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Work Exchange Programs in Middle East with Worldpackers

73 opportunities found

Guest House Varzaneh, Iran

Be the tour guide of our tours in Varzaneh

22h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 5 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 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

Guest House Varzaneh, Iran

Take nice shots, make some adverts & chill

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Photography Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Varzaneh, Iran

Adding new languages such as Chinese, and Russian for our website

20h/week Content Writer Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Quairah District, Jordan

Explore the desert and live as a bedouin with us!

26h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 5 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Nevşehir Merkez, Turkey

We are waiting for volunteers with high energy to help our team.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
From 5 to 7 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Haifa, Israel

Explore Haifa and Palestine by it's people

25h/week Reception Housekeeping Cleaning Administration
From 1 to 3 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Wadi Rum, Jordan

Explore the beautiful desert and help with Booking platforms! :)

15h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Camping wadi rum, Jordan

Support and Hospitality in a Bedouin Desert Camp! :)

15h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Wadi Rum Village, Jordan

🌐 Web Development & Tech Project in Wadi Rum’s Stunning Desert

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hotel Yazd, Iran

Help us promote our Hotel

25h/week Administration
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Wadi Rum, Jordan

Volunteer at a Traditional Bedouin Camp

15h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Mitzpe Ramon, Israel

Hiker friendly desert hostel looking for volunteers, Mitzpe Ramon - Israel

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Camping Wadi rum, Jordan

Digital and informatic help in the desert of Jordan! :)

25h/week Video Making Content Writer Photography Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Mitzpe Ramon, Israel

Hostel help needed at our desert lodge, off the beaten track, and ideal for nature and hiking lovers.

28h/week Social Media Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Private School Yazd, Iran

Help with cleaning and guarding during afternoon

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm

Work exchange opportunities in Middle East with Worldpackers

How to Work and Travel in the Middle East?

The Middle East is one of the most historic regions in the world. Birthplace of important religions like Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, the region receives many tourists. For those interested in getting to know more of the history of this region with so much variety in culture, language, religion and politics, one of the more economic options is a work exchange. It’s a way to see the Middle East up close for just a few hours of work in exchange for accommodation.

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Tips for Work Exchange in the Middle East

Tourism in the Middle East has grown quite a lot over the last few years and, because of that, the region is now on the itinerary of solo travelers who want to visit under-explored places. Many go to the region to see important religious sites like Jerusalem and Nazareth. Others go in search of the beautiful scenery found in the Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Turkey. For those interested in getting to know the region better and working abroad, volunteering is a good option.

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