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Non-Profit School Kanoni-Gomba, Uganda

Help to re-build a classroom block for disadvantaged children.

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Lodge Ongula ya-Netanga, Namibia

Teaching at the Homestead Academy

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Kanoni-Gomba, Uganda

🌍 Support Disadvantaged Children in Rural Uganda đŸŒ±đŸ“š

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New
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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

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

Non-Profit Project Kakuma, Kenya

Kakuma Refugee Camp Kindergarten Teaching & Education Enrichment

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Kakuma, Kenya

Help us Promote Women's Empowerement at a Refugee Camp, Kenya

18h/week Building & Repairing Teaching Languages Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Wilaya ya Nakasongola, Uganda

Help at our school in rural Uganda ! We are adorable kids

20h/week Music Kitchen Hand Child Care Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

Shared Home Karonga, Malawi

Medical assistant

18h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Homestay Arusha, Tanzania

Join Hands with Communities – Volunteer in Arusha Today

18h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Child Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Sustainable Community Bugembe, Uganda

Volunteer Uganda in Gardening

3h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Permaculture project Al Haouz, Morocco

Web and social media help needed in The Atlas Mountains

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Mwanza, Tanzania

Help us promote our school through photography and videomaking

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Welcome to join our childcare initiative programs.

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Nankoma Bugiri District Uganda, Uganda

Help Freedom Program to improve our Social Media

20h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
From 3 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

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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