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Top Hosts
Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs
Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together
- Connect with international travelers
- Connect with the locals
- Immerse yourself in the local culture
- Practice English
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Host type
Hours of collaboration per week
Up to 32h
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Perfect for digital nomads
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Work Exchange, Gap Year Program, Cultural Exchange | Worldpackers
142 opportunities found
Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka
Reception & Tour Organizer – Join Our Vibrant Hostel in Kandy! 🌿
30h/week
Tour Guide
Night Shift
Administration
Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks
Team Dorm
Guest House Zagora, Morocco
Help at Our Desert Lodge in Zagora🌄 – Reception & Cleaning
30h/week
Kitchen Hand
Cleaning
Housekeeping
Reception
From 1 week to 2 months
Team Dorm
3 meals
Hostel Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia
Reception and service: ¡spread the good vibes!
30h/week
Kitchen Hand
Cleaning
Housekeeping
Reception
From 4 to 9 weeks
Team Dorm
2 meals
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 🌺
Camping Kos Island, Greece
Help us pack down our Glamp site in November
30h/week
Farming
Painting & Decorating
Building & Repairing
Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks
Team Dorm
3 meals
Hostel Mazunte, Mexico
🌴Recepcionista en hostal de viajeros en Mazunte🏖️
21h/week
Housekeeping
Reception
At least 2 weeks
Team Dorm
Hotel Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Vive una experiencia única como mesero/bartender en Guatemala 🍹
32h/week
Cooking
Kitchen Hand
Bartending
From 4 to 10 weeks
Team Dorm
2 meals
Hostel Quito, Ecuador
Ayuda con cocina, mesero y bartender y aprovecha Quito!
25h/week
Cooking
Kitchen Hand
Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks
Team Dorm
1 meal
Other Casablanca, Morocco
Talk English and explore Morocco cheaply
12h/week
Web Developer
Teaching Languages
Painting & Decorating
Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks
Team Dorm
1 meal
Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile
Share your culture, help us with our Front Desk and some cleaning
24h/week
Administration
Reception
Gardening
Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks
Shared Dorm
Hostel Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia
Reception and service: ¡spread the good vibes!
30h/week
Kitchen Hand
Cleaning
Housekeeping
Reception
From 4 to 9 weeks
Team Dorm
2 meals
Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka
Handyman: Mason and carpentry
25h/week
Building & Repairing
At least 1 week
Team Dorm
1 meal
Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka
Help Build Futures: Teach English/French to Sri Lankans!
15h/week
Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks
Team Dorm
1 meal
Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile
Help cleaning, laundry and other DIY projects.
25h/week
Cleaning
Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks
Team Dorm
Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka
Calling all Social Media Video Making Wizards! 🌟
24h/week
Video Making
From 3 days to 3 weeks
Team Dorm
1 meal
Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka
General Helper, Hostel in downtown, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
10h/week
Tour Guide
Cleaning
Housekeeping
Reception
At least 1 week
Team Dorm
1 meal
Hospitality Shirimatunda, Tanzania
✨ Office Administration Volunteer – Be Part of the Adventure! ✨
24h/week
Content Writer
Web Developer
From 1 to 12 weeks
Team Dorm
3 meals
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.
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.
