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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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Work Exchange programs in South America • Long term

518 opportunities found

Hostel Lima, Peru

Aprende a preparar platos típicos y de fusión peruana en nuestro restaurante

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Cusco, Peru

¡Únete a Nosotros en Esta Aventura Inolvidable en Cusco! 🌄❤️✨

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Providencia, Colombia

Vive en el paraíso del caribe Colombiano

30h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 20 to 45 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
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Hotel Provincia de Andrés Ibáñez, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con las tareas del hotel y conoce la cultura boliviana!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Voluntariado en Córdoba: Sé Parte de Nuestro Equipo del Hostel

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Lobitos, Peru

Come help us with our daily task and get to know Peruvian culture

20h/week Pet Sitting Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostel :)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Inn Luján de Cuyo Department, Argentina

Come and help us at our cabañas in the Cordillera de Los Andes

27h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hospitality Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos con manejo de redes sociales en Bogotá, Colombia!

25h/week Content Writer Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Cusco, Peru

Help My Mom with Cooking and Grocery Shopping in Cusco

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 2 to 11 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 3.5

Homestay Coyhaique, Chile

Ven a ayudarnos con carpintería/construcción en Coyhaique, Chile

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel santa marta, Colombia

Recepcionista y mantenimiento de áreas comunes

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ayuda en hostal frente al mar en Valparaíso

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

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

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Digital Creative: Promote the unique experience of our lodge

23h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Flavorful Master: Immerse in the kitchen and delight our guests

28h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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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