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2531 opportunities found

Hostel Lima, Peru

Necesitamos ayuda en la recepción

30h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Curitiba, Brazil

Vem fazer parte do Gup... Jeito de casa com gente de hostel :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

(*CERRADO WP TEAM*) Casa Azul voluntariado Valparaiso

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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 🌺​

Hostel Medellín, Colombia

¡Ayúdanos en nuestro Hostel en Medellín!

30h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Night Shift Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Ven y ayúdanos como bartender para nuestros huéspedes! :)

32h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Se parte de nuestra familia, ayúdanos en recepción y disfruta del paraíso en taganga

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Budapest, Hungary

Explore Budapest and make life-long friends working in a hostel in the center of the city

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Conoce Valparaiso mientras ayudas con tareas cotidianas :D

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

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ambiente tranquilo en Valparaíso - Turno AM/PM

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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 São Paulo, Brazil

Do checkin ao role - Nos ajude na melhor recepção aos hóspedes!

30h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Budapest, Hungary

Our hostel needs a fun-loving, outgoing new team member

30h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Voluntariado limpieza y recepción en Valparaíso =)

26h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Francisco, United States

Receptionist/Housekeeping at Top Rated SF Hostel

25h/week Housekeeping Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção no hostel lindíssimo em São Paulo!

32h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Vem fazer parte da nossa família, no coração de SP! =)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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.

Check out our travel articles

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