How to Find Work Abroad While you Travel

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Form house sitting to working on a farm - there are quite a few options to work or volunteer while traveling internationally.
Many people traveling on a budget decide to find work along the way. It's not always/usually for money, but for trade for food and lodging. I have personally done house/pet sitting in various places around the world, crewed on a yacht from Cabo San Lucas to San Diego, and WOOF'd in Australia. See House Sitting for Travel - A Beginner's Take.

Working while traveling can be a great way to subsidize your travel, get a free place to stay, learn a new skill, or immerse in the local culture.

There are many opportunities for short term international jobs such as manning the desk at a hostel or watching someone's pets while they're on vacation. Most of these temporary jobs don't require much skill (well, that's not necessarily true), but you should be willing to give it a good effort and not slack off. These aren't charity handout! They are people in legit need of someone to take care of their business, house, or project.

Check out the links below to find jobs around the world house sitting, crew on a yacht, or working on a farm.

Au Pair World

Bringing together au pairs & host families from all over the world.
 

Crewbay

Looking to volunteer as crew on a boat for cheaper passage? Here's a good place to start (in addition to yacht clubs and bulletin boards).
 

House Carers

Find or be an international house / pet sitter. Free sitting in exchange for free accommodation.
 

Mind My House

Find or be an international house / pet sitter. Free sitting in exchange for free accommodation.
 

Trusted House Sitters

Become an international house sitter.
 

Upwork

Freelancer job listings
 

Workaway

Temporary hospitality jobs overseas
 

WorldPackers

Travel the world and get free accommodation in exchange for work.
 

WWOOF

Previously known as Working On Organic Farms, this site is now for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.
 

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