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658 opportunities found

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Vive una experiencia en la Patagonia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Pastaza Canton, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con nuestro hostal y disfruta de puyo.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Coolest volunteer in Montañita

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 3 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
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Hostel Bucharest, Romania

We need a fun but reliable person to help out with night shift

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Homestay Couëron, France

Creación de contenido (solo expertos o con experiencia) marketing

25h/week Administration
From 15 to 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Guayaquil, Ecuador

Conoce Guayaquil y Ecuador y ayuda en el hostal

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hospitality Panama City, Panama

Are you a female masseuse? Come help our SPA =)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Elena, Costa Rica

Reception help at our cozy hostel in the heart of Monteverde, CR

32h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Bowser, Canada

Live on the Beach Assisting in all aspects of a boutique Resort

28h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Homestay Huaraz, Peru

Ayúdanos con desayuno, limpieza y habitaciones =)

20h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Ayúdanos con nuestro albergue y vive una aventura única en Chiapas, México

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

Hostel Mitzpe Ramon, Israel

Hiker friendly desert hostel looking for volunteers, Mitzpe Ramon - Israel

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Recepcionista súper friendly que ayude con la limpieza del lugar.

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 30 to 80 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Ahuano, Ecuador

General tasks in the Amazon Rainforest! =)

30h/week Cleaning Tour Guide Administration Bartending
From 30 to 45 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Looking for fun, creative volunteers in our hostel in the centre

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Parnaíba, Brazil

Recepção Noite

25h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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