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The largest and safest community for cultural exchange, working holidays, volunteering, house & pet sitting in 170 countries. Cultural exchange, working holidays and volunteering

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What kind of exchange are you looking for?

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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Catch up with hosts and fellow Workawayers around the world, and get inspired by their latest adventures.

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Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : English
Ly & Jaan Eerik are looking for a language partner
about 46 minutes ago
Meet up
Art and design, hiking, cooking, writing, sharing and connecting with other people :)
Julia is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
Blog post
Blog post:
Cheapest Countries in South America for Budget Travellers and Gap Year Students
about 20 days ago
Meet up
currently living in Malta :) Will be in Spain end June
Erika is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : English
Yumi is looking for a language partner
about 35 minutes ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish
inakathrin is looking for a language partner
about 29 minutes ago
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Tokyo Rainbow Pride Parade
New event hosted by members of our community
about 37 minutes ago
New host
Latvia
A new host has just joined Workaway. Welcome!
about 8 days ago
New event
🌍 Workaway Hanoi Meetup: Travel Stories, Adventures & New Connections
New event hosted by members of our community
about 5 hours ago
Updated host
France
A host has updated their profile! Check it out here.
about 32 minutes ago

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Your membership also entitles you to:

Unlimited travel possibilities, with over 50,000+ cultural exchange opportunities waiting for you!

Paid members have 24 hour access to our friendly support team.

We manually review each Workawayer's profile and offer personalised advice to help you highlight your skills.

Give your CV a boost by showcasing the unique experiences gained through Workaway.

We’re here to provide tips to help you get positive responses from hosts.

Message and start connecting with like-minded members in the area.

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

Explore events with like-minded community members wherever you go.

Workaway plants a tree on every new member's behalf to support climate action.

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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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Workaway Fighting Climate Change

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47 months
of climate impact
153255 Trees
planted in our forest
1314.07 t
of carbon reduction