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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

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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Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

14 opportunities found

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Join us to boost our new hostel’s social media with your creative skills

18h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Activities Coordinator

18h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Tena, Ecuador

Food forest maintainance

25h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
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Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

¡Busco viajeros para ayudar y divertirse!

20h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro restaurante mientras disfrutas de Montañita

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Homestay Piancó, Brazil

Ensine inglês e conecte-se com a natureza no Sertão da Paraíba!

6h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Holistic Center Arequipa, Peru

Ayúdanos en nuestra chocolatería y cafetería y aprovecha Peru!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Holistic Center Arequipa, Peru

Se parte de nuestra chocolatería y cafetería

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 6 days to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Help our hostel with Breakfast

22h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Eco Village Jericoacoara, Brazil

Esteja em um eco hostel na praça de Jericoacoara e nos ajude!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Fun-Loving Party Host

25h/week Party Promoter
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel capurgana, Colombia

Ayudanos con juegos de integración, animar fiesta y pasear

32h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 14 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Village Jericoacoara, Brazil

Esteja em um Eco Hostel na praça de Jeri e nos ajude na recepçao

30h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Eco Village Cusco, Peru

Teach languages and connect with a vibrant village community

15h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works