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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 • Farming & Eco Activities

59 opportunities found

Farm Japira, Brazil

Help Improve our Farm Facilities & Enjoy Brazilian's Countryside

21h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Chiloé, Chile

Come help us creating new organic food , gardens or wood work

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Guaratinguetá, Brazil

Come work and grow on our small ecovillage in the mountains!

20h/week Cleaning Farming Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 1 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Ecological Reserve Tena, Ecuador

Ayuda en el Desarrollo de Nuestra Finca en la Amazonia

25h/week Social Work Farming Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • 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

Farm Japira, Brazil

Sustainability support

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Barbosa, Colombia

Vive en medio del Bosque Andino en conexión con la madre tierra

20h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening Farming
From 1 week to 2 months Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Colabore com serviços gerais e conheça a Chapada dos Veadeiros

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

Permaculture project Malchingui, Ecuador

Compartir en comunidad

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Frutillar, Chile

Come help our beautiful lodge and enjoy the nature in Chile!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge San Rafael, Colombia

Organic farm, Eco-Lodge & Spanish School in San Rafael, Antioquia

15h/week Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Quito, Ecuador

🌿🐎 Experience Farm Life at the Foot of Pichincha Volcano! 🌱🏔️

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project San Martín, Peru

Voluntariado en finca de cacao y plantas medicinales

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Permaculture project Oxapampa Province, Peru

Help us with our permaculture project to preserve the wildlife!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Farming Animal Care Gardening
At least 1 day Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

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.

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