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Social Project Nairobi, Kenya

👩🏽‍💻 Kids Who Code: Digital Creativity for the Future

25h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Nairobi, Kenya

Teach languages and change lives in Kenya!

18h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Nairobi, Kenya

Be the Light: Volunteer to Educate and Uplift Young Minds

18h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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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

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

🌍 Support Our NGO with Sports & Education in Tanzania 🎶⚽

30h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Non-Profit School Toamasina II, Madagascar

Orphanage reception centre seeks helper for maintenance work

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Toamasina II, Madagascar

Centre d'accueil pour enfants cherche bénévole

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Zagora Province, Morocco

Help us cooking, building and planting and enjoy the deseret in M

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Music Gardening
From 4 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Dahab, Egypt

Help us with Housekeeping and Cleaning in a hostel, Dahab, Egypt

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 days to 6 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Zagora Province, Morocco

Help Build a Community website & Enjoy The Desert Lifestyle

20h/week Video Making Content Writer Photography Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Tunis, Tunisia

Help us with local projects and communities in Tunis 🇹🇳

18h/week Cleaning Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hospitality Tunis, Tunisia

A Villa & its swimming pool are looking for artists in residence.

20h/week Video Making Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hospitality Tunis, Tunisia

Share your recipes with us in Tunis 🇹🇳

25h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Shared Home Karonga, Malawi

Medical assistant

18h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Non-Profit School zanzibar, Tanzania

Help Us Teaching Kindergarten in Zanzibar! :)

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Bugiri, Uganda

Volunteer in Uganda: Transform Lives & Embrace the Adventure! 🌍

20h/week Building & Repairing Child Care Teaching Languages Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately

Which country should I visit in Africa?

Africa is the world's 2nd largest continent, with 54 countries according to the UN. Planning a trip to Africa can be tricky if you don’t know where to go. But don’t worry! Tourism in Africa has grown, with millions of travelers who want to see vibrant cities, small rural villages, wildlife or breathtaking scenery. Morocco is one of the most visited countries in Africa by europeans because of cities like Marrakesh and Casablanca. Cairo, the capital of Egypt draws millions of tourists to see the Pyramids and other archeological treasures every year.

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What’s the best countries to travel to in Africa?

If you want to see wildlife, Africa is the place to be. You can find 5% of the planet’s plant and animal species only in Madagascar! Many tourists go to Africa to admire the big five: elephant, rhinoceros, cape buffalo, lion and leopard. Those and many other animals can be seen in Botswana, Zambia, Uganda, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, and other countries of southern and east Africa. In South Africa you’ll learn about world’s history in Johannesburg or Cape Town, one of the 3 capitals of South Africa and land of Nelson Mandela.

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How to use Worldpackers to travel to Africa?

Traveling to Africa can be expensive, especially for the safari destinations. You can use Worldpackers to save money by exchanging work for accommodation in Africa. Make a profile and check our host list to see places to stay while you become a Savannah explorer! Some hosts offer benefits like discounts on tours, pick up, free laundry or language classes. Find the perfect host and schedule a trip by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community. 

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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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