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Work Exchange Programs in Middle East with Worldpackers

19 opportunities found

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

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

Hostel Beyoğlu, Turkey

✨ Volunteer at an Archaeology-Themed Hostel & Café in Istanbul

30h/week Party Promoter Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New
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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

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

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

Hostel Jerusalem, Israel

Volunteer at out hotel! :)

25h/week Reception Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Wadi Musa, Jordan

Experience Bedouin Culture & Help Us Grow!

25h/week Reception
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Jerusalem, Israel

Come to the movies with us!

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Reception Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Guest House Fethiye, Turkey

Bring Your Energy – Volunteer at a Social Hostel!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 1.0

Hostel Amman, Jordan

Be the first impression for our hostel's guests (receptionist :))

25h/week Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Camping Ürgüp, Turkey

Help us with our frontdesk and enjoy Cappadocia! :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Beyoğlu, Turkey

A Welcoming Hostel for Istanbul Volunteer Experience! :)

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Beyoğlu, Turkey

Come to be part of our hostel and enjoy Istanbul, Türkiye

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Beyoğlu, Turkey

Friendly Receptionist For Social Hostel In Istanbul

32h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hostel Bodrum, Turkey

Welcome guests and take care of our hostel in Bodrum sea side! =)

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

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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