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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 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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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America for 1 month

1403 opportunities found

Guest House Provincia de Tarma, Peru

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Perú

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Provincia de Tarma, Peru

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y cuidado de animales en Tarma, Peru!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Punta Arenas, Chile

Ayúdanos a cuidar de los animales y de nuestro jardín en la Patagonia de Chile

24h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room
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Hotel Choapa, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro Hotel en Pichidangui, Chile

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Farmstay Carhuaz Province, Peru

Ayúdanos en la casa de campo y disfruta tu estadía como familia

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Pelotas, Brazil

Nos ajude a organizar uma linda Pousada em meio à natureza

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Private School Zipaquirá, Colombia

Comparte vivencias con nuestros estudiantes, mientras aprenden

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Villars, Argentina

Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento y reparaciones generales

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Permaculture project San Alberto, Argentina

Bio construir un refugio de campo

25h/week Social Work Gardening Teaching Languages Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Shared Home Balneario sauce grande, Argentina

Mantenimiento en la Playa - Argentina 🌊🌞

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Help us with general tasks at our hostel in Leyva, Colombia :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Eco-Sustainer: Revitalize and beautify our touristic lodge

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Digital Creative: Promote the unique experience of our lodge

23h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Flavorful Master: Immerse in the kitchen and delight our guests

28h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Help us with our cozy Bed & Breakfast while exploring Lima, Peru

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Farm Barra do Turvo, Brazil

Ayúdanos en nuestra agricultura familiar agroecológica! :)

30h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 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.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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