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Hostel Sarandë, Albania

Reception and general hostel care

30h/week Cleaning Administration Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Other Città Metropolitana di Bologna, Italy

Become a Volunteer at "Il Poggiolo": Experience Nature and Music!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 30 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na limpeza do hostel em Porto Seguro!

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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 🌺​

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
  • High demand

Hotel Castromonte, Spain

Ven a convivir con nuestros perritos y más voluntarios

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Busan, South Korea

Come helps us bartending and party promoting :)

20h/week Arts Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Brooklyn, United States

Help us while experiencing a true NYC lifestyle

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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

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

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

Other Pinto, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos a transplantar de árboles :)

20h/week Farming Gardening Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Pinto, Chile

Ayúdanos en construcción y mantenimiento :)

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ciudad de México, Mexico

Forma parte de nuestro equipo como auxiliar de restaurante

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Città metropolitana di Catania, Italy

Make yourself at home and become part of our community in Catania

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Hulu Langat, Malaysia

Come help us with cleaning in Hulu Langat, Malaysia

32h/week Housekeeping Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 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