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Work Exchange Programs in United States with Worldpackers

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Hostel Seattle, United States

Help us at reception to welcome travelers to Seattle!

18h/week Cleaning Administration Reception

At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host

Hostel Seattle, United States

Maintenance / Handyperson

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

5.0
Top Host

Homestay Denton County, United States

💍✨ Join Our Jewelry Project — Help with Photography & Content

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media

From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Needs help immediately

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Hostel Denver County, United States

Live your experience in Denver while helping us!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping

From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm

5.0
High demand

Hostel Denver County, United States

Join our team at Denver's BEST hostel in the heart of downtown!!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

5.0
High demand

Hostel Miami, United States

Discover The Magic Of MIAMI With Us

21h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping

At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm

5.0
High demand

Hostel San Francisco, United States

Connect + Conquer as a fulfillment host in SF!

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception

From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Hostel Big Bear Lake, United States

Receptionist and Housekeeper at our hostel!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Reception

At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

5.0

Hostel Big Bear Lake, United States

Content Creator in the Hostel

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

5.0

Hostel Big Bear Lake, United States

Help us create the ultimate stays for our guests!

25h/week Housekeeping Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

5.0

Hostel Big Bear Lake, United States

Be our yoga instructor and help us with hostel operations!

25h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide Party Promoter

At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

5.0

Hostel Big Bear Lake, United States

Come help us at our Hostel in the Mountains!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Cooking

At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

5.0

Hostel Kailua, Hawaii County, United States

Enjoy the Big Island of Hawaii and help us at reception

28h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception Administration

From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm

5.0
Top Host
High demand
Needs help immediately

Homestay Brooklyn, United States

Join Us as a Household Helper in Brooklyn, NY!

25h/week Housekeeping Pet Sitting Gardening Painting & Decorating

From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm

5.0
Top Host

Hostel South Lake Tahoe, United States

Receptionist position at a friendly hostel in South Lake Tahoe!

18h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception

From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm

5.0

Homestay Sarasota County, United States

Sunshine & Smiles: Florida Welcomes You! 🌞😊

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking

From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

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How to work and travel in the United States

The United States is one of the most sought after places for travelers all over the world wanting to work abroad. The destination options range from beaches, national parks, canyons, cosmopolitan cities, and snow-capped mountains. Domestic trips within the country are cheap so Americans usually travel around the states. Taking advantage of this by working in exchange for accommodation makes your trip more positive and affordable, putting you in contact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Tips for work exchange in the United States

Some North American destinations are very famous tourist points, like the Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty and Manhattan, California beaches, Orlando parks and Vegas casinos. All these places make the country, which has more than 31 ethnic groups with over a million subscribers to each, the ideal destination for a cultural exchange. These areas become cheaper to travel through working in a hostel and saving on accommodation by exchanging just a few hours of work each day.

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