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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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Farm Morretes, Brazil

Voluntáriado na natureza

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Ayudanos a dejar el espacio mas bonito y agradable

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Artista de Mural - Pintura ou Graffiti 🎨

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Holistic Center La Plata, Argentina

Ayudanos con las tareas y disfrutá la paz del lugar :)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Curta o forró e ajude na cozinha com boa energia e ritmo

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Guest House La Pedrera, Uruguay

Ayúdanos a preparar nuestro hospedaje para el verano! ☀️🌿

22h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Homestay São Francisco do Sul, Brazil

🏖️ Share Experiences & Build Friendships by the Beach 🌊✨

10h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing Teaching Languages
From 3 days to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Farm Albán, Colombia

Catequistas y Misioneros Católicos o Animadores de Juventud.

20h/week Arts Social Work
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Celendín, Peru

General help in the middle of nature

16h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 4.5

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Do you love English and want to practice your Spanish too?Join us

24h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Tarapoto, Peru

Show your art and enjoy your stay in Tarapoto

20h/week Arts
At least 3 days Private Room
  • 5.0

Social Project Tena, Ecuador

Come help with Eco projects in the Amazon Jungle of Ecuador!

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Armação dos Búzios, Brazil

Venha curtir Búzios e nos ajude cuidando da casa e do jardim.

20h/week Animal Care Cleaning Gardening
From 20 to 60 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Maceió, Brazil

Cuide da nossa casa e curta as belezas de Alagoas

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Camping Paraty, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar e conhecer o Paraíso

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 7 to 9 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Ecological Reserve Angelópolis, Colombia

Ven y participa en nuestro proyecto en Colombia

10h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent
  • 4.0
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works