Animal Care

Work with a variety of animals in exchange for room and board.

Volunteer: Juliane, Frankfurt, Germany

Boat Handlers

Boating experience? Put it to good use and volunteer with these hosts.

Charity Work

Help others and make a difference while you travel around the globe.

Host: Melih, Datça/MUĞLA, Turkey

Child Care

Good with kids? Volunteer and experience family life in a new country.

Host: Kenosis, Bengaluru, India

Computer

Put your tech skills to use and volunteer in exchange for room and board.

Construction

Volunteer to help with construction and renovation projects as you travel.

Volunteer: Nan, Ulm, Germany

Eco Projects

Use your passion for the environment to help you see the world!

Volunteer: David, Jacareí, Brazil

Elderly Care

Assist the elderly with day to day tasks and explore in your time off.

Volunteer: Maria Juliana, Santa Rosa, USA

Farm Work

Volunteer at farms around the world in exchange for room and board.

Host: Adam, Coja, Portugal

Fruit Picking

Seasonal volunteer opportunities that offer room and board in exchange.

Gardening Projects

Green thumb? Volunteer to help with gardening and landscaping projects.

Host: Beatriz, Laguna de Santa Maria del Oro , Mexico

Help in the House

Save money while you travel by helping out around the house!

Host: Marko, Užice, Serbia

Language Practice

Teach your language or participate in language exchange opportunities!

Host: Alicia, Novo Hamburgo, Brazil

Maintenance Tasks

Help with repairs and maintenance and save money while you travel!

Pet Sitting

Love Animals? Volunteer to care for pets and explore in your free time.

Host: Randy, Bribrí, Costa Rica

Teaching Projects

Have valuable skills? Teach music, languages, art, etc... as you travel.

Host: Kenosis, Bengaluru, India

Tourist Support

Get to know people from around the world as you volunteer and travel.

Music Practice

Teach music and instruments to your hosts and share what you love.

Volunteer: Yasin, İzmir, Turkey

Hostel Support

Work in vibrant tourist hubs in exchange for room and board.

Spiritual Projects

Volunteer with these hosts for unique experiences and opportunities.

Host: Hadi, Seremban, Malaysia

Forestry Work

Volunteer for forestry projects and enjoy the beautiful countryside.

Art Projects

Put your creativity to work and create art while you volunteer.

Au Pair

If you have experience with children, this volunteer opportunity is perfect!

Internet Support

Internet Savvy? Help your host with their online projects and websites.

House Sitting

Experience life around the world as you take care of someone's home.

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Italy, Montecorice

Enjoy Freedom and ...

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Famiglia

Host since: 2025

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Tanzania, Mwanza

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Justin

Host since: 2025

Languages: English

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Greece, Ελευθερούπολη καβάλας

Forest Village paggaio

Gardening | Construction | Help in the house | ...

ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΟΣ

Host since: 2019

Languages: English, Italian

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South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Content creator/videographer

Computer help | Internet support

Murray

Host since: 2016

Languages: Afrikaans, English

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Germany, Osterholz-scharmbeck

Chinese welcome

Gardening | Language practice

Ingrid

Host since: 2024

Languages: German, English, ...

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Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Pueblo

Caribbean dream @ Medusas ...

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Medusa\'s Hostel

Host since: 2020

Languages: English, Spanish

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Puerto Rico, Aguadilla

Puerto Rico Boutique Hostel ...

Construction

Medusa\'s Hostel

Host since: 2022

Languages: English, Spanish

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France, Touzac

Camping on the banks of the ...

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Rosalie

Host since: 2019

Languages: German, English, ...

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Germany, Nordhorn

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Brazil, Ubatuba

Basic and Oceanic Sail School

Sailing

Denis

Host since: 2018

Languages: English, Portuguese

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Australia, Majors Creek

Wombat Refuge - Majors Creek. ...

Gardening | Construction | Farming | ...

Bill

Host since: 2016

Languages: English

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Scotland, Ettrick

Rural smallholding in the ...

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Kevin

Host since: 2017

Languages: English

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Poland, Poznań

Looking for Native English ...

