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

394 opportunities found

Farm Purranque, Chile

Ayúdanos a cuidar y mantener nuestra huerta, animales y lugar

25h/week Animal Care Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

🎉🎶 Help Create Unforgettable Moments and Have Fun Too! 🎧💃

25h/week Bartending Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Medellín, Colombia

Ayuda en redes sociales

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Party Promoter
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5
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Other Puyo, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro Santuario Natural

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 5 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project San Martín, Peru

🌿 Volunteer in the Peruvian Amazon–Capture Stories that Matter📸

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Ubalá, Colombia

🌿 Turismo de Naturaleza: Una Experiencia Inolvidable 🌟

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Village Tena, Ecuador

Voluntariado en el Corazón del Yasuní

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
From 3 days to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Goya, Argentina

Ayúdanos a aprender más sobre tu cultura y tu idioma

6h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Cruz de Caña, Argentina

Se vountário en Argentina en un lugar maravilloso! ;)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Farmstay Huaraz, Peru

Construcción, jardinería, agricultura, redes sociales y más

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping General Carrera Province, Chile

Ayúdanos a mejorar el camping y disfruta de la patagonia

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Valdivia, Chile

Ayudanos a decorar nuestro Hostel, disfrutando Valdivia.

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Non-Profit School Condorcanqui, Peru

Come help us teaching english in Perú! :)

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel lobitos, Peru

Ven y ayúdamos en pintura y arte! :) y limpieza

24h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Hostel Vergara, Colombia

Creador/a de Arte y Recuerdos: Deja Tu Marca en Nuestro Espacio

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Ecological Reserve Angelópolis, Colombia

Ven y conoce nuestro proyecto de abejas en Colombia

8h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Farming
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

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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