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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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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in South America • Household Chores

27 opportunities found

Holistic Center Mizque, Bolivia

Experience life on a permaculture farm in an indigenous community

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Pet Sitting
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay San Alberto, Argentina

Arte, biocontruccion, naturaleza

25h/week Cleaning Pet Sitting Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Aloasi, Ecuador

Dogs sitter-Perfect for remote workers

8h/week Pet Sitting
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Farm Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Acompáñanos a vivir cuidando lo que amamos.

8h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 day to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Trancoso, Brazil

Minha gatinha precisa de compainha :)

30h/week Pet Sitting Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Engativa, Colombia

Oportunidad de Voluntariado en un Espacio Cultural en Bogotá 🇨🇴

17h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cochamó, Chile

Únete a nuestra familia en armonía con la naturaleza.

20h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Homestay Villa Llanquín, Argentina

Conecta con la naturaleza ayudando en huerta, cercos y deshidratación

16h/week Pet Sitting Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Holistic Center La Plata, Argentina

Ayudanos cuidando a los caballos y perritos de La Rueda

18h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 6 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Farm Pesillo, Ecuador

“House-sitter” volunteer:

32h/week Pet Sitting Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Barra de Maxaranguape, Brazil

Venha ajudar a manter nossa pousada mais bonita e feliz!!

20h/week Pet Sitting Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farm Pesillo, Ecuador

Be a Helping Hand in Horse Care and Guest Experiences

32h/week Building & Repairing Pet Sitting
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farm Soca, Uruguay

Bosques de Venus (Santuario Natural)

30h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

Guest House General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Ayuda y Disfruta en Oceana: Naturaleza, Mar y Conexión 🌊🌿☀️

30h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Shared Home Piriápolis, Uruguay

Ven a ayudarnos y disfruta de Piriápolis, Uruguay

16h/week Pet Sitting Kitchen Hand
At least 3 days Private Room 1 meal

Eco Lodge giron, Colombia

Vive Girón desde las alturas: hospedaje tranquilo con vista única

23h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

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