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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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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America • Long term

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Inn Pamplona, Colombia

Disfruta del ambiente y cuida a amigos peludos en nuestra Pasada

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 1.0

Inn Pamplona, Colombia

Disfruta del ambiente mientras eres el lider de la fiesta

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 1.0

Eco Lodge Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Mantenimiento carpinteria y pintura Y cuidado de mascotas

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
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Guest House Chambo, Ecuador

Crea y vive en una casa patrimonial andina 🏡✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Eco Lodge Pucallpa, Peru

Ayúdanos en nuestra cafeteria snack bar

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Hostel Balcones de Gaira, Colombia

Vive la experiencia caribeña como voluntario en nuestro hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm

Eco Lodge Cáqueza, Colombia

Se parte de un Proyecto Verde en el Oriente Colombiano

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Polanco LaValleja, Uruguay

Help us to develop our permaculture essential oil cultivation.

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hospitality Chiloé, Chile

¡Únete a nuestro Proyecto Familiar en la Isla Grande de Chiloé, Chile! 🌊🏡

22h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hotel Camarones, Colombia

Descubre Camarones: Ayuda Administrativa en Nuestro Hotel :)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Inn Itaporanga d'Ajuda, Brazil

Nos ajude cuidando da nossa hospedaria na Ilha Mem de Sá! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Ecological Reserve La Calera, Colombia

🌿 Apoyo en la cocina y vida sostenible 🌞

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 10 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Doctor Manuel Belgrano, Argentina

Ven como voluntario y explora Jujuy!

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Other Guareí, Brazil

🌿Viva a natureza ajudando como garçom em um pesqueiro familiar ✨

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending
From 2 to 10 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Farm Aipe, Colombia

Ayúdanos en un proyecto de bioconstrucción en Colombia!

18h/week Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Hospitality Capitán Prat, Chile

🌿 Naturaleza y Hospitalidad en el Corazón de Chile 🌟

30h/week Reception Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

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.

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