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Photo competition
Traditional Making
Help a non-profit project creating a new space in Surrey, UK submitted a photo to the competition:
about 3 days ago
Meet up
I'm building up my small land two hours from Bangkok with mulberry and other fruit trees and starting to work on my mud house. I live close to really beautiful waterfalls and national parks.
Thida is looking to meet other workawayers
about 6 hours ago
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Chile, teaching.
Kevin is looking to meet other workawayers
about 6 hours ago
Language partner
Language(s) I could teach : German, English, Italian
Luca is looking for a language partner
about 1 hour ago
Photo competition
Frisbee at the fjord
squirrelnele submitted a photo to the competition:
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Help us with a wooden Zome based on the rules of sacred geometry in Chkaduashi, Georgia submitted a …
about 7 days ago
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Hi! I’m Diana from Italy. I joined Workaway to have new experiences, discover new places and meet new people! I’ll be available in Oct/Nov and Mar/Apr.
Diana is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Hej there! I’m Franka – a passionate gardener, nature lover and outdoor enthusiast. And, when not outside in nature, I work as a coach and author, helping people to clarify their vision and set up their business. I am single mom of little Mattis (almost 7). I have decided to not put him in school as I see how much more he learns and how much healthier he grows up seeing the world, learning meaningful life skills and everything he needs as we travel the world. We've been to Asia and New Zealand, where we have been wwoofing a lot at farms and families. Mattis is a very sunny, happy boy, very connected to nature and respectful and gentle to animals and humans. I bring lots of experience with gardening as I had my own big wonderful veggie and flower garden - and I am more than happy to bring in my skills as well as I am very motivated to learn many more things! As my work is all about supporting people in clarifying their way, aligning with their vision and put their ideas into practice, I am also happy to support with this. This year, we travel through Europe - Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal. And maybe at your place, too. It would be lovely to connect!
Franka is looking for a travel buddy
about 36 minutes ago
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I’m interested in all sorts of things! From creative projects and DIY to working with my hands outside to helping out with pets. I love nature, outdoor activities, shared experiences and learning :)
Nadia is looking to meet other workawayers
about 6 hours ago

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Every profile reviewed

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We offer assistance towards emergency situations when a host fails to fulfil their commitments.

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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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