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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1528 opportunities found

NGO Pereira, Colombia

Oasis de amor: más que un viaje, una experiencia humana

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Social Work Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Farm Socorro, Brazil

Conecte-se com a natureza, liberte a sua criatividade e nos ajude nas tarefas do dia a dia!

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 30 to 41 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge SANTA MRTA, Colombia

AYUDAME A DECORAR LA CAFETERIA

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

🐾 Voluntariado con perros y jardinería en plena naturaleza

18h/week Building & Repairing Pet Sitting Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Farm Belém, Brazil

Apoie um sítio ecológico numa ilha da Amazônia: Cotijuba Belém

25h/week Animal Care Farming Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Camping Sopetrán, Colombia

Ayuda a Ícaro a ser el alojamiento más extraordinario de Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Mindo, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a ser el mejor hostal ecológico

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Antofagasta, Chile

Ven y haz un voluntariado en el desierto más arido del mundo!

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Ibarra, Ecuador

Live the Kichwa Culture and Support Sustainable Tourism ☀️✨

25h/week Social Work Farming
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals

Guest House Ibarra, Ecuador

Empower Local Kids Through Language and Culture Exchange

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Farm Mata de São João, Brazil

🌱 Venha nos ajudar com o manejo de cajueiros e jardim! 🌿🌳

30h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Ubalá, Colombia

!Ayúdanos en nuestra Eco Granja en Las Montañas de Ubalá!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Farm Piracaia, Brazil

Ajude-nos com nosso projeto de reflorestamento

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Boipeba, Brazil

Voluntário para Casa de Hóspedes Acolhedora 🌿✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Ubalá, Colombia

Comunicación y Marketing para nuestra posada !!!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Permaculture project Coronel Portillo, Peru

Volunteer in our Project: Reforest, Farm, and Protect Nature

25h/week Gardening Farming
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

How many countries are there in South America?

South America includes 12 sovereign states: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and a part of France (French Guiana). Most countries speak their specific dialects of Spanish, but Portuguese is the majority language by a small margin due to the fact that Brazil is the largest country in the continent. South America is home to more plant and animal species than anywhere on Earth. 

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What are the best places to see animals in South America?

There are many places to observe animals in natural habitat. Just be careful with places that exploit animals instead of helping them. Please, always research before visiting. An example of a trustworthy place to see wildlife in South America is the Bird Park at the Iguazu Falls National Reserve. In Peru, you can feel the spirits of the Andes at Parque Nacional Manu. In Argentina, Unesco World Heritage site Península Valdés is home to sea lions, seals, penguins and numerous seabirds, being one of South America’s best wildlife reserves. 

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How can I use Worldpackers to visit South America?

South America is the place for a classic backpacker adventure. You can use Worldpackers to save some money by exchanging work for accommodation in Sao Paulo, Lima, Buenos Aires and a lot of other places included in our host list. From big cities to beaches and countrysides, we’ve got you covered! You can explore South America by applying to the positions that match your skills, once you become a Worldpackers member for only $49 a year. Maybe come visit Worldpackers headquarters in Sao Paulo! 

How Worldpackers works: the complete guideTime to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

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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