Using Workaway to Travel with Children

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Chris — 6 Comments ↓

We often get enquires about whether it’s possible for families to use the website and workaway.

Whilst of course sometimes it can be more difficult to find a host (look for hosts who also have children) it’s by no means impossible. Many families have enjoyed and benefited from volunteering in all corners of the world.

Here’s a story from a Workawaying family who ended up in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica:

And now for something completely different

My partner and …

Tagged with: children, costa rica, family
Posted in Central America, Parents

Help for single parents and working people

Posted on April 25, 2012 by workawayblogadmin — 1 Comment ↓

One very interesting, perhaps unexpected development of the workaway scheme is how helpful it is proving to be to single or working parents. At 11 and 14, my kids were quite capable of fending for themselves for short periods of time… but when a particularly heavy work schedule loomed, which meant being out for when the kids arrived back from school 3 days a week and not returning home until after supper-time, I decided to put the word out …

Tagged with: children, help, single parents, working people
Posted in Advice, Parents

Workaway is a site set up to promote fair exchange between travellers (workawayers) and hosts who are families, individuals or organisations looking for help with a range of activities.

Our philosophy is simple: A few hours honest help a day in exchange for food and accommodation and an opportunity to learn about local lifestyles.

On this blog we aim to share stories and experiences from hosts and workawayers as well as allowing the people behind the organisation to communicate ideas and tips.

Work abroad, integrate into local cultures, learn a language, acquire new skills, make new friends through Workaway