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Hostel Guadalajara, Mexico

Work at reception - night shift in Guadalajara

25h/week Cleaning Night Shift
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a mostrar nuestro jardín secreto al mundo

25h/week Photography Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Prague, Czech Republic

Enjoy winter party in Prague ☃️🏰🍻

29h/week Party Promoter
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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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 🌺​

Inn Palmeiras, Brazil

🌿 Nos Ajude a Cuidar do nosso Chalé no Vale do Capão 🌿

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 14 to 21 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arica, Chile

Ayude a fomentar una experiencia social inolvidable en un nuevo hostal urbano

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Guadalajara, Mexico

Photographer & social media in Guadalajara, Mexico

25h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arica, Chile

Necesitamos voluntarios para ayudar en nuestro Hostel en Arica

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Danos una mano y vive la mejor experiencia en Camargo

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arica, Chile

Ven a conocer a Arica,conoce las mejores playas.

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Satu Mare, Romania

Experiment rural life and traditions in village in Transylvania

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos con limpieza general y recepción en Valparaíso, Chile!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Prague, Czech Republic

Let's have some fun in Prague :)

20h/week Arts Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Cape Town, South Africa

Prepare drinks as a bartender in our hostel in Cape Town! =)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Clemency, Luxembourg

German speaking person for our kids

25h/week Child Care Teaching Languages
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos en la recepción y recibe nuestros huéspedes =)

25h/week Administration Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Work in the hostel in the first row of the beach

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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