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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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Eco Lodge Otavalo, Ecuador

Help with our eco-hostel with a native family next to volcano

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning Arts
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar nas tarefas enquanto disfruta do Vale do Matutu

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 10 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Manutenção, pintura, pedreiro, jardinagem, etc.

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 15 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Hostel Cafayate, Argentina

Ven a conocer y ayudarnos en nuestro hostel en Cafayate!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Permaculture project PACHO, Colombia

Ayúdanos con la construcción de una cabaña temática

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Social Project Melgar, Colombia

Ven a disfrutar de la naturaleza de Melgar en Colombia.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 day to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Homestay Malleco, Chile

Proyecto trabajo con el piñón y turismo

16h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Kitchen Hand Social Work
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Village Andrés Ibáñez Province, Bolivia

🌿🏡 ¡Únete a la Construcción de una EcoAldea en Bolivia! 🏡🌿

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals

Hotel Bahía Solano, Colombia

"Voluntariado de barman en el paraíso de Bahía Solano"

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Gachetá, Colombia

Conecta con la esencia de la vida en nuestra finca agroturística!

32h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals

Holistic Center Cananéia, Brazil

Helping in Home schooling our 7 years old child

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care Cooking
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Santa Marta, Colombia

Help Build an Ecolodge! Remodel & Launch in Tayrona, Santa Marta

18h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Paraibuna, Brazil

Venha fazer parte de nosso sonho e ajude com Bioconstrução!

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 2.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Mendoza, Argentina

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento de finca en Mendoza, Argentina!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals

Non-Profit Project Huancayo, Peru

Be part of our Educational support project with Andean children

30h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Descubre Bolivia mientras ayudas nuestro hostal!

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

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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