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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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Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Permaculture project Colbun, Chile

Do you like organic farming? Come help us in Chile!

32h/week Farming Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Victoria, Colombia

Colabora con Nosotros en un Ecohotel y Conéctate con la Naturaleza 🌿✨

32h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Farm Piñas, Ecuador

Help us planting endemic and fruit trees

25h/week Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
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Private School Barbosa, Colombia

Profesor Apasionado para enseñar inglés a niños y adultos

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Private Room
  • 5.0

Holistic Center Cananéia, Brazil

Helping in Home schooling our 7 years old child

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care Cooking
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Pisac/Calca, Peru

Ayúdanos y disfruta 1 rincón de cielo en el Valle Sagrado

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Permaculture project Santa Marta, Colombia

Help Build an Ecolodge! Remodel & Launch in Tayrona, Santa Marta

18h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Guadalupe, Colombia

Transforma nuestras paredes en murales

25h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Private School casanare, Colombia

Help our students to improve their english and explore Yopal!

16h/week Teaching Languages
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Holistic Center General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Ayuda a reparar un Centro Holístico y disfruta de Mar del Plata

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Teaching Sports
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Cautín, Chile

Ayúdanos a crear un refugio de montaña

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Farm Valença, Brazil

Oportunidade Imperdível em Fazenda Encantadora!

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Farm Cañuelas, Argentina

Voluntariado en Huerta Agroecológica en Cañuelas, Argentina

30h/week Animal Care Gardening Farming
At least 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Pedra Bela, Brazil

Junte-se a nós na missão de cuidar dos animais do nosso sítio!

25h/week Animal Care
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

NGO Crateús, Brazil

Reveillon na Mata🌿(Voluntários)✨🔥🌕

10h/week Gardening Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 5 days to 1 week Tent

Guest House El Bolsón, Argentina

Hospitality Volunteer for Cabins in Patagonia Argentina

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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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