What are the best sites for working off accommodations while traveling?

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Best sites for working off accommodations while traveling	Price	Last Updated
-- WWOOF	-	Apr 21, 2016
-- hosteltraveljobs	-	Apr 24, 2016
-- Workaway	-	Apr 27, 2016
-- Trusted Housesitters	-	Apr 27, 2016
-- HelpX	-	Apr 24, 2016

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score 4 · Answer 1

WWOOF

Top Con

The work can be tough

While it varies a fair bit, 4-6 hours a day of work is fairly standard. Much of the work is outdoors and quite physically demanding. See More

Top Pro

WWOOF organizations are in over 60 countries

Almost anywhere in the world you want to go, you can likely do it through WWOOFing. Over 60 countries have their own WWOOF organizations, but there are many countries that have hosts and no official organization as well. See More

Top Con

Each organization/country has a membership fee

Over 60 countries have their own WWOOF organizations, which each have their own individual membership fees. If you want to contact a host in a certain country, you first have to pay the fee for that organization. If you play to travel around and work in a variety of countries, the membership fees can add up. See More

Top Pro

Covers food as well

The work you do covers not only the cost of accommodations, but food as well (in most cases). Being that the work is done on organic farm, it's often nutritious and high quality food (depends entirely on the individual host). See More

Top Con

Requires a lot of planning ahead

It can take a lot of time to find a host, so it's best to start your search months before your planned departure. See More

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hosteltraveljobs

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Great locations

Since the jobs are at hostels, they are often located near popular areas. See More

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Not many jobs listed

There is currently around 300 jobs listed and over 7000 members. See More

Top Pro

Cheap for job searchers/volunteers

A lifetime membership is only 5.99 EUR (about $7 US). See More

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Workaway

Top Pro

Large number of hosts to choose from

There are over 20,000 hosts listed. See More

Top Con

Inaccurate host ratings

Some hosts have many negative reviews and yet a 100% host rating. See More

Top Pro

Variety of opportunities

The jobs that you'll be doing vary greatly between hosts, so you're able to find something that suits your interests and skills. They range from helping in guest houses to painting houses and gardening (lots more, you can search them here. See More

Top Con

Some hosts expect far more than 5 hours a day

Workaway suggests 5 hour work days for working off food and accommodations. However this is just guide, you can adjust this arrangement with your host. However, there is nothing protecting you from your host asking for more hours once you get to the destination. This is a pretty frequent occurrence, and limits the time that you get to spend exploring your destination. See More

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Trusted Housesitters

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24/7 access to a vet while housesitting

Trusted Housesitters has a 24/7 Vet Advice Line that you can call at any time if you have concerns about the animals you're looking after. See More

Top Con

Membership is expensive

The membership for a house sitter is $8.25/month, but you have to pay for the whole year. See More

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Often requires very little work

The amount of work depends on the animals you'll be looking after. Generally, you'll get the majority of your time to do as you'd like around the area. See More

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Difficult to get assignments

Many people try for months without finding an assignment, due to the much higher number of sitters vs. home owners. See More

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HelpX

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Outdated website

The design of the website is very outdated to the point where it's difficult to navigate. You are forced to scroll horizontally on smaller viewports. See More

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Variety of jobs available

There is work available on farms, in B&Bs and hostels, doing various household chores and more. See More

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What are the best sites for working off accommodations while traveling?

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WWOOF

My Recommendation for WWOOF

My Recommendation for WWOOF

The work can be tough

WWOOF organizations are in over 60 countries

Each organization/country has a membership fee

Covers food as well

Requires a lot of planning ahead

hosteltraveljobs

My Recommendation for hosteltraveljobs

My Recommendation for hosteltraveljobs

Great locations

Not many jobs listed

Cheap for job searchers/volunteers

Workaway

My Recommendation for Workaway

My Recommendation for Workaway

Large number of hosts to choose from

Inaccurate host ratings

Variety of opportunities

Some hosts expect far more than 5 hours a day

Trusted Housesitters

My Recommendation for Trusted Housesitters

My Recommendation for Trusted Housesitters

24/7 access to a vet while housesitting

Membership is expensive

Often requires very little work

Difficult to get assignments

HelpX

My Recommendation for HelpX

My Recommendation for HelpX

Outdated website

Variety of jobs available

AngloBridge

My Recommendation for AngloBridge

My Recommendation for AngloBridge

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