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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

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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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Hostel Manaus, Brazil

Ajude na limpeza! Help us housekeeping!

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Housekeeping
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Shared Home Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Voluntariado com Hospedagem + Alimentação no Rio 🌴

20h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🛏️✨ Help Keep Our Hostel Shiny & Welcoming

28h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Interact people from all over the world by making them feel like home

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Otavalo, Ecuador

Opportunity to ride horses and learn natural horsemanship :)

10h/week Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Otavalo, Ecuador

Help with horses in a natural farm!

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Morro de São Paulo, Brazil

Precisamos ayuda con mantenimiento, jardineria, etc

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Village Catemu, Chile

Servicio en Área Digital y Comunicaciones

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hotel Barranquilla, Colombia

Ayudanos a preparar la estadía perfecta para nuestros huéspedes

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Eco Village Catemu, Chile

Help to a spiritual and ecologic community and learn with us

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 1 day Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Santa Cruz Cabralia, Brazil

✨Auxiliar Geral: encante hóspedes onde o Brasil começou! 🌴

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hospitality Dibulla, Colombia

¡Únete a la Vibra de Palomino! Buscamos Talento Alegre y Carisma

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Farm Ouro Preto, Brazil

🌿 Viva uma Experiência Incrível em Meio às Montanhas 🏞️✨

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Venha ensinar esportes aos nossos hóspedes

20h/week Teaching Sports
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Voluntariado Profesor de Yoga y Meditación

32h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Help develop and maintain our seaside hostel's website, Ecuador

15h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

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