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31 opportunities found

Other Temeke, Tanzania

Support our Daycare & Orphan Children – Love & Learn Together

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Namulesa, Uganda

Join us volunteering with the wonderful kids

6h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Sustainable Community Adddis Abeba, Ethiopia

Be Someone’s Sunshine

20h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
From 7 to 80 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Non-Profit School Mbita, Kenya

🌟 Volunteer in the Big Sister & Big Brother Program ✨

30h/week Elderly Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Non-Profit Project Homabay, Kenya

Your help needed at a community grassroot projects in Kenya

18h/week Building & Repairing Elderly Care
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Kasanda, Uganda

Building Stronger Communities Together

18h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Come join us empowering women! :)

25h/week Elderly Care Social Work
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Nairobi, Kenya

Fostering Hope; Transforming our children's Future:)

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

Sustainable Community Bugembe, Uganda

📚 Education & Childcare Volunteer in Uganda

20h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Sustainable Community Bugembe, Uganda

Community engagements and creative volunteers

3h/week Elderly Care Child Care
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Shared Home Accra, Ghana

Volunteer/Intern in a hospital in Ghana

32h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Sustainable Community refugee Camp / Zone 2 Block 14, Kenya

Come be our Community Engagement Volunteer in Kakuma, Kenya

18h/week Teaching Sports Elderly Care Social Work Child Care
From 4 weeks to 1 month Private Room 1 meal

NGO Kasese, Uganda

Come help us volunteering on our foundation in Uganda! :)

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals

NGO Bugiri Municipal, Uganda

Be a representative of our organization!

3h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Non-Profit School Ndola, Zambia

Empower Communities Through Education & Skills Training🌍📚

20h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

NGO Have Domefe Volta region Ghana, Ghana

Title: Cultural Exchange Opportunity in Etoe, Volta Region 🌍💖

15h/week Gardening Elderly Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

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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