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Work Exchange Programs in Uruguay with Worldpackers

21 opportunities found

Camping Piriápolis, Uruguay

Ven a compartir tus talentos a Dharma Punta negra

20h/week Video Making Social Media Music Arts
From 1 to 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Piriápolis, Uruguay

Disfruta Punta negra y difunde la esencia de Dharma

20h/week Content Writer Party Promoter Photography Video Making
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Carmelo, Uruguay

We are your inspiration =)

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0
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Eco Lodge Atlantida, Uruguay

Se tu mismo del otro lado del mundo

24h/week Arts Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Atlantida, Uruguay

Ayuda con nuestro espacio!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 13 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Atlantida, Uruguay

Te buscamos en nuestro proyecto, te apuntas?

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Atlantida, Uruguay

Ayúdanos con nuestro espacio multicultural en Uruguay!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 13 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Mantenimiento carpinteria y pintura Y cuidado de mascotas

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hotel Durazno, Uruguay

🌞 Ayuda en la recepción y mantenimiento de nuestro hotel

30h/week Gardening Night Shift Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Hotel Durazno, Uruguay

Ayudanos con fotos y creador de contenido

25h/week Video Making Social Media Photography
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Guest House Valizas, Uruguay

Ayúdanos a crear una experiencia cálida y cómoda para nuestros huéspedes!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel La Pedrera, Uruguay

Voluntariado en Hostel – Orden, Limpieza y Buena Vibra ✨

24h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Montevideo, Uruguay

Organización y limpieza

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Montevideo, Uruguay

Voluntariado en mantenimiento de linda casa en Montevideo

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Montevideo, Uruguay

✨¡Únete a nuestro hostel! Vive, aprende y comparte en Montevideo

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm

Other Canelones, Uruguay

Ven a ayudarnos y disfruta de la naturaleza en Uruguay.

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

How to work and travel in Uruguay

Working in exchange for accommodation is the best option for travelers that want to get acquainted with and be immersed in Uruguayan culture. It is possible to work abroad exchanging a few hours of work for accommodation in hostels or inns all over Uruguay and to take cheap trips around the country. The new friendships formed, skills built, and places visited will make the whole experience very unique!

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Tips for work exchange in Uruguay

Uruguay is one of the best places to do a cultural exchange, meet new people and learn another language. There are cheap places to travel within the country, like Montevideo and Punta del Diablo, with beautiful scenery and a very cheerful and hospitable people. Working in a hostel increases your contact with the locals as well as other travelers and gives you the opportunity to get to know the place from a different point of view!

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How do Worldpackers trips work?

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Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

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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.

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