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Last minute surfing project opportunities

Here you will find 4 last minute opportunities for surfing from Hosts that have indicated that they require help immediately.

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There are 1527 reviews for 133 Workaway hosts for Surfing help from Workaway members.
133 Hosts for Surfing were rated at least 4.9/5!

Ce Workway est très accessible, les tâches sont simples et consistent à promener le chien Wilson deux fois par jours et à aider Rafael dans quelques t...

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by Tristan & Mathilde , 23 Jun 2026

From the very beginning, my time at the house felt like coming home. Cesar and his family give you such a warm welcome.
Cesar is a great surf instruc...

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by Marie-Luise , 19 Jun 2026

I was volunteering at Totora for 2.5 months and I loved it! Laura and Diego are amazing hostes, and make you feel very welcome. They communicate very ...

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by Rebecca , 19 Jun 2026

Johanna, Ben, and their three amazing girls truly made my experience unforgettable. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel so welcome . Their ki...

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by Roy , 18 Jun 2026

This was my first Workaway, as well as my first time solo traveling, so going into this, I was very nervous about this entire experience, but Cesar ha...

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by Michael , 15 Jun 2026

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