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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 • 2 weeks long

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Hostel Elqui, Chile

Ayúdanos a construir nuestro hostel en el Valle de Elqui

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • 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 Arraial d'Ajuda, Brazil

Venha conhecer Arraial D'Ajuda e nos ajude no hostel

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 14 to 28 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Eco Lodge Consaca, Colombia

Interactúa con la magia de la naturaleza y aprende de ella

30h/week Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge El Soberbio, Argentina

Ven y ayúdanos a remodelar nuestra chacra !

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Torres, Brazil

Help our family and enjoy our artisan bakery in a beach village!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 7 to 14 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Pereira, Colombia

¡Forma parte de nuestro equipo y explora Colombia!

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Party Promoter Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Bento do Sul, Brazil

Ajude a construir o turismo na bela região de São Bento do Sul ajudando nas tarefas do nosso hostel! =)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Bento do Sul, Brazil

Ajude a dar vida ao nosso hostel em São Bento do Sul/SC com um pouco de tinta! =)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm El Carmen de Viboral, Colombia

Ven a nuestra finca agroecológica a 1,30 hr en bus de Medellín

20h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Concon, Chile

Travel with us as a visual content creator

32h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Guaymallén, Argentina

Permacultura Rural. Construcción de Huertas, plantación y siembra

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Guaymallén, Argentina

Permacultura Rural. Bioconstrucción de Cabaña para Viajeres

25h/week Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Delfinópolis, Brazil

Seja bem-vindo(a) ao Recanto Ecológico e Pousada Vale do Céu

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Uberlândia, Brazil

Ajude a cuidar da nossa horta e das plantinhas 🌱

24h/week Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Vera, Brazil

🌱 Live, Learn & Share in Nature

20h/week Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

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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.

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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.

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