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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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Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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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 • Building & Maintenance

89 opportunities found

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

🌱 Help Us Take Care of Our New Community and Have Fun Doing It

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

Creators of Sacred Space: Build, Decorate & Grow with Us

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos realizando tareas de REPARACIÓN! y acuerdo de pago.

26h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ven y súmate a nuestro equipo para crear murales! :)

26h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Elqui, Chile

Apoya en un hostel céntrico y disfruta el verano

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Coquimbo, Chile

¡Ven a dejar tu huella en el hostel más cool de la cuarta region!

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Ilhabela, Brazil

nos ajude na manutenção, reparos e jardinagem de uma pousada.

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Abraão, Brazil

Help in Paradise 🌴🏖️ Home tasks, small repairs & hosting

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Ecological Reserve Laguna Garzon, Uruguay

🌎Ven a vivir y colaborar con nuestro lugar de Ecoturismo🌿

25h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hospitality Cairu, Brazil

Ajude com Reparos e Pinturas e Desfrute de Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Arts
At least 10 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Vitória, Brazil

Cuide de nosso jardim, matos indesejáveis

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 12 days to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Comuna 1, Argentina

Se parte de nuestro proyecto artístico !

24h/week Arts
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Cairu, Brazil

Artista de parede na Ilha de Boipeba: lugas inesquecível! :)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Village Ubatuba, Brazil

Programa de Voluntariado em Bio Construção

24h/week Arts Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Cairu, Brazil

🛠️ Vaga: Manutenção, Jardinagem, Pinturas e Decoração de Espaços

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Ayúdanos a transicionar en un espacio de bienestar con el mar🌊

30h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • 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.

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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