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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 Jinja, Uganda

Empowering the Future: Join Us in Inspiring Young Minds!🌟

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

Non-Profit School Namulesa, Uganda

Help us with social media and marketing in our foundation

6h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New
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NGO Namayingo, Uganda

📚💫 Education & Empowerment Volunteer

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Jinja, Uganda

Empower Orphaned Children: Teach, Mentor & Inspire in Africa 🌍💖

30h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO kumasi, Ghana

Are you a great Teacher? volunteer needed for kids in Ghana

18h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Child Care Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Bugembe, Uganda

📚 Education & Childcare Volunteer in Uganda

20h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Social Project Kilifi, Kenya

Community project

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

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
  • New

Sustainable Community Kapyanga, Uganda

Share Love and Care with Children in Need ❤️🌈

18h/week Music Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School homaBay, Kenya

Kid's talents perfection

12h/week Building & Repairing Cooking Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Empower Kids & Women in Kenya

10h/week Building & Repairing Cooking Teaching Languages Social Work
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Budaka, Uganda

Let us Join hand to help the Community and create a brighter life

20h/week Elderly Care Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

NGO Lodwar, Turkana, Kenya

Make a huge impact on Kenya!

18h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 day Tent 3 meals

NGO Lodwar, Turkana, Kenya

Urgently needed to Empower women, youth and vulnerable children!!

18h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 days Tent 3 meals

Social Project Mbale, Uganda

Be part of our community and help at our foundation

16h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Tent 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 become a full-time traveler

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works