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NGO Mindelo, Cape Verde

Our animals need your help!

32h/week Building & Repairing Animal Care
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Livingstone, Zambia

Be a volunteer in an orphanage in Zambia and make a huge difference!

25h/week Child Care
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Mbita, Kenya

Support Orphans and Vulnerable Children in our school - Kenya

25h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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NGO Karonga, Malawi

Do some social work in Malawi! We're waiting for you :)

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Teaching Sports Social Work
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kitovu, Uganda

Come be our Sports Coach

18h/week Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Jinja, Uganda

Empower and Uplift Young Lives in a Loving Community! 💖🌍

25h/week Animal Care Gardening Child Care Social Work
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Meru, Tanzania

Come help our Orphanage and teach kids with Joy!

25h/week Cleaning Social Work Child Care Teaching Languages
At least 1 day Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Morogoro Rural, Tanzania

Welcome to Emferd to Help the children With Special Needs:

18h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Meru, Tanzania

Help with Social Media, Content Write and Updates Online platform

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Mwanza, Tanzania

Sexual and Reproductive Health A dolescents and Young People

20h/week Child Care Arts Social Work
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Arusha, Tanzania

Come helping with Farming ,keeping livestock and planting

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Mombasa, Kenya

Volunteer to Empower the Community and Educate Young Minds 🌍

15h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

NGO Saint-Louis, Senegal

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15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

NGO Saint-Louis, Senegal

🎨⚽ Activités culturelles et sportives avec des enfants talibés | Saint-Louis, Senegal

15h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

NGO Saint-Louis, Senegal

Transmission de compétences professionnelles auprès de talibés | Saint-Louis, Senegal

15h/week Building & Repairing Social Work
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

NGO Saint-Louis, Senegal

🩺🌍Premiers soins et sensibilisation à la santé auprès d’enfants tal | Saint-Louis, Senegal

15h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

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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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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