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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

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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 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 • Building & Maintenance

216 opportunities found

Hotel Rosario, Argentina

Mantenimiento y pintura en alojamiento con espíritu de hostel

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Puchuncaví, Chile

One of Chile's most sustainable places, help us Biocobstruction

24h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge SANTA MRTA, Colombia

Decora con Vista de Ensueño: Sierra Nevada y Mar

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Holistic Center Vicuña, Chile

🌿✨ Voluntariado en Chile: Ayúdanos a Crear un Espacio de Meditación y Armonía al Aire Libre 🏕️🧘‍♂️

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Inn Brotas, Brazil

VAGA MASCULINA ajudar na manutencao de um pergolado na piscina

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Formosa, Argentina

🌱 Ayuda en Huerta, Jardinería y Mantenimiento 🌱

30h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals

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

Permaculture project Ayacucho Department, Argentina

Help us build a cabin and enjoy nature 🌿

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 7 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

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
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other Tandil, Argentina

Hacer y presencia.. Estar haciendo sin dejar de estar

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Paraty, Brazil

Vagas pra pintar e formar canteiro

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay

Únete a Nuestro Equipo en una Granja Sostenible en Coronel Oviedo

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Iruya, Argentina

Ayúdanos en espacio de aprendizaje práctico =)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Barreiros, Brazil

Participação de Cursos e Retiros de Tantra no Centro Holístico

30h/week Farming Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 7 to 10 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Elqui, Chile

Únete a nuestro hostel y disfruta de Elqui, Chile

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 21 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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

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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