FIND HOSTS AROUND THE WORLD
50,000+ opportunities. 170 countries. 1 community.
Use the Workaway travel app to stay with thousands of local host families in over 170 different countries around the world. Use your time during your travels to give back and support local communities by sharing your knowledge. Over 50,000+ available opportunities.
App for verified travellers only (host app is coming soon!) Meet like minded travellers along the way, and find a travel buddy to plan your new adventures with. Join our unique travel community and share amazing stories and ideas!
TRAVEL GLOBALLY, CONNECT LOCALLY
Looking for a way to give meaning to your travels and give back? Workaway is the leading community for language learning, cultural exchange, working holidays and volunteering in over 170 countries. From volunteering with beach clean ups on a deserted island in the Pacific to helping teach at a local school in Mozambique... there are thousands of communities around the world looking for help in exchange for an immersive cultural experience. Learn about local food, customs and traditions, while living abroad like a local.
KEY FEATURES:
* Search from over 50,000+ opportunities and connect with local hosts from around the world to swap your skills for food and accommodation or even earn a wage while exploring local life.
* Find local active hosts around your current location on a map, or near your future destinations
* Quick access to your personalised favourite host list
* Message the hosts you are planning on visiting and keep in touch with them while on the move
* Contact last minute hosts for immediate volunteering opportunities
* Login from your phone whenever and wherever to easily manage and update your profile or apply on the move
* Read reviews from other members and contact them for travel advice, tips, or ask them about their stay with hosts
* See other travellers near your current location or in the area you are planning on travelling to
* Chat and connect with like minded people and meet new friends along the way
* Find a travel buddy and connect your accounts to plan your next Workaway adventure, visit hosts and apply together
AVAILABLE HOSTS TO CHOOSE FROM:
NGOs, social enterprises, local farms, permaculture projects, families, schools, friendly individual locals and lots more…
Incredible variety of hosts from over 170 countries.
There’s a whole world of new experiences beyond the tourist trail waiting for you to discover. Join the world’s leading community for sustainable travel and cultural exchange!
Your feedback matters to us. Email us at support@workaway.info for any questions or suggestions.
I got workaway and within a week i met my first host by complete fate on a ferry to the island they live on before they even saw my text, they were able to connect me with more host in my next journey and then again and so forth. Workaway is great to network meet new people and make new connections.
They Don't Take Reports of Racism Seriously...
Jarnie Fignlelherzberter
I had an experience where the host turned out to be blatantly racist, and when I reported her profile, an investigation was never launched and I actually never even received a response from Workaway. She ended up leaving me a lower review (even though I would do extra work on top of a full day's work and go out of my way to be respectful as I was consistently being disrespected) and the only response I received from the Help Desk was that "reviews can't be changed once they're left". So, while unjust, my account will remain with that lower rating forever, and I've already had hosts decline me because of it. My case is also not the only one - I've head stories like this from others as well. Don't take it from me though - I would recommend doing your own research... At this point, my best option is to delete my account, and the membership fee is not refundable.
Erased my account and won’t respond.
CamiChameleon
I’ve had this for a few months now. I haven’t gone on my trip yet and am still looking for a place. I had a position lined up, all was well, and they suddenly dropped me. I was polite, responded to all questions, and they didn’t give any indication there was an issue before I received a very unpleasant message from them. I’ve never even met these people. But now my account is gone. There has been no response from Workaway. It looks like they just erased my account. I did actually pay for this. I believe the people I was to stay with had something come up, and rather than taking the hit, got me banned.
annoying spam filter
no spam filter!
The spam filter is not necessary and often quite annoying. You can read all the descriptions of profiles you want, you’re still the same person who’s probably looking for about the same type of work in the same region, so really changing the message every time is not necessary, especially since so often it won’t even be answered. Otherwise, the app is quite easy to use and has a nice concept.
While you are deciding on which country and host to visit next, we’ve been busy improving the app and fixing bugs to make your Workaway life on the road as easy as possible. This update includes bug fixes.
Version 2.1.2
The developer, Ven Tech Services Limited, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
