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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 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

1407 opportunities found

Farmstay Biobio, Chile

Asistente de Proyecto de Canopy y Escalada en Los Ángeles, Chile

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 days to 1 month Tent 3 meals

Homestay La Paz, Bolivia

🌿 Conexión, tranquilidad y vida consciente en La Paz 🌄

12h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 3 meals

Winery Coelemu, Chile

Guardiana de la familia y la cocina en nuestra viña agroecológica

25h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Child Care Cooking
At least 12 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Junín, Argentina

Construccion de Hostel .... te sumas a cambio alojamiento?

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Other Alfredo Wagner, Brazil

🌄 Uma Experiência Completa em Meio à Natureza 🍃✨

20h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm

Hostel El Loa, Chile

Master in construction work for remastering a Hostel in San Pedro

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Doctor Manuel Belgrano, Argentina

Voluntario comunity manager

24h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Doctor Manuel Belgrano, Argentina

Únete como voluntario y marca la diferencia en nuestro equipo!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Guest House Riohacha, Colombia

Requerimos una mano ayuda en nuestro Hostel ✨☀️

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm

Farm Riobamba, Ecuador

Experiencia en Finca Vacacional en Riobamba: Enseña Inglés

10h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel El Loa, Chile

Join the Fun Behind the Scenes: Content Creator & Party Promoter Wanted!

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Linhares, Brazil

🌿🏡 Venha viver uma experiência incrível na nossa chácara! ✨🌎

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Camping Caldera, Chile

Conecta Personas, Causas y Territorios: Voluntariado con Impacto Real

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Speaking & Culture Coach for Students

22h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Caldera, Chile

Recepciónista con propósito en un camping entre cultura y naturaleza

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Cautín, Chile

Conecta con la tierra y con personas: voluntariado en jardinería

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

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.

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