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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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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America for 1 month

566 opportunities found

Hostel Rosario Department, Argentina

Voluntario en Argentina y ayúdenos con nuestras tareas nocturnas

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Conoce Huaraz y gente de todo el mundo en nuestro hostal!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Farm Cunha, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na rotina da família e do sítio! :)

24h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Child Care Animal Care
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project
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Eco Lodge Nocaima, Colombia

Somos un espacio de aprendizaje en medio de las montañas. Únete.

15h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 1.5

Farm Piñas, Ecuador

Ayudanos a diseñar y construir una escuela para niños de la zona

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

Private School Coihaique, Chile

Apoyo en la sala para hablar con los niños en inglés y disfrute de Chile =)

20h/week Teaching Languages Child Care
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Piñas, Ecuador

Help us building an tiny cabin for guests and families

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farm Piñas, Ecuador

Help us planting endemic and fruit trees

25h/week Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farm Piñas, Ecuador

Help us with the maintenance of the houses

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Ven y se parte de la familia en Islas Galapagos!

20h/week Child Care Teaching Sports
From 30 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Puerto Misahualli, Ecuador

Dar clases de ingles en una comunidad indigena en Ecuador

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Social Project Saraguro, Ecuador

Help us support children and discover the Kishwa culture !

18h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Humahuaca, Argentina

Buscamos ayuda en tareas de limpieza!

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Cali, Colombia

Help us and our daughter to learn English in a beautiful ecological place, in Colombia!

9h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Eco Village Serra Grande, Brazil

Nos ajude a construir a nova era na terra! :)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Other Bojacá, Colombia

Ayudanos a crear espacio que mas personas puedan disfrutar!

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 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.

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