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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Africa • Long term

28 opportunities found

NGO Accra, Ghana

Assist in our Medical volunteer program in Ghana

30h/week Cooking Child Care Elderly Care Social Work
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Microfinance and Business development in Ghana

18h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Join our childcare project in Africa

30h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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NGO Accra, Ghana

Teacher for English Language

30h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Arts Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Arusha, Tanzania

Help us grow and immerse yourself into our culture

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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NGO Accra, Ghana

Medical & Healthcare Volunteer

30h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Law & Human Rights Support in Ghana

30h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Mbale, Uganda

🌟 Bring Hope & Joy to Vulnerable Children in Uganda

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Mayuge, Uganda

Resource mobilisation volunteers- support vulnerable children

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Sports Coaching Volunteer in Ghana

30h/week Teaching Sports Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Animal Care and Vet Volunteer Program

30h/week Animal Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Come help our Midwives Project in Ghana!

30h/week Child Care Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Nursing Volunteer / Internship in Ghana

30h/week Elderly Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Volunteer to improve our website, SEO and Social media handles

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Painting, Construction and Renovation Volunteer

30h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Help with Google AdWords - Good for digital nomads! :)

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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