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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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

134 opportunities found

Non-Profit Project Medellín, Colombia

Come join us as a social volunteer in Colombia! :)

20h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Language & Culture Exchange Mentor: Share & Learn Together

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Pastaza, Ecuador

Digital marketing specialist in the Amazon

10h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Eco Village Puchuncaví, Chile

One of Chile's most sustainable places, help us Biocobstruction

24h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Puchuncaví, Chile

Inca Garden: Explore our organic garden in Eco-paradise

24h/week Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Tarapoto, Peru

Pause in the jungle: learn, transform, and reconnect with nature

10h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Pastaza, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a Conservar la naturaleza y tener experiencia única.

10h/week Building & Repairing Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Paraje La Coronilla, Uruguay

Naturaleza en Acción: Huerta Estival para Aprender y Crecer.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Paraty, Brazil

✨ Marketing & Apoio com Crianças em Sítio Perto de Paraty 🌿

24h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 2 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Cuenca, Ecuador

Pasar el dia en una granja familiar con vacas, perros, gallinas

12h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Santarém, Brazil

Cantinho de Alter

15h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0

Holistic Center Ametista do Sul, Brazil

descubre ametista do sul

25h/week Bartending Music
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Paraty, Brazil

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24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 2 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Help to build our website and some SEO on the way!

32h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other São Paulo, Brazil

Seja o(a) Guardião(ã) da Nossa Imagem – Vaga de Marketing

28h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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

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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