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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs abroad • Child or Elderly Care

34 opportunities found

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Do some social work in Malawi! We're waiting for you :)

16h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Medical internship Or volunteer

16h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Law & Advocate volunteer or internship

16h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Non-Profit School Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

"Care for Vulnerable Children – Tanzania"

25h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Jaipur, India

Empower underprivileged children through education

16h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Sustainable Community Buwunga, Uganda

Children and elders in Uganda

16h/week Gardening Elderly Care Child Care
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Homestay Montevideo, Uruguay

Cuidar a Valentino🍼

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Non-Profit Project Gampaha, Sri Lanka

Teaching Volunteers Wattala, Sri Lanka

12h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

🌍 Join Us Language Exchange – Teach English e.t & Learn Swahili

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

ELDERLY CARE

25h/week Social Work Cooking Elderly Care Child Care
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Delhi Division, India

Yoga for Peace & Compassionate Care 🌿

20h/week Social Work Cooking Gardening Elderly Care
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Helping Children's For a Future Better life

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

NGO Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Welcome Furaha Day Care Centre Volunteering Program

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Namulesa, Uganda

Volunteer opportunity to make a Difference

30h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Namulesa, Uganda

Join us volunteering with the wonderful kids

6h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Namulesa, Uganda

🌍 Teaching our kids in Uganda ✨

30h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

How do Worldpackers trips work?

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Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

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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.

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