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Work Exchange programs in South America for 1 month

977 opportunities found

Hotel Sigchos, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con limpieza de habitaciones y recepción

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no Paraíso =)

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel PEREIRA, Colombia

Recepcionista y administrador de reservas nocturno

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.0
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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 Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Venham trocar experiências em um cantinho tranquilo de BH!

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0

Hostel Arraial d'Ajuda, Brazil

Venha conhecer Arraial D'Ajuda e nos ajude no hostel

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 14 to 28 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Ahuano, Ecuador

Guide translator, general tasks in the Amazon Rainforest

30h/week Bartending Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
From 30 to 45 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Canela, Brazil

Nos ajude com Marketing Digital e Recepção!

32h/week Housekeeping Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel San Juan, Argentina

🏡🌍 Únete a nuestro hostal en San Juan, Argentina 🇦🇷✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Fortim, Brazil

Help us with with daily tasks at our beautiful Inn in Ceará!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Nos ajude com limpeza e recepção dos hóspedes em Porto Alegre =)

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Pastaza Canton, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con actividades de limpieza y disfruta el Puyo

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Inn Santo Hilario, Brazil

Ajude em nosso Hotel e conheça o mar de Minas 😄

32h/week Party Promoter Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Inn Cunha, Brazil

Aprenda como funciona uma pousada na melhor de Cunha! :)

32h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel La Capital, Argentina

Sé voluntario en nuestra hermosa ciudad de Santa Fe, Argentina!

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Tamarugal, Chile

Voluntariado Holístico: Comparte Bienestar en el hotel.

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 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.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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