How it works

New to Workaway? Here you’ll find all you need to know about our unique community.

A Workawayer is: a traveller who wants to give back to the communities and places they visit. Open to helping hosts and using the experience to learn and immerse in the local culture.

How to Workaway

Join the community

Create a great profile, we will verify you within 24 hours

Connect with hosts

Contact your favourite hosts, discuss your stay and what is expected in return

Travel like a local

Discover new cultures, friends, places and skills

How are you travelling?

Are you a solo traveller or looking to share your adventures with someone else?

Solo traveller

Travelling as a pair

Travelling with others

What's included

A huge selection of hosts

Create a great profile, we will verify you within 24 hours

No hidden fees

Our membership fees are simple with no hidden costs. Simply join today and start connecting with hosts.

A truly global membership

Your membership is valid everywhere and allows you to connect with hosts anywhere in the world.

Connect with other travellers

Find a travel buddy to join you on your travel adventures.

Personal reference letters

Our personalised reference letters showcase the feedback left by your Workaway hosts.

Dedicated 24-hour support

Our team personally check every profile and provide advice. We’re also travellers and hosts, here to help.

Any questions?

The Workaway philosophy

As a community based on learning, sharing and exploring new ways of life, what makes Workaway work is the spirit and dedication of our members in providing positive cultural exchange experiences.