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

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Currently in Portugal
Emma is looking to meet other workawayers
about 5 hours ago
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Glass bottle wall building
New event hosted by members of our community
about 2 hours ago
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I'm currently traveling around South Korea. The 21th of February i'll be in Sydney to see what happens there.
Alessio is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Travelling towards my dream: Polynesia and New Zealand 🥰
AilaZae is looking to meet other workawayers
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Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish
Stephen is looking for a language buddy
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Breb alternative music fest
New event hosted by members of our community
about 19 days ago
My time at the hostel was amazing, the waves was not that good fo…
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Stay in a small fisherman village and help with painting murals in Playa Gigante, Nicaragua
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about 1 hour ago
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Exploring the area, hiking, volleyball, spikeball, deep conversation, music production, poetry, animation, and more
Mitchell is looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
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Nothing as good as rescued baby lamb cuddles
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We strive to offer useful resources and ensure the safety of our community members with effective measures.

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Our team manually verifies every new Workawayer and host profile before they are listed on the site.

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

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Our 24/7 email support team is here to answer your questions and offer advice to help resolve any issues.

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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.

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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.

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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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