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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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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Hostel Cartagena, Colombia

¡Ven a ayudarnos con la recepción en nuestro hostal en Cartagena,

30h/week Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Inn Córdoba, Argentina

¿Nos ayudas recibiendo nuestros huéspedes? 🌿

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Guest House Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Voluntariado casa histórica en Santa Teresa, RJ

22h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 5 days to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Montevideo, Uruguay

✨¡Únete a nuestro hostel! Vive, aprende y comparte en Montevideo

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm

Hotel Manaure, Colombia

Crea y conecta! Voluntario de contenido y servicio!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Bariloche, Argentina

atenciòn huespedes, limpieza, recepciòn, mantenimiento

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Bariloche, Argentina

atencion huespedes, limpieza, mantenimiento, cocina

25h/week Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
At least 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha Comandar nosso café da manhã!!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ensine inglês no Rio e viva uma experiência única!

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Pucón, Chile

Voluntariado para ayudar con limpieza y recepción en Pucón, Chile

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Other Olinda, Brazil

Venha ajudar em um restaurante vegano no coração de Olinda 🌱

28h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Santa marta, Colombia

Voluntario en recepcion.

30h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

🌙 Voluntário para Recepção Noturna em Hostel Aconchegante 🌙

28h/week Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Salta, Argentina

Ayúdanos a recibir a nuestros huéspedes y mantener la limpieza!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Troque aulas de alemão por uma experiência incrivel

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Morro de São Paulo, Brazil

🌴 Viva o paraíso em Morro de São Paulo. ¡Bienvenidos al paraiso!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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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