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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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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America for 1 month

892 opportunities found

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 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
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Farm Purranque, Chile

Join our project in the eart of the Cordillera de la Costa

30h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Provincia de Tayacaja, Peru

Be part of the most authentic experience of non-tourist Peru.

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals

Animal Shelter Cuenca, Ecuador

Alimentando animales y mejorando su calidad de vida

30h/week Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Santa Marta, Colombia

Ven y ayúdanos a crear contenido/marketing !

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Santa Marta, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos con la recepción y mantenimiento en Colombia.

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge San Marcos Sierras, Argentina

Bioconstrucción y Agricultura Orgánica en Argentina

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Coronel Vidal, Argentina

Ven y se parte de nuestra escuela en la naturaleza

32h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hostel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Ven a formar parte de nuestro equipo y disfrutá Puerto Iguazú! :)

30h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Puyo, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro proyecto de conservacion biologica de nuestra finca

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hotel Gachetá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a crecer y aprovecha el tiempo en nuestra Agua termal.

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Farmstay Cautín Province, Chile

Ayúdanos a crear nuevas experiencias

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Muisne, Ecuador

Compartiendo con vegetación y mar en Daule Esmeraldas Ecuador

30h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Candelaria Department, Argentina

Pasantía en Permacultura y Comunidad en Argentina

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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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