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601 opportunities found

Hostel Imsouane, Morocco

All rounder in surf camp in Taroudant, Morocco

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 30 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Colabora en las tareas de nuestro hostel

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Araba, Spain

Ayúdanos en las labores de nuestro Hostel en Araba, España

24h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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 🌺​

Hostel CHANIA, Greece

BE PART OF THE TEAM AT THE RECEPTION

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Curitiba, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com as tarefas do dia a dia

26h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Missoula, Missoula County, United States

Join our hostel in the mountains of Montana, U.S.A.! :)

30h/week Housekeeping Reception Cleaning Administration
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Guest House KO CHANG, Thailand

🏝️ Volunteer in Paradise: Help, Connect & Enjoy Thailand 🐾

25h/week Administration Reception Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

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

Hostel Santo Domingo de Guzman, Dominican Republic

Help us restore our hostel in the heart of Santo Domingo

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Cardenal Caro, Chile

Ven a ser voluntario y disfruta de Pichilemu, O'Higgins, Chile

24h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Cardenal Caro, Chile

Ayudanos en nuestro hostal en la Playa de Pichilemu

18h/week Housekeeping Administration Cleaning
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hotel Guadalajara, Mexico

Shifts in Reception in our Gorgeous Hotel & CoLiving Space

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Barichara, Colombia

Un hostal en el pueblo mas bonito de Colombia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Barreirinhas, Brazil

Help us in our reception/bar

24h/week Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cascais, Portugal

Voluntário no hostel mais central de Cascais

24h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Enjoy Puerto Varas like a local

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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.

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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