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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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Higher chance of approval

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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Camping Jardín, Colombia

Teach us Spanish and help us with small tasks around the Glamping

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Arts Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve uspallata Mendoza, Argentina

publicidad

20h/week Social Media
From 4 days to 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Buscamos voluntario/a para el área de hk!

25h/week Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • New
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Hotel Cali, Colombia

Aqui, todos tus dias estan libres!!

20h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Cali, Colombia

veni y distruta todos tus dias en la sucursal !

20h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

👩‍🏫 Docente voluntaria de inglés o francés en proyecto cultural

20h/week Gardening Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha conhecer Nossa ilha maravilhosa e nos ajudar com o Projeto

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Photography Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Holistic Center Itapeva, Brazil

Auxiliar de Cozinha na Serra da Mantiqueira (MG) 🌱

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hotel San José de Maipo, Chile

Ven a conocer nuestro refugio en las montañas de Chile! :)

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Teach me your language enjoying the sea in the north shore.

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Farm Vianí, Colombia

Come help & learn with us at our coffee farm and enjoy!

24h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 5 days to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Shared Home Saquarema, Brazil

Ajude com tarefas de jardinagem :)

20h/week Farming Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Piriapolis, Uruguay

Ayúdanos a crear un espacio de ecoturismo y sanación naturales.

23h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Inn São Gonçalo do Amarante, Brazil

Help us keep our hostel clean while enjoying Brazil!

27h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Venha e ajude-nos em nosso jardim! :)

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Animal Care Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Villa deLeyva, Colombia

✨ ¡Vive, ayuda y disfruta en Villa de Leyva! 🏡🌿

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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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