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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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NGO Quillabamba, Peru

Comparte, cura, ayuda, crece en Quillabamba, Perú

20h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Ecological Reserve Riohacha, Colombia

Únete a nosotros y crea contenido que inspire a nuestros huéspedes!

24h/week Content Writer Photography Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO São Desidério, Brazil

Agrofloresta no Cerrado Baiano: regenerando com propósito

25h/week Gardening Animal Care Kitchen Hand Farming
From 10 to 84 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Farm Itamonte, Brazil

Ajuda no Viveiro Agroflorestal e Hospedagem Educativa

25h/week Cleaning Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Canoa, Ecuador

Ayúdanos creando contenido y mantenimiento del hostal, jardineria

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Non-Profit Project Paraty, Brazil

Buscamos renovar a pintura de nossa sede

20h/week Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Villars, Argentina

Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento y reparaciones generales

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farm Pereira, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos en nuestra finca agroecológica en Colombia

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming
From 5 to 15 days Shared Dorm 1 meal

Permaculture project San Alberto, Argentina

Bio construir un refugio de campo

25h/week Social Work Gardening Teaching Languages Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Teresina de Goiás, Brazil

🌱 Vivência na natureza, ao lado da Cachoeira da Força ✨

20h/week Gardening Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 days to 1 month Tent
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project

Hospitality Cautín, Chile

Conecta con la tierra y con personas: voluntariado en jardinería

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Farm Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Acompáñanos a vivir cuidando lo que amamos.

8h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 day to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

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

Camping Maringá, Brazil

Mãos amigas para cuidar do camping 🏕️🤝

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent

Farm San Juan de río seco, Colombia

Ayúdanos a desarrollar nuestro proyecto ecologico en Colombia

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 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