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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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NGO Kombo North/St Marie, The Gambia

Language & Culture Exchange Mentor: Share & Learn Together

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

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

Sustainable Community Bugembe, Uganda

Volunteer Uganda School

4h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
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Non-Profit Project Mbale, Uganda

Care,share and Grow with Ssenvuma Memorial Care Foundation.

20h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Tagounite, Morocco

Help our garden to grow

25h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Zagora, Morocco

📢 Join us to create a studio for recording and photography

20h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Music
From 1 to 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kitovu, Uganda

Childcare Volunteer Program

16h/week Child Care
At least 1 week 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

Hostel WIlderness, South Africa

Bar tending at a beautiful backpackers in Wilderness, SouthAfrica

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Bartending
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Grand bay, Mauritius

Hands-On with the Local Way of Life

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Toamasina II, Madagascar

Orphanage reception centre seeks helper for maintenance work

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Toamasina II, Madagascar

Centre d'accueil pour enfants cherche bénévole

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

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

Hostel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Explore the capital city of Africa and meet new people everyday!

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Children are calling you" please come help and support them.hurry

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Child Care Arts
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Social Project Arusha City, Tanzania

Support Children in Need in Arusha, Tanzania

32h/week Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
At least 2 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 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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