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Non-Profit Project Arusha, Tanzania

Help to create and develop our website

20h/week Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kitovu, Uganda

Teaching volunteer program

30h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kitovu, Uganda

Help us transform lives and communities

18h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Social Project Dakar, Senegal

Boost & motivate our students to reconnect with English

16h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kitovu, Uganda

Childcare Volunteer Program

16h/week Child Care
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

NGO Nankoma Bugiri District Uganda, Uganda

Help Freedom Program to improve our Social Media

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Other Namutumba, Uganda

Come help with farming to feed our children in Uganda!

25h/week Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Afadzato South, Ghana

Work with children of special needs in our school

15h/week Painting & Decorating Teaching Languages Child Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Essaouira, Morocco

Social media coordinator

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other Namutumba, Uganda

We are looking for a Social Worker to help us with Child Mentoring

20h/week Social Work
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Zagora Province, Morocco

Help Build a Community website & Enjoy The Desert Lifestyle

20h/week Video Making Content Writer Photography Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Join Our Team as an Office Administration Volunteer in an NGO

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Administration
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Essaouira, Morocco

Help us take care of rescued animals in Essaouira

30h/week Cleaning Cooking Gardening Animal Care
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Afadzato South, Ghana

Summer 2025, Music teacher, piano, trumpet trainer needed

20h/week Social Media Teaching Languages Music Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Kasanda, Uganda

Building Stronger Communities Together

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