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35 opportunities found

Homestay Gibsons, Canada

Helping with a View of the Ocean, Mountains and Islands, BC, Ca

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Gibsons, Canada

Help us with a Gorgeous View of the Sea and Mountains, Coastal BC

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Gibsons, Canada

Elder Care & companionship, house keeping, yard work, cooking

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
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Homestay Stadl an der Mur, Austria

Homestay in the Alps of Austria

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Eco Lodge Whitehorse, Canada

Bed and Breakfast Staff

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Guest House Olustee, United States

First time to the USA ?- We can host you!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 day to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Orașul Brezoi, Romania

Help needed with babysitting a 2 year + a 2 month old babies

25h/week Cleaning Child Care
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no sítio em Cambará do Sul e desfrutar da natureza! :)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 10 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Orașul Brezoi, Romania

Help Needed in family owned and run tiny glamping

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Gibsons, Canada

Enjoy working with a view of the Sea and Mountains,BC, Canada

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Province of Vicenza, Italy

Help in the house - Clean & Cook / BABIES activity

16h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

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

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

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

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Have fun near the beach and help us at the Bar :)

20h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Enjoy the sun and the sea whilst helping with housekeeping

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team 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.

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