Language practice | Teaching projects

Małgorzata

Host since: 2016

Languages: English, Polish

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Ireland, Barnbawn Road

Organic Permaculture farm and ...

Gardening | Construction | Farming | ...

Host since: 2025

Languages: English, French

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Ireland, Inch

Gardening | Help in the house | Tourist support | ...

Zarah

Host since: 2020

Languages: English

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Ireland, Inch Beach

Gardening | Help in the house

Zarah

Host since: 2021

Languages: English

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Tanzania, Arusha

Our NGO needs volunteers

Teaching projects

Joy&hope For Rural

Host since: 2025

Languages: English

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Turkey, Istȧnbul

Language practice

Language practice

Halil

Host since: 2016

Languages: English, Turkish

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Peru, Pichanaki

MARIPOSA NARANJA VOLUNTARIADO

Gardening | Construction | Farming | ...

Host since: 2016

Languages: English, Spanish, ...

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Denmark, Fjerritslev

Learn to be independent on ...

Gardening | Construction | Farming | ...

Charlotte W.

Host since: 2016

Languages: Danish, English

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Austria, Grund

We are looking for YOU - ...

Farming | Language practice | Animal care

Reiterfarm

Host since: 2019

Languages: German, English, ...

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Cambodia, Kandal Province, Cambodia

Unique Chance to experience ...

Language practice | Help in the house | Teaching projects | ...

Ifls

Host since: 2017

Languages: English, French

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Kenya, Mbita

Rural to Action community ...

Gardening | Farming | Teaching projects

Joseph

Host since: 2024

Languages: English

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Kenya, Nakuru

Women/widows empowerment ...

Gardening | Construction | Language practice | ...

Samuel

Host since: 2023

Languages: English

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Scotland, Coldstream

House sit and help in house

Help in the house | House sitting

Danny

Host since: 2024

Languages: English

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Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou

Association for Development

Gardening | Construction | Farming | ...

Banse

Host since: 2015

Languages: English, French

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Turkey, Istanbul

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Alihan

Host since: 2016

Languages: English, Turkish

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Lesley (40)

Canada, Victoria

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Austria, Croatia, Germany, Italy , ...1 more

Jun 10 2025-Jul 08 2025

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Maria (41)

Brazil, Bagé

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Austria, Bulgaria, Italy, Serbia , ...1 more

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Dima

Germany, Hamburg

Eco projects | Animal care | Gardening | Art projects | ...

Cambodia, Japan, Nepal, Philippines , ...1 more

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Jessica (48)

Portugal, Porto

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Brazil , ...1 more

Jul 07 2025-Jul 28 2025

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Sophie (30)

England, London

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Spain , ...1 more

Apr 01 2025-Jun 30 2025

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Johnny (62)

Netherlands, Druten

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Portugal, Denmark, Spain , ...1 more

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Bryan

Panama, Panama City

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China, Japan, Russian Federation, Taiwan , ...1 more

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Shulamit (51)

Israel, Tel Aviv-Yafo

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Sri Lanka, Thailand , ...1 more

Feb 22 2024-Mar 13 2024

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Tyrone

Northern Ireland, Newry

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England, Hungary, Ireland, Northern Ireland , ...8 more

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Prince (24)

Ghana, Accra

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Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Iceland , ...1 more

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Todd (35)

USA, Asheville

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Japan, Korea, Republic of, Malaysia, Philippines , ...1 more

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Mehran

France, Amilly

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Albania, Greece, Hungary, Portugal , ...1 more

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Andres (27)

USA, Teaneck

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Australia , ...1 more

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Tyara (27)

USA, Los Angeles

Art projects | Computer help | Hostel support | House sitting | ...

England, France, Greece, Italy , ...1 more

Feb 15 2025-Feb 22 2025

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Kenneth (41)

Ghana, Accra

Charity work | Computer help | Eco projects | Help in the house | ...

Jamaica , ...1 more

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Ursula (55)

Austria, Gemeinde Radstadt

Help in the house | Language practice | Teaching projects | Charity work | ...

