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Shared Home Jinja city, Uganda

Education, Support & Hope for a Brighter Future! 📚✨

32h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Songea Tanzania, Tanzania

Join Us in Shaping Young Minds at Kindergarten Level!

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

Non-Profit Project Homabay, Kenya

Volunteer with us in supporting vulnerable children in, KENYA

15h/week Social Work
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Non-Profit School Namulesa, Uganda

Help us to improve and promote our social media platforms

8h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

NGO Kampala, Uganda

Baby sitting in Uganda

30h/week Cleaning Child Care
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Kampala, Uganda

Child care volunteer programs available in Uganda

16h/week Teaching Languages Building & Repairing Gardening Child Care
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Mombasa, Kenya

Volunteer at an orphanage or public school in Kenya

20h/week Arts Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Help with Social Media , Content writing and Photography

15h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Nankoma Bugiri District Uganda, Uganda

Teach languages or sports to children

25h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Mombasa, Kenya

Social work, Teaching languages, Teaching sports and building.

15h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks 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

NGO Nankoma Bugiri District Uganda, Uganda

Volunteer to support education for children in need!

25h/week Building & Repairing Social Work
From 1 day to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Songea Tanzania, Tanzania

Help us grow our permaculture orchard and enjoy a peaceful time

25h/week Cleaning Social Work Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 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

Non-Profit School Namayingo, Uganda

Come and help in our Eco project

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Non-Profit School Namayingo, Uganda

Come and improve on our talents through music dance and drama

20h/week Photography Painting & Decorating Music Arts
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

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.

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