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25 opportunities found

Private School Sulichaur, Nepal

Enthusiastic English teacher

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 4 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Kangra Division, India

Join us as a volunteer and help our reception, housekeeping, and gardening team.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Homestay Chamoli, India

English Teacher Required who can support with Spoken English

25h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
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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 🌺​

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en la limpieza.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Inspírate en el Sur del Mundo y ayúdanos a decorar nuestro Hostal

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Powiat tatrzański, Poland

Join our sponsored cultural exchange programme in Poland

32h/week Child Care Teaching Languages
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel mendoza, Argentina

Bienvenidos a MENDOZAA!, necesitamos de tu ayuda en el hostel.

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Eco Lodge manali, India

Help us with photography and enjoy your time in nature

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Photography Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge manali, India

Stay and Help - majestic views and apple orchard property

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en recepción

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Vancouver, Canada

Cook, Clean & Have Fun in Vancouver!

10h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 1 to 3 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Pinto, Chile

Ayúdanos con diseño Web WordPress en Pinto, Chile

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Pinto, Chile

Redes sociales y preparación de fogata en Valle Las Trancas.

20h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Pinto, Chile

Redactor Creativo de contenidos web

20h/week Party Promoter Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Pinto, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos a transplantar de árboles :)

20h/week Farming Gardening Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Pinto, Chile

Ayúdanos en construcción y mantenimiento :)

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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