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Guest House Varkala, India

Are you organized and like everything in order? We need you!

25h/week Administration Reception Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Camping Lesce, Slovenia

Come help us at the reception at our campsite

32h/week Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent
  • 4.0

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Recepcionista súper friendly que ayude con la limpieza del lugar.

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 30 to 80 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
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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 Guadalajara, Mexico

Sea voluntario en uno de los mejores hostales en Guadalajara!

32h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

VENHA fazer parte da família!

30h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Puerto Piramides, Argentina

Ayúdanos con atención al huésped

24h/week Reception Gardening
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Guest House San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala

Come help run our guest house near Lake Atitlán!

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Canoa Quebrada, Brazil

Contribua com o hostel e conheça Canoa Quebrada (Vaga Feminina)

24h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning Reception
From 30 to 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Nos ajude com limpeza e recepção dos hóspedes em Porto Alegre =)

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Tamarugal, Chile

Voluntariado Holístico: Comparte Bienestar en el hotel.

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Meet travelers, enjoy the sun and help at Reception

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 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 Coihaique, Chile

Vive una experiencia en la Patagonia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Cochamo, Chile

Restaurante en Cochamo, Region de Los Lagos en Chile!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel San Juan, Argentina

🏡🌍 Únete a nuestro hostal en San Juan, Argentina 🇦🇷✨

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

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.

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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