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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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Non-Profit School Conde, Brazil

Vem aprender e colaborar em jardinagem e manutenção da casa

10h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 9 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School Conde, Brazil

Vem aprender e colaborar nas mídias e saberes ancestrais :)

10h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Jericó, Colombia

Volunteer at a coffee farm while taking a two week Spanish course

15h/week Social Work Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Sustainable Community Viamão, Brazil

Ajude com bioconstrução & Permacultura no nosso sítio perto de Porto Alegre/RS! =)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Farming
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Antônio Carlos, Brazil

Marcenaria!. Criar, reaproveitar e pintar; manter roça caminhos.

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 6 to 15 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Cajamarca, Peru

Ayudanos a hacer crecer nuestro negocio a través de las redes!

30h/week Photography Party Promoter Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Lima Province, Peru

Help in our homestay and enjoy in the safest, most turistic and most modern place in Lima :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Farm Amparo, Brazil

Ajude com a hospitalidade e produção de experiências

20h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center San Rafael, Colombia

Ayúdanos con bioconstrucción y viva una inmersión en una Comunidad Multicultural =)

24h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Child Care
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Ibagué, Colombia

Ayudamos a embellecer nuestro jardín y proyecto de piscicultura

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Ayúdanos con limpieza de nuestros espacios!

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 2.0

Social Project Cabo Frio, Brazil

Mergulhe na beleza da região dos lagos do Rio e ajude a compartilhar histórias impactantes por meio de filmes e design

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 15 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

NGO ICA, Peru

1.- "Semillas de Salud " Contribuyendo a los ODS 3,4,15.

20h/week Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO ICA, Peru

" Sinchi Warmi " Contribuyendo a los ODS 3,5, 8 ,10

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO ICA, Peru

" Global Languages" Contribuyendo a la ODS 4

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO ICA, Peru

"Green Travel Challaca "Contribuyendo a los ODS 8,12,13,15,17

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

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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