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Work Exchange programs in South America • Long term

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Hotel San José de Maipo, Chile

Ven a conocer nuestro refugio en las montañas de Chile! :)

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Cajamarca, Peru

Ayúdanos en la recepción y con limpieza general en Cajamarca, Peru!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Cajamarca, Peru

Necesitamos ayuda con tareas cotidianas :D

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Hostel San Gil, Colombia

¡Disfruta de San Gil en nuestro hostel en Colombia! 🇨🇴✨

32h/week Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Cobija, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con la recepción en un hotel en la frontera brasileña :)

30h/week Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina

¡Ayúdanos a gestionar un nuevo hostel en capital de Catamarca!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel FILANDIA, Colombia

En la familia Filandia Hotel te sentirás como en casa

30h/week Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Tus HABILIDADES, nos ayudan a CRECER

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Archidona, Ecuador

Voluntaria en Ecuador y nos ayude con los huéspedes

32h/week Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel BARILOCHE, Argentina

Recepción y Ayuda General en un Ambiente Acogedor ⛷️❄️

24h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Camping Luján de Cuyo, Argentina

Ven a sentir la experiencia en las montañas andinas.

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Cautín, Chile

Help us in our family hostel in the beautiful south of Chile!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

Reception and service: ¡spread the good vibes!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Maricá, Brazil

Dormir ao Som do Mar

30h/week Cleaning Reception Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room

Hotel Apartadó, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos con la recepción en nuestro hotel en Colombia

32h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.0

Inn Camanducaia, Brazil

Voluntário para transformar uma casa de Ferias em pousada

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

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.

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