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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America for 1 month

1402 opportunities found

Farmstay Tenjo, Colombia

Conecta con la Tierra: Sé Voluntario en un bosque comestible

25h/week Building & Repairing Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Sitio Nuevo, Ecuador

Experiencia Glamping / Recepción y Cuidado del Espacio

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm

Homestay San Isidro, Ecuador

Ven a vivir la vida típica en el pueblo más acogedor de Ecuador✨

20h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
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Farm Necochea, Argentina

Sumate a un proyecto sustentable entre el campo y el mar!

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Private School Urubamba Province, Peru

Escalador con experiencia

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 3.0

Animal Shelter Tambopata, Peru

Volunteer

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

🏔️ Ayúdanos con tareas domésticas en un hostel en los Andes

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5

Hospitality Urubamba, Peru

Especialista en Redes Sociales

24h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Inn Pamplona, Colombia

Disfruta del ambiente y cuida a amigos peludos en nuestra Pasada

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals

Inn Pamplona, Colombia

Disfruta del ambiente mientras eres el lider de la fiesta

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Guest House SAN GIL, Colombia

📚 Comparte tu Inglés y Vive una Experiencia en Familia 💛

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 10 days to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Punilla, Argentina

🌄 Conecta con la Naturaleza en San Marcos Sierras 🌿

15h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
From 1 day to 2 months Tent 2 meals

Permaculture project Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Se parte de una comunidad transitoria que goza de la naturaleza

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room

Other La Plata, Argentina

Volunteer for Research- WETLANDS BIRDS IN ARGENTINA

32h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing
At least 25 days Tent 3 meals

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Ventas conscientes y comunicación para un turismo responsable

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Choachí, Colombia

Manejo de plataformas de reservas de experiencias y alojamiento

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

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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