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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
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

992 opportunities found

Guest House Lençóis, Brazil

Vaga para Cuidar do Jardim e Plantas

25h/week Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Help us to create the best hostel in Brazil

20h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Be a part of a great team of volonteers in our creative hostel

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
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Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Be a part of a great team of volonteers in our creative hostel

24h/week Night Shift
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel boipeba, Brazil

Educador(a) de alfabetização para o fortalecimento cultural

18h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel boipeba, Brazil

Apoio no preparo e serviço de café da manhã

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Faça parte do nosso time e se encante por Paraty! :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Armação dos Búzios, Brazil

vaga para recepcion

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Manaure, Colombia

Ayúdanos con tareas del día a día en el hotel al lado del mar.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 7 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hotel Manaure, Colombia

Crea y conecta! Voluntario de contenido y servicio!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Comuna 1, Argentina

Intercambio en Bar – Experiencia en Buenos Aires

30h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Other São Paulo, Brazil

🎭 Curador(a) de Experiências Artísticas Imersivas em São Paulo🌆

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

🧹 Voluntário(a) de Limpeza & Housekeeping

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Lima, Peru

🌟 Voluntario para Pintura (murales, ambientación de paredes)

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

👩‍🍳Voluntário(a) de Cozinha👩‍🍳

25h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Arte, pintura artística em paredes e divulgação!

20h/week Video Making Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works