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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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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America • Long term

947 opportunities found

Permaculture project San Ignacio, Peru

Finca de café organico y caña de azúcar

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Other Puyo, Ecuador

AyÚdanos a conservar 24 hectÁreas de selva en el amazonas

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Cooking
At least 5 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House El Soberbio, Argentina

Ayuda en mantenimiento, limpieza y jardinería en cabaña

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 3 days Private Room
  • 5.0
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Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Sé parte de la familia del hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Sé parte de nuestro equipo en glampings de Villa de Leyva

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 3 to 6 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Holistic Center Paraje La Coronilla, Uruguay

Naturaleza en Acción: Huerta Estival para Aprender y Crecer.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Yumbel, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos con la creación de un centro terapéutico 🏠🪴

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

🌟Únete a nuestro vibrante hostel y comparte buena energía en Colombia ✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel San Agustín, Colombia

🌟 Join Our Social Hostel in the Heart of San Agustín! 🌟

30h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Bahía Solano, Colombia

Ayúdanos en la cocina en Bahía Solano, Colombia

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Non-Profit School Pitalito, Colombia

Volunteering teaching english

24h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 10 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hotel Itanhaém, Brazil

Cuide das nossas redes sociais morando em frente a praia

25h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Farm Palena, Chile

Te invitamos a nuestro campo en la Patagonia Chilena

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Huancayo, Peru

Be part of our Educational support project with Andean children

30h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Guest House Provincia de Tarma, Peru

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Perú

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Provincia de Tarma, Peru

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y cuidado de animales en Tarma, Peru!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

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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