ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the Volunteer Program
Workaway is a global subscription-based platform that connects travellers with hosts such as families, NGOs, farms and hostels for volunteer help and cultural exchange.
Information last verified: November 2, 2026Official source
Available programmes
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Workaway: Volunteering and Cultural Exchange with Hosts Worldwide
Volunteering & Youth ExchangeSelf-FundedAll fieldsRolling admissions (open all year)
Life and living
United Kingdom
Life and living
United Kingdom
Studying and living in United Kingdom
Costs and living
Examples of international bachelor’s fees from official websites (2026-27): • Bristol £25,500–£33,400, Warwick £27,870–£35,530, Glasgow from £27,720, LSE £28,900–£39,900, UAL £30,890, St Andrews £33,250, Cambridge (2027 entry) £30,798–£46,872, Imperial £42,700–£45,500, Oxford £37,380–£62,820. • Medicine costs much more: about £45,800–£70,554 a year depending on the university. Other costs: • Visa maintenance funds: £1,529 a month in London and £1,171 outside London, for up to 9 months. • Immigration Health Surcharge: £776 for each year of the visa; visa fee £558. • Full scholarships: Chevening (one-year master’s), Commonwealth for eligible countries, Gates Cambridge, Clarendon (Oxford), Rhodes; many universities also offer discounts of £2,000 to £10,000 or more.
Working while studying
• During degree-level study: up to 20 hours a week in term time, and full-time during official university vacations. • Not allowed: self-employment or running a business, work as a professional sportsperson or entertainer, or a permanent full-time job. • After graduating: the Graduate Route lets you work without a sponsor; it lasts 2 years for applications before 1 January 2027, then 18 months for bachelor’s and master’s graduates applying from 1 January 2027, and stays 3 years for PhD graduates. The fee is £937.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United KingdomFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Self-Funded. Announced benefits: Hosts in many countries, Membership from US$69 a year.
Eligible levels: Volunteering & Youth Exchange.
Rolling admissions (open all year). Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: An account and profile on the platform, Valid passport and visa if needed.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.workaway.info. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your volunteer application readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this volunteer program’s requirements.
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