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NGO Karonga,, Malawi

ELDERLY CARE

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Mzimba, Malawi

Community Projects & Fundraising Assistant 🤝🌍

20h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

NGO Wilaya ya Mayuge, Uganda

Help Mimi care foundation on our social media

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
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Sustainable Community Livingstonia, Malawi

Make an Amazing Impact in our Community🌿🎨🤝

25h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

NGO Mombasa, Kenya

❤️👶 Child Care/Sports Coach in an Orphanage 🏀⚽️

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

NGO Mombasa, Kenya

📸 Social Media Content Creator 🛜💻

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Social Project Nairobi, Kenya

Embracing our Elders; Bringing Joy to their Lives :)

25h/week Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Livingstonia, Malawi

Teach, inspire, and play: Volunteer with our youth programs 🎓🎨⚽

25h/week Elderly Care Arts Social Work Teaching Sports
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

NGO Nyamira, Kenya

Carpentry and Roofing Specialist.

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

NGO Nyamira, Kenya

Support Our Growing School Project

25h/week Social Work
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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 Nyamira, Kenya

Digital Media & Content Creation.

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Nyamira, Kenya

Support Our Special Needs Children

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

Non-Profit School Nairobi, Kenya

Inspire Young Minds & Immerse Yourself in Kenyan Culture! 🌍📚✨

15h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Nyamira, Kenya

Help Build School Playground.

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

NGO Nyamira, Kenya

Join us in nourishing young minds and bodies!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • 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 become a full-time traveler

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works