts
Farmstay
4698 hosts

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I love taking care of animals, I love cooking, I love traveling, I love reading and generally I love nature and I find it incredible !
Margaux is looking to meet other workawayers
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about 4 days ago
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I want to live off-grid in BC, helping out with work and learning new skills. I love nature, finding new fishing spots, and peaceful moments outdoors. Yoga and meditation keep me balanced daily.
Jimmy is looking to meet other workawayers
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Nepali New Year Festival - 10days
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Greece
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I stayed at the bunker for a week, and wish so much that had I st…
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Help our registered charity restore a nuclear bunker in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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Belgium
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Tonga
A new host has just joined Workaway. Welcome!
about 9 days ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : Dutch, French
Basem is looking for a language buddy
about 18 minutes ago
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This summer, I will return to Europe from the Southern Hemisphere and would love to join some meaningful project sharing my skills and learning from you!
Jana is looking to meet other workawayers
about 1 hour ago

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Find travel buddies with common plans and interests. Connect profiles to visit hosts and explore your destination together!

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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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33 months
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