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Lorenzo is looking to meet other workawayers
about 1 hour ago
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Language(s) I would like to learn : English
Markus is looking for a language partner
about 1 hour ago
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Sweden
A host has updated their profile! Check it out here.
about 28 minutes ago
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Hellooo🐡! I‘m Nanami, 19 years old, and I‘ve just finished my Abitur (high school graduation) in Germany. I am half German and half Japanese and grew up bilingual. Having roots in two completely different cultures made me curious about the world early on. Now that I’m done with school, I’m looking for a change of scenery before university. I want to travel, connect with people, perhaps learn a new language or improve the ones I currently speak, and support hosts with my energy and skill. I’m an active person, I don’t mind getting my hands dirty and enjoy spending time with kids or animals. In my free time I’m often reading, watching movies, playing football, doing something outdoors or meeting up with friends.
Nanami is looking for a travel buddy
about 2 hours ago
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I am in Barcelona in July. Let's go to the beach in the evening and drink wine.
Rita is looking to meet other workawayers
about 5 hours ago
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Je suis française et, après avoir fini mon master en droit de l’environnement, j’arrive en Australie en novembre 2026 ! J’ai hâte de pouvoir découvrir pleins de nouvelles personnes et de nouveaux paysages et d’améliorer mon niveau en anglais ! Je suis passionnée par la nature, la musique et le rugby. Je m'adapte très facilement aux nouvelles situations et je suis très positive !
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Keep calm
Giacomo is looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
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United Kingdom
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about 4 days ago
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RaveForesta Festival
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about 10 days ago

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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