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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 • Building & Maintenance

66 opportunities found

Social Project Arajuno, Ecuador

Construcción en la selva con materiales naturales.

20h/week Farming Gardening Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Paraje La Coronilla, Uruguay

Conocé el bambú mientras creamos una escuela para la vida

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Lamas, Peru

A piece of paradise, super-diverse project in Amazon Rainforest

25h/week Farming Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Farm Mucuri, Brazil

🌿 "Pau pra toda obra": bioconstrução e vida no campo!

30h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 15 days Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Teresina de Goiás, Brazil

🌱 Vivência na natureza, ao lado da Cachoeira da Força ✨

20h/week Gardening Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 days to 1 month Tent
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Atlantida, Uruguay

Extended stay on a remote farm, away from towns and cities.

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Extrema, Brazil

Tranquilidade e meditação no alto da montanha - manutenção

30h/week Farming Gardening Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Socorro, Brazil

Conecte-se com a natureza, liberte a sua criatividade e nos ajude nas tarefas do dia a dia!

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 30 to 41 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Social Project Cotundo, Ecuador

Construction of the house & reforestation

25h/week Farming Arts Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project San Alberto, Argentina

Help us build a new sustainable

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Osorno, Chile

¡Únete a Nuestra Aventura Rural en Chile! 🌿🏕️

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center BUENO BRANDÃO, Brazil

🌾 Vivência na roça: conexão e sustentabilidade em Bueno Brandão

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Lodge Cajabamba, Peru

Help me with gardening , teaching English or building in Peru!

15h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Holistic Center Yumbel, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos con la creación de un centro terapéutico 🏠🪴

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Camping Antofagasta, Chile

🌵✨ Vive el Desierto Más Árido del Mundo de Forma Sustentable

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Biguaçu, Brazil

Voluntariado em Agrofloresta e Permacultura 🌳🧑‍🌾

24h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

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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.

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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