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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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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Ecological Reserve San Antonio del Tequendama, Colombia

Actividades de conservación y educación en una Reserva Natural

30h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Pilcaniyeu, Argentina

Conoce Bariloche como voluntario en casa particular

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

NGO Pasca, Colombia

Experiencia de huerta y cultivos orgánicos en un paraíso verde

25h/week Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
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Hostel Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Faça parte da nossa equipe enquanto conhece o Caribe Brasileiro

24h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Camping Uberlândia, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter o camping organizado e se conecte à natureza

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Inn Santo Hilario, Brazil

Ajude em nosso Hotel e conheça o mar de Minas 😄

32h/week Party Promoter Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Sasaima, Colombia

Vengan vivir una experiencia rural colombiana !

25h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Barra do Garças, Brazil

Faxina geral, Reparos, limpeza de quintal e canteiros

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Caqueza, Colombia

Ayúdanos con la permacultura en nuestro Camping y disfruta de la naturaleza en Cundinamarca

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Albán, Colombia

Grabar videos tipo documental o publicidad, fotografia de eventos

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Medeiros, Brazil

Nos ajude a criar uma fazenda sustentável no interior de Minas!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farmstay Terenos, Brazil

Venha voluntariar na natureza, no portal do pantanal!

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Gigante, Colombia

Recibe a nuestros huéspedes y alimenta los animales de la granja

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Samaná, Colombia

¿Quieres ser artífice del embellecimiento de este paraíso?

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Samaná, Colombia

Quieres ser co-anfitrión de nuestros hermosos hostales y casas?

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Permaculture project Ciríaco, Brazil

Trabalho voluntário no nosso projeto de permacultura! :)

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 3 meals

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