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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

91 opportunities found

Camping Melipeuco, Chile

Vive una experiencia entre naturaleza y aventura en Chile🌲

25h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Guest House Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no sítio em Cambará do Sul e desfrutar da natureza! :)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 10 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro pequeño Hostel en Oruro (Capital Folklorica)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Itanhandu, Brazil

Natureza e tranquilidade na Serra da Mantiqueira!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Capital, Argentina

Sé voluntario en nuestra hermosa ciudad de Santa Fe, Argentina!

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Capitólio, Brazil

Hostel Helper: Recepção, Limpeza e Fotografia

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Spanish Immersion & Hostel Receptionist Program

20h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Bolivia!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Trajano de Moraes, Brazil

Verão no circuito das cachoeiras

30h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Candelária, Brazil

Ajude nas tarefas de um HOSTEL incrível no interior do RS, Brasil

24h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Help at front desk and make new friends!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

English Speaking Activities with our community

20h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with reception and welcoming tourists in Brazil!

20h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Candelária, Brazil

Recepção noturna em Hostel Turistico no meio do Rio Grande do Sul

25h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 11 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Yoga Studio Ribeirão Pires, Brazil

Immerse Yourself in Yoga & Community Near São Paulo!

15h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

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

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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