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Work Exchange Programs in Uruguay with Worldpackers

40 opportunities found

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
  • Higher approval

Camping Piriápolis, Uruguay

Ven a compartir tus talentos a Dharma Punta negra

16h/week Video Making Social Media Music Arts
From 1 to 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Piriápolis, Uruguay

Disfruta Punta negra y difunde la esencia de Dharma

16h/week Content Writer Party Promoter Photography Video Making
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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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

Hostel Carmelo, Uruguay

We are your inspiration =)

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

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

Te buscamos en nuestro proyecto, te apuntas?

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

Homestay Pinares, Uruguay

Join us in helping with our Airbnb's social media!

24h/week Social Media
From 2 to 3 days Private Room
  • 5.0

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

Hospitality Punta del Diablo, Uruguay

🧺 Administración y limpieza en un entorno amigable 🌿

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

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

Inn La Barra, Uruguay

Colabora en nuestra Posada y disfruta de las playas de Punta

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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

Guest House oceania del polonio, Uruguay

Ven a aprender, a disfrutar y a ayudar entre el monte y el oceano

23h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Maldonado, Uruguay

Te gusta la vida de anfitrión/a? Bienvenid@ a las sierras y mar!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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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Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

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