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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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Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Additional Benefits

Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Africa • Welcoming & Helping Guests

22 opportunities found

Farm Tagounite, Morocco

Experience nomad life in oasis in Sahara desert! 😄

15h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 day to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Grand bay, Mauritius

Hands-On with the Local Way of Life

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Nairobi, Kenya

explore Nairobi while helping put in a dynamic hostel

20h/week Cleaning Night Shift Party Promoter Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Guest House Cape Town, South Africa

Help us in our new home and creative hub

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chill in the Mountains & Help Travelers Feel at Home

30h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Imsouane, Morocco

All rounder in surf camp in Taroudant, Morocco

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 30 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel South Cape DC, South Africa

Come help us welcoming our guests :)

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel WIlderness, South Africa

Bar tending at a beautiful backpackers in Wilderness, SouthAfrica

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Bartending
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel WIlderness, South Africa

Help with front-of-house and social media

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Durban, South Africa

🌊 Lend a Hand and Explore the Magic of Durban! 🍽️🔧✨

32h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Mpigi, Uganda

Keep our finances in check and enjoy Uganda

25h/week Administration
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Moshi, Tanzania

Help for football team after farming in Hai-Kilimanjaro.

30h/week Party Promoter Gardening Administration
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Kayonza, Rwanda

Help around the house

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Province de Zagora, Morocco

Experience life style in the desert

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 week to 3 months Tent 3 meals
  • 3.5

Farm Zagora Province, Morocco

Come to share our amazing (Berber) life!

24h/week Gardening Farming Cooking Cleaning
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Farmstay Nouaceur Province, Morocco

Come Help in our Eco Guest house and Yoga Studio in Morocco

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 2 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

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.

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