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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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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Hostel Cusco, Peru

Ayúdanos creando contenido para RRSS en Perú!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ouro Preto, Brazil

Ajuda na recepção aos hospedes, limpeza e cuidados básicos de toda casa

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ouro Preto, Brazil

Voluntariado tranquilo e responsável

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 3 weeks to 3 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Necesitamos ayuda con la recepción y mantenimiento del Hostal

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Conoce Valparaiso mientras ayudas con tareas cotidianas :D

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ambiente tranquilo en Valparaíso - Turno AM/PM

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Be part of our hostel-family in Puerto Varas!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel El Loa, Chile

Ayuda con tareas del Hostel y disfruta de un ambiente agradable!!

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Artista para mural: logo no portão + frase no muro externo

25h/week Arts
At least 7 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Helping reception / activities

30h/week Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Criação de conteúdo digital para redes sociais.

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Guatapé, Colombia

SEO & Paid Ads Support

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Guatapé, Colombia

Social media Management & Content creation

24h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Social Media Criativo para Pousada Consciente em Ubatuba

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Pereira, Colombia

Colabora y disfruta la tranquilidad de una finca en Eje Cafetero

25h/week Cleaning Painting & Decorating Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Montevideo, Uruguay

Cuidar a Valentino🍼

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

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