British Indian Ocean Territory, Cambodia, India, Philippines , ...3 more

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Erika (44)

Brazil, São Paulo

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Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, British Indian Ocean Territory , ...11 more

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Erika (59)

South Africa, Richards Bay

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England, France, Ireland, Italy , ...9 more

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Sophia (26)

USA, San Diego

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USA , ...1 more

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Éloïse (23)

France, Lyon

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Turkey , ...1 more

Jan 11 2026-Jun 30 2026

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Tara (22)

Switzerland, Lucerne

Art projects

Armenia

Nov 22 2024-Nov 29 2024

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Adam

England, Hastings

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India, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka , ...1 more

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Martin (52)

Uruguay,

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Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay , ...1 more

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Lucie (26)

France, Saint-Malo

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Portugal, Spain, Switzerland , ...1 more

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Tarek (44)

Italy, Reggio Emilia

Farming | Gardening | Help in the house | Language practice

Andorra, Faroe Islands, France, Greece

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Burak

Turkey, Çanakkale

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Austria, Germany, Greece, Italy , ...1 more

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Luis (40)

Honduras, Tegucigalpa

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Brazil , ...1 more

Jun 05 2023-Jul 31 2023

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Dan (23)

USA, Somers

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Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece , ...1 more

Aug 08 2024-Oct 30 2024

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Sarah (24)

Germany, Regensburg

Hostel support

South Africa

Nov 08 2024-Dec 22 2024

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Polya (1)

Bulgaria, Gorna Oryahovitsa

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Estonia, Korea, Republic of, Latvia, China , ...2 more

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(NOT QUITE) In Fair Verona

Nov 20, 2020

At the beginning of January 2020, I watched a film called Letters to Juliet, in which the main character travels to Verona and visits la casa di Giulietta. Upon finding an unanswered letter written to Shakespeare’s immortal character, Juliet, amongst the bricks, and speaking with a group that repliesasJuliet, she volunteers to reply to this letter. Her own wonderfully romantic adventure begins. Enamoured by the story and intrigued as to whether this was a genuine phenomenon, I investigated....

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Aug 22, 2020

One of the things you have left when you travel are anecdotes. It doesn't matter if they're about the time you got lost on the subway, or when you mistranslated a sentence to a waiter and ended up saying something totally inappropriate; you always remember them fondly. And while some of them may be embarrassing, it's precisely those anecdotes that make travelling so enriching.There are stories of stories. And the one I tell today is a very particular one.

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HOW TO SAVE MONEY WHILE TRAVELLING

Jul 10, 2020

#Postcovid19 if you want to continue experiencing new cultures you should travel, so here are some suggestions on how to save money while travelling to be able to stay as long as possible discovering a new place.Why should you try to save while traveling?We are not telling you that you have to be obsessed with the money during your trip, but keep in mind that travelling more will create better memories. It is not the same to spend 10 days of luxury in London than to spend many more days...

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THE WELL-DESERVED POST COVID-19 TRIP!

Jun 02, 2020

The COVID-19 quarantine has been a difficult situation for all of us. For both introverts and extroverts, it has been hard to be confined to our homes.This experience of the pandemic ought to be a turning point in our lives. Are we (or were we) delighted with our lifestyle? Did we stop doing what we love and are passionate about because of lack of time or only apathy? These are questions that we must ask ourselves in this quarantine and that we must undoubtedly answer with total sincerity.One...

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TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH ZAZA

May 14, 2020

Introducing Zaza, one of the most active volunteers on Hovos having spent a couple of years volunteering in Europe and Thailand.We're delighted that she has put her experiences to paper so we can all be inspired!This is the first part of several memories she will share. So grab a cuppa and settle in for a trip down her memory lane!

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TIPS & RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERING

Apr 28, 2020

When life returns to normal, we are going to travel and volunteer again and at Hovos we are here to help you! For those who are going to volunteer for the first time, you have to know that it involves working a few hours a day, it can be anywhere from 3 to 6 hours, 5 or 6 days a week, in exchange for accommodation and food. Conditions will vary according to the place you go and that is why we are bringing you some advice to bear in mind.

