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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

948 opportunities found

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ambiente tranquilo en Valparaíso - Turno AM/PM

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village San Rafael, Argentina

¡Únete a nuestro proyecto ecológico y transformador!

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Acandi, Colombia

Carpenter, DIY builder, for renovating house & bungalows

16h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Guarapari, Brazil

Venha desfrutar de belas praias e nos ajudar com o hostel!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village San Rafael, Argentina

Ayudanos en el cuidado de Nuestra Finca

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Ilhabela, Brazil

Venha conhecer Ilhabela e ajude na nossa escola de mergulho ;)

30h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Manaus, Brazil

Ajude na limpeza! Help us housekeeping!

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Housekeeping
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

We are a home away from home for backpackers! Be part of our hostel and enjoy São Paulo! :)

27h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Quer fazer parte do nosso Centro Cultural ? :)

30h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Paz, Bolivia

¡Sé la sonrisa que da la bienvenida! Únete a nuestro equipo! 🛎️

32h/week Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

Events and Guest Experience Host in Andean Holistic Community🌈

20h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Voluntariado en Hostal ubicado en cerro turístico de Valparaíso

23h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Acandi, Colombia

Social media specialist, Photographer, Videographer, Content Writ

16h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Calafate, Argentina

SERVICIO DE BAR

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Valdivia, Chile

🌟 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo! Buscamos Voluntarios 🌿🏡

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Salento, Colombia

Ayúdanos con jardinería y disfruta de un alojamiento rural!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

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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