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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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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 for 1 month

567 opportunities found

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

horários remunerados ! Recepção e ajuda com a limpeza.

24h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.0

Non-Profit Project Satipo, Peru

Agroecología y ayuda social en pueblito mágico de la selva Peru

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals

Farm Silvania, Colombia

Ayúdanos a Cultivar, Transformar y Conectar con la Tierra!

20h/week Animal Care Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Homestay Puyo, Ecuador

Help us creating an Orchid's Garden & a homestay in the Amazonia

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

¿Te apasiona el barismo o la coctelería? Comparte tu talento en nuestro nuevo espacio

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

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

Ecological Reserve Cantón San Miguel de Los Bancos, Ecuador

Ayudanos a Contruir un Avistamiento de Aves y Senderismo

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals

Holistic Center San Rafael, Colombia

Ayúdanos con bioconstrucción y viva una inmersión en una Comunidad Multicultural =)

24h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Child Care
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel caracas, Venezuela

Ayúdanos con la gerencia del hostel =)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Farm Purranque, Chile

Se parte de un proyecto único en el corazón del sur de Chile

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Camping Buta Ranquil, Argentina

Ayúdanos en construcción e ideas nuevas para nuestro camping

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 to 7 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Archidona, Ecuador

Voluntaria en Ecuador y nos ayude con los huéspedes

32h/week Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Tus HABILIDADES, nos ayudan a CRECER

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Castelândia, Brazil

Welcome to Our Community!

22h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Cleaning
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal

Farm Cruz del Eje, Salto, Argentina

Eco granja entre Capilla del Monte y San Marcos Sierras Córd. Arg

20h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Shared Home La Paz, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con las tareas diarias y disfruta de los días en La Paz!

8h/week Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal

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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