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724 opportunities found

Hostel Gili Indah, Gili Trawangan, North Lombok Regency, Indonesia

Social Media volunteer at a Party Hostel in paradise!

32h/week Video Making Photography Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Fatih, Turkey

Help us cook, clean & create cozy stays

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Weligama, Sri Lanka

Mural and painting @Island waves surf hostel

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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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 🌺​

Homestay Marrakesh, Morocco

Volunteer at Home and Learn the Secrets of Moroccan Cuisine

16h/week Cleaning
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Bangkok, Thailand

Activity Leaders @ the Khaosan Hostel 🥳🎉

25h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
At least 10 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Ayúdanos como anfritrion en nuestro hostel

25h/week Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Join adventure season !

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Ayúdanos a promocionar nuestro hostal en la Patagonia!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Gracias por tu interés =)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Bienvenidos a la casa de amigos del fin del mundo en Patagonia!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Ayudanos en redes sociales, SEO, creacion y mantencion web

25h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Sayulita, Mexico

Ayuda en la recepción y mantén las áreas comunes limpias y acogedoras!

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Nos ajude nas tarefas e desfrute as belezas de Arraial ☀️🌊

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
At least 10 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ahangama, Sri Lanka

English teacher for local kids and adults in the area

12h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Coliving San Pa Tong District, Thailand

🌿 Help in a Traditional Local Craft Village in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭

20h/week Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Ayuda en Limpieza y Atención de huéspedes

28h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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