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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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Higher chance of approval

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
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Friendly hostel looking for friendly people

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Farm Amparo, Brazil

Ajude com a hospitalidade e produção de experiências

20h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center San Rafael, Colombia

Ayúdanos con bioconstrucción y viva una inmersión en una Comunidad Multicultural =)

24h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Child Care
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Farm Ibagué, Colombia

Ayudamos a embellecer nuestro jardín y proyecto de piscicultura

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Ayúdanos con limpieza de nuestros espacios!

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 2.0

Hostel Santa Elena, Ecuador

🏡 Apoyo en Casa y Tutorías Escolares 📚

25h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Child Care
From 14 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Social Project Cabo Frio, Brazil

Mergulhe na beleza da região dos lagos do Rio e ajude a compartilhar histórias impactantes por meio de filmes e design

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 15 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Inn Cunha, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com café da manhã na Pousada!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals

NGO ICA, Peru

1.- "Semillas de Salud " Contribuyendo a los ODS 3,4,15.

20h/week Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO ICA, Peru

" Sinchi Warmi " Contribuyendo a los ODS 3,5, 8 ,10

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO ICA, Peru

" Global Languages" Contribuyendo a la ODS 4

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO ICA, Peru

"Green Travel Challaca "Contribuyendo a los ODS 8,12,13,15,17

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Lagoinha, Brazil

Sítio agropecuário na Serra do Mar (PT/EN/ES)

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center San Rafael, Colombia

Cuidado de animales en comunidad multicultural

32h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Caraíva, Brazil

Designer Criativo & Estrategista para Casa Holistica em Caraiva

24h/week Content Writer Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Pereira, Colombia

Outgoing Photographer & Editor Wanted for Vibrant Café/Hostel.

20h/week Video Making Photography
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works