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1397 opportunities found

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com a manutenção do nosso espaço!

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Conheça São Luís e nos ajude na recepção e tarefas domésticas

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Help us in our new hostel to provide the best experiences

28h/week Cleaning Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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 🌺​

Guest House Niterói, Brazil

Faça vídeos emocionantes e seja acolhido em nossa cultura local!!

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 5 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Curitiba, Brazil

Have a great Experience living in a hostel in Curitiba :)

30h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team 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

Inn Palmeiras, Brazil

Vaga para Social Media - Vale do Capão

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 14 to 21 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Killadoon, Ireland

Yoga Teacher at a Surfing Lodge

25h/week Teaching Sports
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel João Pessoa, Brazil

Venha ajudar o nosso hostel, come and help us in João Pessoa!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na cozinha e aproveite Brasília

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Desfrute brasília: estilo de vida e arte

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 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

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 Cuenca, Ecuador

Disfruta de nuestra hermosa hostal en la magica ciudad de Cuenca

24h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Help us improve our social media and communication channels.

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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