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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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Higher chance of approval

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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Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America • Long term

1765 opportunities found

Camping Última Esperanza, Chile

Help us with our camping in Puerto Natales, Patagonia Chilena!

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

NGO Canoas de Punta Sal, Peru

Social Media Manager & Marketing Strategist

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Santa Marta, Colombia

Colonial house sitters needed, make guests feel welcome!

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
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Hotel Tarapoto, Peru

¡ Get to know Tarapoto!. Help us on our Social Media

28h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hotel Tarapoto, Peru

De la selva su voluntario. ¡Conoce Tarapoto!

28h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Córdoba, Argentina

Hace que nuestra Resi se vea más linda!!

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm

Hostel Villa deLeyva, Colombia

✨ ¡Vive, crea y comparte en Villa de Leyva! 📸🌿

25h/week Photography Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn Gravatá, Brazil

Serra de Gravatá

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

🌟Front Desk & Housekeeping in a Social, Tropical Hostel 🧳🧼

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 2.5

Hospitality Acandi, Colombia

Wordpress website updating & blog posts

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hospitality Huacachina, Peru

🎥📸 Creative Content Creator for Social Media – Huacachina🌵✨

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 10 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Inn Bragança Paulista, Brazil

Ajudante em hotel acolhedor com muito contato com a natureza

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Inn Bragança Paulista, Brazil

Ajudante de cozinha em restaurante acolhedor no meio da natureza

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Animal Shelter Iquitos, Peru

🌿 Help Us Prepare Delicious Meals for Volunteers in the Amazon!

30h/week Cooking Cleaning Kitchen Hand
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Curitiba, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com as tarefas do dia a dia

26h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5

Guest House Quito, Ecuador

🛎️Ayúdanos con Recepción y Limpieza en el corazón de Quito🧹

23h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 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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