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Social Project Nairobi, Kenya

Help share a meal; Nourish our community :)

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

Social Project Nairobi, Kenya

Empower children through sports; Inspire Futures :)

25h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Sports
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Nairobi, Kenya

Be our content creator and discover Nairobi !

15h/week Photography Video Making Social Media Content Writer
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
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Permaculture project Hai, Tanzania

Permaculture farm with great view of mt Kilimanjaro

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal

Sustainable Community Bwindi Village, Uganda

Reformed Poachers Sustainability & Education Program for Gorillas

18h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Help Renovation / Construction at Primary Schools

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

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 Temeke, Tanzania

Help to teach Day Care center for child Development. Dar es salam

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Mbale-Uganda, Uganda

🌈 Join Us: Impact the Community Through Volunteering! 🤝💖

10h/week Building & Repairing Child Care Teaching Languages Social Work
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Bugiri, Uganda

⁠Strategic Planning: Develops and implements the organizati

8h/week Building & Repairing Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports
From 1 week to 7 days Private Room 1 meal

NGO Bugiri, Uganda

Inspirational Leadership: The Role of the CEO in Transformation

18h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Social Project Nema Kunku, The Gambia

Share our story with the world by becoming our content creator

24h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Content Writer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Nema Kunku, The Gambia

Help us create the new generation of Gambian Artists

32h/week Arts
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School Nairobi, Kenya

🍽️ Spreading Love Through Food: Cook, Serve & Make a Difference!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Kitchen Hand Social Work
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Camping Zagora Province, Morocco

Come help our farm while exploring the Sahara! 🌱🏜️

8h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Nairobi, Kenya

Volunteering in Nairobi and be part of our International Community!

25h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works