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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs abroad • 2 weeks long

143 opportunities found

Hostel Isabela, Ecuador

Ayuda en nuestro hostel y descubre Isabela, Galapagos!

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 10 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Varzaneh, Iran

Meet people from all over the world, and be hospitable!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Goa, India

Housekeeping & Kitchen Hand in Mcleodganj, INDIA

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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 🌺​

Homestay Zittau, Germany

working in a place where 3 countries meet - for male volunteers

16h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 5 days to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Orașul Brezoi, Romania

Help Needed in family owned and run tiny glamping

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay big bear lake, United States

Housekeeping, cleaning, building Big Bear & Los Angeles Home stay

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Quito, Ecuador

Join a family with kids for a language exchange in Quito, Ecuador

16h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages Child Care
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Koh Rong Island, Cambodia

Volunteer and make a positive impact on the island

15h/week Cleaning Reception Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Karachi City, Pakistan

Cultural Exchange & Local Impact in a Warm Family Home 🌍🍛🐱

8h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 1 day Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

NGO Jinja, Uganda

Welcoming, helping us with guest and administration tasks

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arequipa, Peru

Come help us and enjoy Arequipa!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 7 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Labaroche près Colmar, France

Help our Guest House while exploring France :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 10 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Home Decorating, re-arranging and interior setup

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Dahab, Egypt

Help us with Housekeeping and Cleaning in a hostel, Dahab, Egypt

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 days to 6 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

House cleaning, Kitchen cleaning, Cooking

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kolkata, India

Help designing old age fun games and activities

25h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Housekeeping Elderly Care
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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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