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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

Highlights

Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America • Long term

100 opportunities found

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Receptionist - Hostel in Copacabana/Ipanema - Reception

32h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Help us with the gardening of our hostel @ the paradisiac Caraíva

24h/week Gardening Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos con recepción y aseo en el Cerro Alegre

18h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Te invitamos al nuestro hostal en Valparaíso

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 9 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

En la selva mágica de Colombia: bar y atención al cliente

30h/week Bartending Tour Guide
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Máncora, Peru

Come party with us! We are just a few steps away to the beach!

32h/week Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Limpeza e ajuda com check-ins em Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Necochea, Argentina

Ayúdanos con Huerta y Gallinas Felices =)

24h/week Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a mantener nuestra casa limpia

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 15 to 60 days Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a recibir a nuestros huéspedes.

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 15 to 60 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

Stay in the most recycled Hotel in Chile

25h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Cleaning Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Nos ajude na limpeza e aproveite o rolê em SP!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Itacaré, Brazil

Limpeza interna e externa

25h/week Cleaning Gardening
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Junte-se a nós em Arraial e ajude nas tarefas enquanto desfruta de um paraíso tropical! 🌊🌿

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cali, Colombia

🍹 ¡Únete a Nuestro Equipo de Bar!

24h/week Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Florianópolis, Brazil

Nos Ajude no Glamping em frente ao Canal da Barra, Floripa

32h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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.

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