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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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1472 opportunities found

Hostel Palhoça, Brazil

Desfrute da Guarda do Embaú enquanto nos ajuda no Hostel!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 5 to 10 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

NGO Máncora, Peru

Social Media and Marketing Support for Childrens NGO in Peru

25h/week Photography Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Malalcahuello, Chile

Ayuda con tareas de campo en un entorno de montana

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 8 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Camping Cruz, Brazil

Cuide, repare e cultive no camping e desfrute de Preá e região.

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Farmstay Zamora Canton, Ecuador

Live Off-Grid in the Andes: Nature, Simplicity & Purpose

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room

Eco Village Provincia de Tayacaja, Peru

Be part of the most authentic experience of non-tourist Peru.

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals

Animal Shelter Cuenca, Ecuador

Alimentando animales y mejorando su calidad de vida

30h/week Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Santa Marta, Colombia

Ven y ayúdanos a crear contenido/marketing !

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Santa Marta, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos con la recepción y mantenimiento en Colombia.

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge San Marcos Sierras, Argentina

Bioconstrucción y Agricultura Orgánica en Argentina

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

Homestay Villavicencio, Colombia

Enséñame ingles y conoce Colombia.

10h/week Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Private School Urubamba Province, Peru

Come help our climbing business and enjoy Peru!

24h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 3.0

Permaculture project Coronel Vidal, Argentina

Ven y se parte de nuestra escuela en la naturaleza

32h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Sustainable Community Pedro Vicente Maldonado, Ecuador

Turismo y Arte. Vida Rural

17h/week Social Work Child Care
From 20 days to 7 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Cautín, Chile

Te esperamos a pasos del hermoso Parque Nacional Conguillio

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Hostel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Ven a formar parte de nuestro equipo y disfrutá Puerto Iguazú! :)

30h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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