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Work Exchange Programs in Uruguay with Worldpackers

18 opportunities found

Camping Piriápolis, Uruguay

Disfruta Punta negra y difunde la esencia de Dharma

16h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Shared Home Piriápolis, Uruguay

Ven a ayudarnos y disfruta de Piriápolis, Uruguay

16h/week Pet Sitting Kitchen Hand
At least 3 days Private Room 1 meal

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
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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

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 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

Hostel Montevideo, Uruguay

intercambio en trabajos de mantenimiento

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Pedrera, Uruguay

Necesitamos colaboración con tareas de construcción!

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Montevideo, Uruguay

intercambio en tareas de limpieza y orden del espacio

18h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Punta del Diablo, Uruguay

Buscamos fotógrafo y film maker!

24h/week Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel La Pedrera, Uruguay

Buscamos fotógrafo y film maker!

24h/week Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel La Pedrera, Uruguay

Viva una experiencia increible en nuestro hostal mientras conoces Uruguay

24h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Punta del Diablo, Uruguay

Necesitamos ayuda con tareas de mantenimiento y construcción!

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

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

Camping Sauce de Portezuelo, Uruguay

🌿 Recepcionista en hotel ecológico frente al mar 🌊

30h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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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.

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.

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