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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs abroad in Boats • Building & Maintenance

21 opportunities found

Boat Duval County, United States

Crew Member - Amara Zee

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 14 days Shared Dorm 2 meals

Boat Bajina Bašta, Serbia

Help us in our Lake House and adventure tours in Serbia! :)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Boat Solomons, United States

Handyman needed to help with some tasks at a small houseboat near California! :)

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room
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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 🌺​

Boat Amsterdam, Netherlands

Transforming a community party boat in Amsterdam

32h/week Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Boat Salinas, Ecuador

🌅 ¡Vive la experiencia frente al mar en Salinas, Ecuador!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent

Boat Port Vila, Vanuatu

🌊 Sail & Help: Join a Yacht Adventure in the South Pacific! ⚓

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Boat Orange County, United States

Come help us in our boat! :)

15h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm

Boat Marina Del Rey, United States

Sailing and Architect assistant in California!!

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Arts
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Boat Alpes-Maritimes, France

🌟 Join Our Family Project: Van Renovation + Family Support 🌟

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Boat Phuket, Thailand

⛵️🌊 Volunteer Opportunity: Sail & Explore the Langkawi Islands on a Yacht! 🏝️🌅

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Boat Hasle, Denmark

✨ Restore Wooden Boats on a Magical Danish Island! ✨🛶

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 5 days to 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Boat le marin, Martinique

Help us maintaining our boat in Martinique

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Boat Palm Beach County, United States

Help with Boat Maintenance - Family Sailboat life in Florida

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

Boat Livingstone, Guatemala

Learn how to sail, and help with general repair

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Boat Province of La Spezia, Italy

Come help us and enjoy the boat life in Italy!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Boat Paraty, Brazil

Aventure-se em um Veleiro na Baía de Paraty! ⛵🌴

12h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 15 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

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.

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