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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 have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Hostel Chapinero, Bogotá, Colombia

We are open! Wanna help us grow?

24h/week Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Lobitos, Peru

come help us with social media and enjoy our surf camp

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Palmas, Brazil

In Touch With Nature and Your True Nature: A Unique Experience

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 2 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Palomino, Colombia

Social host behind the bar and reception help in Palomino! 🏞️

25h/week Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Help develop and maintain our seaside hostel's website, Ecuador

15h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Inn Itacaré, Brazil

Conheça Itacaré ficando conosco na rua turística!

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Homestay Palmas, Brazil

In Touch With Nature and Your True Nature: A Unique Experience

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Lago Puelo, Argentina

Ayudante de vivero en Lago Puelo, Argentina

24h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Ajude-nos e desfrute do PARAÍSO! Ubatuba - SP! 🌴✨🏖️

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Porto Seguro, Brazil

Nos ajude manter uma Pousada Histórica limpa e organizada

20h/week Cleaning
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Elqui, Chile

Unete a nuestro voluntariado en el Valle del Elqui

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 days to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Be the Heart of Our Hostel – Help with Reception and Guest Care

25h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House São Sebastião, Brazil

Hospede-se no paraíso e nos ajude em nossa agência de viagens !

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Guest House São Sebastião, Brazil

Ajude em pequenos reparos na casa e curta muita praia!

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Farm Aquitania, Colombia

Help take care of our farm and horses in Aquitania

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Guest House Medellín, Colombia

Three Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento y disfruta de Medellín!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

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