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Hostel Tuolumne County, United States

Looking for peaceful place?

21h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Recepcionista en la ciudad de entrada a la aventura Patagónica!

25h/week Administration Night Shift Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro pequeño Hostel en Oruro (Capital Folklorica)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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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 🌺​

Guest House Wells, United Kingdom

Come and help us in our 400 year old B&B in Wells!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Grad Omiš, Croatia

Help us at our family hotel and enjoy paradisiac Croatian seaside

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hospitality Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Hospitality Volunteer Come help our Christian Charity in the UK!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar à tarde/noite e aproveitar a Mata Atlântica :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 4 to 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Covilhã, Portugal

Come, help and explore the wonderful portuguese mountains!

22h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Krông Pắc, Vietnam

Hospitality - Live like a local in a harmonious homestead

15h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cafayate, Argentina

Ayúdanos, suma experiencia en hotelería y administración hotelera

24h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Chiloé, Chile

[TURNO MIXTO] recepción y aseo

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Chiloé, Chile

[TURNO DE LA NOCHE] recepción y aseo

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Chiloé, Chile

[TURNO DE LA MAÑANA] recepción y aseo

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Highland, United Kingdom

Be a volunteer on The West Highland Way!

18h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 7 days to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hotel Malmö, Sweden

Help us with various tasks at our hostel/camping!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Monovar, Spain

Helping out at the manor...

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 7 to 14 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

What is a Work Exchange?

What is a Work Exchange?

It's a different kind of travel experience where you work in exchange for room and board in hostels, bed and breakfasts, and other locations. Travelers help out for a few hours per day, and get accommodation and other benefits in exchange. You can work and travel on a budget, learn new skills, and have an authentic cultural immersion experience. It's perfect for gap years, sabbaticals, or student exchanges abroad.

Check out our travel articles

Tips for Traveling on a Budget

This kind of experience is recommended for those travelling alone and willing to stay longer at each destination. Working in a hostel is an amazing opportunity to learn a new language and meet people from all over the world. If you're looking for gap year ideas, work exchanges abroad are a cheap way to explore different countries, get immersed in another culture and make a meaningful impact in the area.

Check out our Work Exchange tips

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works