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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

Highlights

Higher chance of approval

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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Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America • 2 weeks long

72 opportunities found

Guest House Potosi, Bolivia

Ayuda para atención y limpieza de la casa

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Salento, Colombia

Voluntariado en el eje cafetero colombiano

25h/week Gardening Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ushuaia, Argentina

Ven a ayudar a nuestro hostel y disfruta de Ushuaia, Argentina

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • New
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Camping Riobamba, Ecuador

Help us with reception and cooking in our Lodge in Chimborazo

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Ajudar na recepção de hóspedes, manutenção e demais tarefas

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Iruya, Argentina

Visita y conoce nuestra cultura! Iruya

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Join Us as Front Desk Support & Welcome Guests with a Smile! 😊

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Soure, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com o Hostel na ilha de Marajó

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Únete a nosotros y vive una experiencia única junto al mar🌊🌞

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter nosso airbnb em BH e viva conexões e cultura!

24h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Viva conexões e cultura e nos ajude a manter nosso airbnb em BH!

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Ayúdanos en casa y disfruta del espíritu eco explorador!

30h/week Housekeeping Reception Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Colabora con nuestro hostel y disfruta de Valparaíso en Chile

15h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Nos ajude a proporcionar estadias acolhedoras em Brasília!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Unete a la familia del hostal mas céntrico de San Gil

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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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