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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Up to 32h

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in California

24 opportunities found

Holistic Center Nevada County, United States

Awaken Through Service: Karma Yoga and Meditation Retreat

30h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Tulare County, United States

be part of the renaissance of my childhood home

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.5

Holistic Center Landers, United States

Joshua Tree: Stay in Your Own Airstream on a Stunning 5 acres

6h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 30 days Tent
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Farm Orosi, United States

Seeds of Change: Volunteer in California’s Central Valley 🌟🌱

25h/week Social Work Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Escondido, United States

Water Drip System Installation in olive ranch

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Homestay Blue lake, United States

Create, Build & Grow on a Homestead along Redwood Creek

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals

Farm Zenia, United States

Learn some carpentry and help with our roof repair and garden

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 6 days to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals

Homestay Tulare County, United States

muralist

30h/week Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 3.5

Farmstay Mariposa County, United States

The Kitty Hotel needs some tender loving care

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Trinity County, United States

Off grid Mountain Forest homestead

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals

Farmstay Trinity County, United States

Firewood, cutting farm help

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals

Holistic Center Los Gatos, United States

The best of California in San Francisco Retreat Center - Cleaning

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Riverside County, United States

Come help us in our farm in USA :)

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Los Gatos, United States

The best of California in San Francisco Retreat Center - Building

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Humboldt County, United States

Help Care for Gardens, Trees & Creative Projects 🌳🎨

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Wheatland, United States

Hospitality Role - Creative Nature Glamping Retreat

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Gardening Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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!

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