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NGO Mombasa, Kenya

HAVE IMPACT IN LIVES through child education, empowerment of diff

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

Non-Profit Project Livingstone, Zambia

Help developing a community by teaching!

25h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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
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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 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

Non-Profit School Temeke, Tanzania

Volunteer as a Kid’s Supporter in Dar Es Salaam

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Temeke, Tanzania

Volunteer as a teacher for kid’s/make them Happy 😃🇹🇿

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Welcome to stay with us while volunteering

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

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

Other Temeke, Tanzania

Support our Daycare & Orphan Children – Love & Learn Together

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Have, Ghana

Empower a typical rural community in Ghana with your skill

18h/week Building & Repairing Child Care Arts Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Help a local school to educate the next generation!

25h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Meru, Tanzania

Volunteer

16h/week Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Kampala, Uganda

Join Us in Spreading Hope and Love in Kampala! 🙏💫

10h/week Music Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Kinondoni, Tanzania

Help our Non-profit School and teach kids in Tanzania! :)

30h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Join our community based programme for women empowerment.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Teaching Sports Child Care Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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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