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Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

NGO assistance

16h/week Web Developer Content Writer
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Adddis Abeba, Ethiopia

Social Media Marketer

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Help and support in language exchange programs at our local NGO

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Volunteer as a Childcare and Early Childhood Education Assistant

25h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages Child Care
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Teach/ help and support less privileged children in Dar es salaam

25h/week Teaching Languages Arts Child Care Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Stay with local family while you help in language exchanges.

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

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Help us to bring brighter future for underprivileged children

25h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Sports
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Help and support with childcare at a preschool in Dar es salaam.

25h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Child Care Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Drive Change as a Social Media Marketing and Fundraising manager

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Transform Our Educational Center - Maintenance and Painting.

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Arts Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Volunteer at our charitable daycare while you exchange culture.

25h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Bugembe, Uganda

Join us as cultural immersion and Adventure in Jinja Uganda

4h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Music Tour Guide
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Sustainable Community Bugembe, Uganda

Help in maintaining and develope website of our project in Uganda

4h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Sustainable Community Bugembe, Uganda

Help, teach our kids about health, nutrition, hygiene & wellbeing

4h/week Social Work Elderly Care Child Care Cooking
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Nursing Volunteer for our project!

20h/week Social Work Child Care
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Temeke, Tanzania

Nurture and Empower Children in Tanzania through sports in NGO.

25h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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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