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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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Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Videos and photos- good editing videos help

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farm Canto do Buriti, Brazil

Viver aprendendo Agrofloresta Cajucultura e Jardim Medicinal

30h/week Social Work Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Enjoy the waterfalls paradise while helping us!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
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Farm Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Meal with toucans - Cook watching all kinds of cerrado birds

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Farm Canto do Buriti, Brazil

Join us for a full farm experience in Piaui, Brazil!

30h/week Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Monteiro Lobato, Brazil

Voluntários para cuidados com espaço de yoga

32h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room

Guest House Itamonte, Brazil

Ajude nas obras e manutenções nas Terras Altas da Mantiqueira ;D

32h/week Building & Repairing
From 15 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Salta, Argentina

Únete a nuestro staff de Anfitriones (1 mes mínimo)

24h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Cleaning Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Farm Pradera, Colombia

Conoce el Páramo las Hermosas y ayudanos en nuestra granja

25h/week Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Other Contralmirante Villar Province, Peru

apoyo en Empresa de Turismo Nautico y hospedaje en la playa

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Eco Village Serra Grande, Brazil

Nos ajude a construir a nova era na terra! :)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Paraty, Brazil

Ajude-me na casa no meio da mata com agrofloresta e construção

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 7 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project HERVEO, Colombia

Aprende permacultura, bioconstrucciones y conocer la cultura de Colombia!

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Buíque, Brazil

Junte-se a nós e explore o 2º maior parque arqueológico do Brasil!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 5 to 8 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farmstay Palena Province, Chile

Ayúdanos! y conoce la entrada norte de la Patagonia Chilena

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming
From 4 days to 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Manaus, Brazil

Seja Luz em nossa Casa

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal

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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