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1785 opportunities found

Hostel Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Handyperson in a Hostel in Côte d'Azur and improve your french

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Songea Tanzania, Tanzania

🌍 Make a Difference by Teaching English to Children in Tanzania

16h/week Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Delhi Division, India

Gardener & Urban Farming Assistant

30h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 4 to 6 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Non-Profit Project Delhi Division, India

Kitchen & Veg/Vegan Cooking Assistant

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Metepec, Mexico

Disfruta de Toluca mientras nos ayudas en el Hostal =)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Dutchess County, United States

Cook and Food Management - Vegan and Traditional

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Dutchess County, United States

Volunteer Coordinator and Manager

32h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Cooking
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Tena, Ecuador

Ayuda en el Desarrollo de Nuestra Finca en la Amazonia

25h/week Social Work Farming Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Homún, Mexico

Amor y cuidado para nuestros amados animales y manejo de redes

20h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

Mantenimiento y Conservación de Alojamiento

20h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Gardening Kitchen Hand
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • 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

Animal Shelter Tha Mai District, Thailand

Help us take care and save stray dogs in Chanthaburi/Thailand!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Animal Care
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Kabupaten Bantul, Indonesia

Become a Barista or Kitchen Helper in a Vibrant Cafe while living slow!🇮🇩☕✨

10h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Haute-Loire, France

Share the life of our German-French family with three children

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Province de Zagora, Morocco

Rebuild my house (destroyed by heavy rains) desert of Tagounit

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Kutaisi, Georgia

Breakfast and housekeeping manager

32h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

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