Hi everyone! I’ve decided at the last minute to do some volunteering in Europe, and I’d like to head out in November. The problem is, I’ve been looking on Worldpackers but haven't found anything available on such short notice. If I download Workaway and set up a profile, do I have a chance of finding and getting accepted for a project starting in early November?
First time using Workaway — looking for advice on moving to a French-speaking country
Hey everyone!
I'm new to Reddit, so I'm still figuring out how everything works. I'd really appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thanks in advance!
I'm considering going to France or the French-speaking part of Switzerland to learn French and hopefully find a job there in the future.
I don't currently have any connections in France, Switzerland, or Belgium, so my idea is to use Workaway as a way to get started. I'd like to stay for a longer period, learn the basics of French through immersion, meet local people, and hopefully build connections that could eventually help me find a local job.
Ideally, I'd love to spend several months or even up to a year in a French-speaking country. However, I've never used Workaway before, so I'm not really sure what to expect.
I'd love to hear from people with experience using the platform:
- Is it difficult to find a host when you're completely new to Workaway and don't have any reviews yet?
- How much do hosts care about your previous Workaway experience and reviews?
- Does being a man affect your chances of finding a host? I'm asking because I imagine some hosts might have a preference depending on the type of help they need.
- Is Workaway a good way to meet local people and potentially find job opportunities for the future, or is that an unrealistic expectation?
I'd be grateful for any advice, personal experiences, or suggestions on how to approach this plan.
Thanks again for your help!
Hi all!
I was wondering if anyone is going to Morocco and would like to meet up or volunteer together? I'm thinking of going there in about a week or so, mainly looking for social media roles. Also if anyone has a personal recommendation for a host, let me know, cheers! 😄
Hi everyone!
I’m currently thinking about doing a Workaway somewhere on the Canary Islands for this coming November & December and was wondering if anyone here has done one there around that time and could recommend a host🙈.
I’m currently on my second Workaway back to back and in both cases I ended up being the only volunteer which is fine but it does get a little lonely form time to time (especially at remote locations) so next time I’d be looking for a place with several volunteers staying at the same time (I know this might be a bit difficult to predict, but maybe you can just tell from your experience).
I’d really love a place where the host actually enjoys hosting & where it doesn’t feel they are just happy to take the free labor and have a communication on eyesight without an imperious tone 😬. I’m interested in projects with animals, sustainability, community or anything that feels like it has meaningful impact. Not so much childcare or doing household maintenance. I’m definitely happy to work and get involved properly, but I’ve also realized that very physically demanding work for 5+ hours a day is probably not the best fit for me.
I’m pretty open when it comes to which Canary Island. My main reason for looking there is the winter weather, like somewhere warm, around 20°C or above during November/December.☀️
So if anyone has personal experience with a place that ticks some of these boxes, I’d be really grateful for any recommendation 🫶 also can dm me! :)
Hi everyone! I just subscribed to workaway, I paid for the standard plan (59€) but they also gave me 1month of plus for free.
I am starting to look at hosts and I had a doubt. I would like to have my first experience between the end of December (right after Christmas so ideally leaving in the 27th as I still want to spend it with my family) and the end of January. I know it's a bit of a waste to have a whole year subscription but in February I'm supposed to start working at my new job so I literally just have that month (and maybe some time in the summer but idk).
I was wondering, once you contact the host and agree on your stay and the time you're going to spend there, is there some sort of protection or like ufficial agreement? Plane tickets around Christmas are very expensive and I'd buy mine as soon as I get the opportunity but is there a possibility the host backs out last minute? Or if they do they have to reimburse you the cost of the tickets?
Hi, I’m getting prepared to buy all the equipment necessary for Workaway.
I’d be starting right in the middle of winter and am going to try to find jobs that require outdoor work (animals, garden, building…)
I plan on traveling low budget so bus, train and small planes if necessary.
I was hoping I could just travel with a 40L backpack and extra day pack if necessary
Would you say this is inconvenient? Would I need to plan on taking more?
What do you guys use to travel for Workaway?
Thank you so much!
I’m 21, working part-time at a GP surgery in West London, and feeling completely stagnant. I can clearly picture the life I want- living somewhere beautiful, sunny, and close to nature or the beach, with a genuine sense of community, adventure, and daily life that doesn’t feel like a soul crushing 9-5.
At 18, I tried working as a flight attendant hoping for a fresh start, but moving from hotel to hotel with different crews felt isolating. I’ve also done short solo trips, but doing everything completely on my own just left me feeling lonely.
I’m completely new to the world of working and volunteering abroad. I'm looking for structured opportunities, work exchanges, or volunteer programs that offer a built-in community, a manageable work pace, and a beautiful location. I want somewhere that feels like a slice of paradise, and a job that doesn’t feel too stimulating. I could see myself working with animals for example. I haven't picked a specific region or country yet, I'm open to looking anywhere warm and scenic.
Finding the Right Balance: Since this is both where you work and where you live, what types of projects or hosts offer a manageable workload so you actually have time and energy to enjoy the surroundings?
Host & Location Recommendations: For someone looking for coastal, sunny or scenic spots with a nice blend of nature and social life, what kinds of setups (e.g eco lodges, boutique guest houses, small community projects) have given you the best experience?
Building Community: If you find unstructured solo travel lonely, what setups actually helped you meet like-minded people without forcing a super high-energy or drinking-heavy lifestyle?
First-Timer Advice & Safety: As a 21-year-old solo female traveler trying this for the first time, what should I look out for in host reviews, work hours, or accommodation details before applying?
Where to Start: If you were in my shoes, feeling lost, overwhelmed by options, and needing a change of scenery, how would you narrow down where to go first? I should mention that I am neurodivergent, and struggle with full time work or a very overstimulating customer service facing role. I hope that there is something out there for me that is peaceful enough.
I’d love to hear your experiences, recommendations, or general advice on using structured work or volunteering abroad to reset. Thanks so much!
Hi! Recently I (19F, almost 20) had to take a leave of absence from college due to some financial aid issues. My life was completely blown up, and now I have an entire semester free. I was thinking about doing a workaway, but I'm pretty inexperienced with traveling and am a bit scared about going alone as a younger girl. In my situation, would you recommend a workaway? I was looking into places in Portugal and Greece with families.
If you do recommend a workaway, what tips do you have for finding a good fit/making sure things are safe?? I think my parents would be pretty worried so I need to think about how to frame this to them
me and my girlfriend a are struggling rn in MI and i was just wondering how we could go work on a strangers farm abroad get paid have a place to live etc. We are just trying to disappear off the face of the earth if yk what i mean comment wtv we need help asap thank you