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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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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs abroad for 1 month • Building & Maintenance

403 opportunities found

Guest House Lot-et-Garonne, France

Energetic fixer upper….not a problem!

30h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Arquiteto(a) Voluntário(a) no Projeto Ecolibrium

32h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Auckland, New Zealand

Building and landscaping on semi rural property in lovely NZ!

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
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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 Jefferson County, United States

A peaceful stay in the Colorado Rocky Mountains w private rm/bth

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 days to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Soure, Portugal

Gardener & Housekeeper <3

30h/week Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Castelo Branco, Portugal

Escape the rat race: Renovate village homes with only birdsong

20h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Eco Lodge Bariloche, Argentina

podas, hueta, reparaciones, construcciones en imponente entorno

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay St Martin de Cenilly, France

Help restore and refresh our property with painting and repairs

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 5 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Limpieza, cocina, recepción, decoración, mascotas, arte, jardin,

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 5 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arica, Chile

Trae toSoda tu creatividad y espíritu artístico a nuestra posada!

20h/week Arts Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Support in several services of a hostel

30h/week Arts Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Pearl Lagoon, Nicaragua

Build Overwater Bungalows in Paradise - Pearl Lagoon, Nicaragua🌴

25h/week Arts Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Bresternica, Slovenia

Seeking a kind DIY soul to help with family house

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Homestay Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Build a new garden fence for our home (and other garden work)

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Guest House Arcos de la Frontera, Spain

Help us maintain our cozy Guesthouse in Cádiz, Spain

25h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Holistic Center Playa Costa del Sol, El Salvador

Art & Wellness Homestay in El Salvador | Community Building

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal

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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