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Photo competition
New friends from Workaway
Nikos submitted a photo to the competition:
about 6 hours ago
Travel buddy
I'm a French librarian working in Germany and enjoying job shadowing all over Europe. Right now I'm starting with work away again after long break because I was busy with my career change from language teacher to librarian and would like to travel again in a sustainable and educational way.
Caroline is looking for a travel buddy
about 44 minutes ago
Meet up
We are open to all types of missions or activities that you may offer us ( for example childcare, gardening, cleaning, painting, maintenance, etc.).
Maréva & Maelle are looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
New event
SUNBEAT SUNDAY POOL PARTY
New event hosted by members of our community
about 1 day ago
Photo competition
Entering new day on the farm
Agata submitted a photo to the competition:
about 1 day ago
Language partner
Language(s) I could teach : German, English
Mila is looking for a language buddy
about 33 minutes ago
Meet up
I am currently in Cambodia (May) and then will travel into Vietnam and then either China or Laos
Victoria is looking to meet other workawayers
about 4 hours ago
Travel buddy
Hello! My name is Johanna, 29 years old and from Sweden. I am a warm, curious and committed person who is driven by encounters with people and new environments. Travelling and discovering the world has always been a big part of who I am – I am fascinated by different cultures, languages ​​and ways of life. For me, tourism is not just about places, but about people, stories and community. I recently graduated as an international travel consultant, which has deepened my interest in sustainable travel, intercultural understanding and service. In addition to my great interest in travel, I love nature and animals. I feel most harmonious out in nature, and I value working with respect for both the environment and living beings. Contributing to conservation, care and sustainable development is something that is close to my heart. Moved to Greece(Athina As a person, I am caring, responsive and reliable. I enjoy social situations and find it easy to make contact, but I am also independent and take responsibility for my tasks. I see volunteer work as an opportunity to contribute with both heart and knowledge, while continuing to develop and learn from others. Iam handy in generally and have a great interest in gardening.Something I would love to learn more about. I have previously spent short periods working in Thailand, Cyprus and Greece. Hope to see you soon.
Johanna is looking for a travel buddy
about 46 minutes ago
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I like gardening and dicovering nature. The best thing about traveling in my opinion is meeting new people.
Noah Till is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish, German
Eddie & Mykhailo are looking for a language buddy
about 44 minutes ago

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

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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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