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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1094 opportunities found

Ecological Reserve Hato Corozal, Colombia

Voluntariado ecológico en Casanare

31h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care
At least 10 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project São José dos Pinhais, Brazil

Entre Bambu, Terra e Floresta: uma Vivência Sustentável

20h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 days to 2 weeks Tent
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Pereira, Colombia

Oasis de amor: más que un viaje, una experiencia humana

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Social Work Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Non-Profit School Pitalito, Colombia

Volunteering teaching english

24h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 10 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School La Dorada, Colombia

Help us teach your language and know your culture! 🌍💛

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Cuenca, Ecuador

Alimentando animales y mejorando su calidad de vida

30h/week Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Zamora Canton, Ecuador

Live Off-Grid in the Andes: Nature, Simplicity & Purpose

15h/week Farming Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 3 days to 4 weeks Tent
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Inza, Colombia

Café en Permacultura - sostenibilidad y armonía con la vida

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Termales, Colombia

Crea con Propósito: Fotografía y Video en un Proyecto Comunitario

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center La Plata, Argentina

Ayúdanos con nuestro proyecto de construcción!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Speaking & Culture Coach for Students

22h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center La Plata, Argentina

Ayudanos con las tareas y disfrutá la paz del lugar :)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Pedralva, Brazil

Nos Ajude a Criar uma Agrofloresta e Mergulhe na Vida Simples!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Camaçari, Brazil

🌿✨ Voluntariado em Espaço de Harmonia e Conexão em Camaçari

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Permaculture project Lavalleja, Uruguay

Ayuda en mantenimiento de bosque comestible.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Latacunga, Ecuador

Comparte tu corazón enseñando y apoyando a niños ❤️✏️

15h/week Gardening Child Care Arts Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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.

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