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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

1519 opportunities found

Farm Brumadinho, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com nosso projeto de jardinagem

25h/week Cleaning Farming
From 10 days to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Gachetá, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos en nuestro hermoso paraíso en Colombia

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Santarém, Brazil

Cantinho de Alter

15h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
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Homestay Ushuaia, Argentina

Ayuda con la limpieza de la casa, con la huerta y tareas simples

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Village Baependi, Brazil

Join to our Temple to learn gardening and plantation🌿

25h/week Farming Gardening
At least 5 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Azogues, Ecuador

🗣️ Practice English and empower students in Azogues, Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Social Project Hualañé, Chile

Voluntariado con perros rescatados 🐾✨

30h/week Animal Care Social Work
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Cusco, Peru

Join us teaching English! :)

10h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Ibarra, Ecuador

Live the Kichwa Culture and Support Sustainable Tourism ☀️✨

25h/week Social Work Farming
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals

Guest House Ibarra, Ecuador

Empower Local Kids Through Language and Culture Exchange

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Help to build our website and some SEO on the way!

32h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge SANTA MRTA, Colombia

AYUDAME A DECORAR LA CAFETERIA

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Arraial D'Ajuda, Brazil

Ajude-nos com fotografias e atendimento online

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 1 to 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Florianópolis, Brazil

Experiência única em pequena pousada no Campeche, Floripa 🏖️

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Permaculture project Tarapoto, Peru

Pause in the jungle: learn, transform, and reconnect with nature

10h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hotel Cali, Colombia

Enjoy our hotel 14-04, ¡Vive Cali a tu propio ritmo!

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • 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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