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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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Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America • Building & Maintenance

152 opportunities found

Homestay Coquimbo, Chile

🏡 Vive como un local en Chile: Ayúdanos en nuestra casa familiar

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel Coquimbo, Chile

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

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Danos una mano y vive la mejor experiencia en Camargo

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Farmstay Puerto Varas, Chile

🌿✨ ¡Únete a Nosotros en la Puerta de la Patagonia! ✨🌿

28h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

HELP US WITH THE RENOVATION OF OUR HOSTEL

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm San Rafael, Argentina

Voluntariado en Finca: Un Espacio para Cuidar y Conectar

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 5 to 14 days Tent

Homestay Navegantes, Brazil

Venha judar a nossa casa familiar em Navegantes!

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Coliving Bogotá, Colombia

¡Únete a 🫵🏼2-Living . Voluntariados creativos y transformadores

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Eco-Sustainer: Revitalize and beautify our touristic lodge

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Danos una mano con el mantinimiento de nuestro hospedaje

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Llanquihue, Chile

Mantención y Jardinería

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Arquiteto(a) Voluntário(a) no Projeto Ecolibrium

32h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Bariloche, Argentina

podas, hueta, reparaciones, construcciones en imponente entorno

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Limpieza, cocina, recepción, decoración, mascotas, arte, jardin,

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 5 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Be an electrician or plumber and live in the heart and soul of Montañita

24h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arica, Chile

Trae toSoda tu creatividad y espíritu artístico a nuestra posada!

20h/week Arts Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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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