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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

533 opportunities found

Hostel Calca Province, Peru

Come and help us with our artistic decoration

18h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 3 days to 1 week Tent
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

NGO Cusco, Peru

Childcare & Community Support in Cusco – Cultural Exchange👧 🧒

15h/week Arts Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

Farm Praia Grande, Brazil

Vem bioconstruir com a gente 🌱🤝

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New
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Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

🌈 Faça parte da Casa Fractal na Vila Madalena

24h/week Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • New

Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Explore Colombia Sports and Childrens Program

25h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Comuna 1, Argentina

Native English Speaker Web Developer Volunteer

22h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Comuna 1, Argentina

Native English Speaker Friendly Receptionist

20h/week Administration
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Private School Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Practice English with Students and Discover the Real Ecuador.

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Tenjo, Colombia

Mejora tu español en las Montañas y cuida caballos

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project San Martín, Peru

Volunteering Opportunity for Football Professionals or Coaches

30h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Spanish Immersion & Hostel Receptionist Program

20h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Petrópolis, Brazil

Voluntário(a)Pousada Demuner - Apoio na Recepção e Tarefas Gerais

32h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Comuna 1, Argentina

Teach English and Learn Spanish, Native English Volunteers Only

15h/week Teaching Languages
From 30 days to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Pucón, Chile

necesito una mano amiga

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Voluntariado en Santa Marta, Colombia, cerca al mar y la montaña

27h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Surf, help & chill at our Beachfront Hostel in Las Tunas, Ecuador

24h/week Animal Care Cleaning Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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