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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
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Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America • Long term

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NGO Huanchaco, Peru

Marketing Volunteer

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

Homestay Oruro, Bolivia

Aprende, enseña y conecta en un intercambio cultural único! 💫

8h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Other FUSAGASUGA, Colombia

Tallerista Voluntario

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Music Arts
From 1 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
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Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Redes sociales

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Recepción

30h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Farm San Juan de Urabá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a cultivar nuestro huerto y frutales en nuestra finca

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Santa Marta, Colombia

🌱¡Manos a la tierra! Ayúdanos con nuestro vivero🌿

15h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 6 weeks Tent

Hotel puerto colombia, Colombia

hotel en la playa caribeñas de Colombia

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 30 days to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Ecological Reserve sanra rosa, Colombia

Volunteer to help with Kitchen, Cleaning and Upkeep

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 3 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals

Ecological Reserve sanra rosa, Colombia

Bio Construction Help needed

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals

Other Oxapampa, Peru

🎥 Creador/a de Contenido & Marketing Digital para Marcas 🌿

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Animal Shelter Tambopata, Peru

Volunteer

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Ventas conscientes y comunicación para un turismo responsable

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Private School Urubamba Province, Peru

Escalador con experiencia

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 3.0

Inn Gramado, Brazil

Gerenciamento de redes sociais

20h/week Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Recepción y Cuidado del Espacio – Atención Consciente al Huésped

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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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