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2838 opportunities found

Hostel Prague, Czech Republic

Be a Party Promoter at our Hostel & enjoy Prague, Czech Republic

28h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cancún, Mexico

Muralist for Creative Project in Downtown Cancún

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cancún, Mexico

Social Media Assistant/Photographer for Hostel in Cancun

20h/week Video Making Social Media Photography
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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 🌺​

Camping Budapest, Hungary

Roadtrip from Germany to Portugal

10h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 days to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Morning/evening shifts: Serve the breakfast or do check-ins

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Actividades de Entretenimiento Hostal

30h/week Arts Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cusco, Peru

Necesitamos ayuda en la recepción nocturna.

32h/week Night Shift Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pichilemu, Chile

Join our beach hostel crew in a chill surf town, Pichilemu

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Province of Vibo Valentia, Italy

Help us in Italy and enjoy nice beaches around! = )

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Isla Holbox, Mexico

Fotografía, vídeo y edición.

25h/week Party Promoter Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Communauté-Urbaine-de-Montréal, Canada

Help at our Hostel and discover Montreal's rich culture

20h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Nos dê a mão com limpeza e recepção em São Paulo :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn São Thomé das Letras, Brazil

Venha ajudar uma pequena pousada e kitnetes São Thome das letras

20h/week Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 25 to 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Colabora con nosotros en recepción y tareas domesticas

30h/week Reception Housekeeping
At least 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cusco, Peru

Ayúdanos con redes sociales, marketing y paginas web =)

25h/week Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Limassol, Cyprus

Feeling like exchanging a little housekeeping and enjoy Limassol?

25h/week Administration Reception Housekeeping Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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