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Volunteer Programs in United States with Worldpackers

28 opportunities found

Camping Paducah, United States

Landscape Design on Kentucky Farm

20h/week Gardening
From 4 to 8 days Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Ulster County, United States

🎨⚽ Education Counselor – Summer Camp 🌿🐾

24h/week Animal Care Child Care Arts Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 1.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Tulare County, United States

be part of the renaissance of my childhood home

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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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

Eco Lodge West Baden Springs, United States

Mindful, wooded treehouse hostel in Southern Indiana

28h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Cooking Social Work
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Hopatcong, United States

Come and help us in an artistic community :)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Hopatcong, United States

Help us with Electrical Repairs and Installations

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Milwaukee County, United States

Empowering Refugees & Marginalized Communities in USA ✨

18h/week Gardening Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Hopatcong, United States

Kitchen and House Manager

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project La Jolla, United States

Builder for Help with Property Development and Stewarding

20h/week Gardening Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Private Room

Sustainable Community Mendocino County, United States

Help turn fleece into climate-friendly fiber magic

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Cleaning Arts
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO New Orleans, United States

🌊 Dive Into Coastal Restoration: Communications Volunteer! 📣

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO New Orleans, United States

Volunteer House Manager

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Hopatcong, United States

Web Site Developer / Marketing Genius

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Honolulu, United States

Sell Our Gifts at the Famous Market In Hawaii

30h/week Gardening Arts Cleaning Painting & Decorating
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5

Non-Profit Project Pinellas County, United States

Come help us in our beautiful proyect! :)

25h/week Animal Care Cooking Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project

How to do volunteer work in the United States?

Community work in the United States is for those that want to go on a trip and get to see more than the touristic side of the place. With a variety of NGOs and social projects, the country can be ideal for volunteering in a unique experience abroad while helping those in need. To do a social exchange, just choose the project that you want to collaborate with, apply to the host and wait to be approved.

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Tips for volunteering in the United States

For those interested in volunteering, a few North American destinations with good opportunities are New York, Hawaii, Fresno, and Las Vegas. If these or other regions are part of your trip itinerary, you can make it more affordable and enjoyable through doing volunteering. By giving just a few hours of your day, you help to transform the world, get to know interesting people and places, and beyond that, your accommodation is free!

Tips for your volunteer trip

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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