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VOLUNTEERING DURING COVID-19

Apr 09, 2020

We are experiencing a crisis that no one has experienced before and we do not know what to do because what is happening feels out of our control. It is clear that this situation requires us to change certain habits. But beyond that, it is important to stay calm, positive and optimistic, follow the recommendations of the WHO or official organisations in your country or the country where you are.Your plans were probably cancelled or paused and that's the most normal thing that can happen now. You...

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HOVOS THROUGH THE EYES OF A VOLUNTEER

Mar 16, 2020

My name is Nahuel Tarricone and I´m a traveller and volunteer!Having seen many corners of this world, I met Hovos´ founder, Mark, in the winter of 2018 and immediately had a very good vibe with him. Fast forward 2 years and this led to a collaboration where I give a hand with Hovos´social media… In this post I wanted to share a summary of my vision of Hovos. I hope you like it!Hovos was born quite some years ago from the hand of entrepreneur and traveller Mark. Mark is a Dutch man who,...

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ANDY IS HOST OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY

Feb 19, 2020

We are thrilled to have Andy as our Host of the Month this February!We can't help but feel the sunshine, happiness and big smiles when we look at his project and the beautiful photos of his property!Located in one of the most stunning parts of Spain, volunteering here in the summer would be a dream come true!If you are interested in volunteering in a naturist environment, then look no further. This summertime you will have the time of your life with Andy and his wonderful guests!Read on...

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INTRODUCING VOLUNTEER TEDX ROB ORMEROD

Feb 03, 2020

Rob Ormerod is an inspiration to us here at Hovos! We loved his Tedx Talk which he gave at Bath University about volunteering around the world. You can check it out here.We are honoured he was happy to be interviewed by us and we are now thrilled to share it with you below. Enjoy!

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PETA IS HOST OF THE MONTH JANUARY

Jan 13, 2020

Our wonderful host, Peta, who moved from Australia to Italy with her family, runs several English Language Cultural Centres in the country, with plans to expand! We are inspired with her drive to integrate and share skills with the local people in her community. And you have a chance to participate! Peta offers a fabulous exchange; volunteer in one of the centres 30 hours per week and in return get your own apartment in the heart of town with all utilities covered. You would experience real...

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VOLUNTEER JULIANE IN CROATIA

Dec 12, 2019

I like it when life brings (good) surprises. I planned to go to Israel initially, but I just came back from Croatia instead ! My first Hovos experience was just perfect: as I sit at a desk all day long in my "normal" job I wanted to work physically and outdoors - I got it and enjoyed the woodcutting with Robert ! I needed quiet time for myself, I did have the chance to wander in the nearby hills, explore the sea shore and discover many secret creeks, gaze at the starry sky... I had the chance...

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JOHANNA IS HOST OF THE MONTH DECEMBER

Dec 05, 2019

We are proud to feature Johanna as our December host of the month. She has created a self-sustainable, off-grid paradise in the lush jungle and wetlands of Panama with her own hands. Her project is inspiration and we have no doubt any volunteer would have a life changing experience with her.So read on and get in touch if you think you've got what it takes!

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HANS VAN DAM IS HOST OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER

Nov 05, 2019

Hans Van Dam is an inspiration to us here at Hovos. We marvel at his project to cycle from Denmark to Greece and we get out of breath just reading his itinerary!!! One of you lucky volunteers are welcome to join him on his journey. In return he would like to be taught videomaking and editing. If you think you’ve got what it takes, then read on. Hans has answered some questions for us that you will find interesting! ● Tell us a little about your location... I’m living on my sailboat in...

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WELCOME HOVOS TRAVELLERS!

Nov 21, 2018

You could travel and see the world, or you can jump in with both feet and have a once in a lifetime experience. Learn a new skill, a different language, get to know the people that are the heart of the country you are staying in. Immerse yourself in a different culture and help someone out while you do it! This is the heart of Hovos.We don't want to help you just plan a cheap vacation -- anyone can do that. We want to connect you with opportunities and experiences that you never would have had...

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Welcome to the Hovos Blog

Nov 11, 2018

This new Hovos Blog is a way for us to share new features, answer questions and help you have the best Hovos Experience possible. We will also share travel tips and tricks and useful information for hosts. Please stay tuned! If there is a topic you would like to see us discuss, please share it in the comments below!

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