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Work Exchange programs in South America • Long term

787 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Valdivia, Chile

Sea voluntario y conecte Naturaleza y alma en Selva Valdiviana 🍃✨

30h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Camping Huaraz, Peru

Ayudar en un glamping en la Cordillera de los Andes

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Maringá, Brazil

Nos ajude em nosso novo Hostel em Maringá! ]:)

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
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Hostel Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

🌟 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo y siéntete como en casa! 🏡

30h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Salinas, Ecuador

Voluntariado chevere FRENTE AL MAR.

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Tona, Colombia

Help in hosting restaurant & Reception at hostel and enjoy the nature in Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Hospitality Chiloé, Chile

¡Únete a nuestro Proyecto Familiar en la Isla Grande de Chiloé, Chile! 🌊🏡

22h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Camping Cordillera, Chile

🏔️ Anfitrión de Pasajeros en el Encantador Cajón del Maipo 🌿

24h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Tarma Province, Peru

Acogedor Hostal Campestre, aprovecha la naturaleza de Peru!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hotel Olon, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con recepción, limpieza & bar y aprovecha Ecuador!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 20 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Ayúdanos con recepción y aprovecha Villa de Leyva!

25h/week Administration Party Promoter Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn São Pedro, Brazil

Venha colaborar com hotelaria na natureza :)

32h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0

Guest House Pelotas, Brazil

Ajudante para promover a melhor experiência para os hóspedes

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

Other Mampituba, Brazil

Nos ajude nas atividades de Aventura e na recepção em RS!

25h/week Cleaning Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent

Guest House Santa María, Argentina

Ayúdanos en las Cabañas y disfruta del Rio en Córdoba en Argentina

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

Camping Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em um Glamping em Floripa, SC!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

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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