Thanks. From a quick scan of the site and their safety information page, it seems they do not handle payments between users like Airbnb does, or do they?

And since they require an upfront membership fee, has anyone here used Workaway? How was your experience?

Yes, the membership fee is a bit annoying but I paid because my girlfriend and I were planning on volunteering abroad - then the pandemic hit.

So I haven't actually done one of these workaways.

> it seems they do not handle payments between users

Most of the offerings you will find on there will only provide you with housing, maybe food, in exchange for labour. Some do pay, but I strongly suspect that it is in cash.

> Most of the offerings you will find on there will only provide you with housing, maybe food, in exchange for labour. Some do pay, but I strongly suspect that it is in cash.

Ah I do not require payment for myself, I just thought some hosts may request payment for accommodation or the initial moving-in costs (paperwork etc.)