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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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42 opportunities found

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

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Women's Empowerment and Shelter Support

18h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve uMkhanyakude District Municipality, South Africa

Help save the last hippos on Lake Sibaya!

20h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Animal Care
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Teaching in Tanzania - Primary School

18h/week Child Care Arts Teaching Languages
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Childcare, Sports and Teaching - Zanzibar

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Childcare in welcoming town: Arusha, Tanzania

18h/week Child Care
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Animal Welfare and Rescue

18h/week Animal Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Sports Program in a local School

20h/week Teaching Sports
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Mental Health and Social Work - Internship in Tanzania

20h/week Social Work
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Teaching in Masai Village in Tanzania

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Ya Building and Construction Projects in Arusha Tanzania.

25h/week Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Kabale, Uganda

Help community through fighting poverty by bringing development

10h/week Building & Repairing Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

NGO Jinja City, Uganda

Impact Orphan children with your skills service and fun

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Jinja, Uganda

Empower women and children in rural communities of Uganda 🇺🇬

25h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

NGO Mzuzu, Malawi

Marketing & Communications Volunteer

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Mzuzu, Malawi

Architecture & Design Track

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Social Work
From 4 to 12 weeks Team 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 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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