Workaway
Travel differently, connect globally with cultural exchange
Workaway is a membership platform that connects budget travellers, language learners, and culture seekers with hosts — including families, NGOs, farms, and organizations — in over 170 countries. Members can volunteer a few hours of help per day in exchange for food and accommodation. The platform also enables users to find travel companions, explore diverse project types, and contribute to sustainability initiatives.
Members pay for a subscription, create a profile that is manually reviewed, and then browse and contact over 50,000 host listings worldwide to arrange stays in exchange for a few hours of help per day.
Budget travellers, gap year participants, language learners, and culture seekers looking for immersive travel experiences
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- Status
- launched
- Business model
- subscription
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