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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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Ecological Reserve Tambopata, Peru

Social Media Volunteer in the Amazon Rainforest 🐦📸

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hotel Malleco, Chile

Ayudanos a crear una ecoescuela en las montañas.

30h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 5 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Camaçari, Brazil

Venha vivenciar uma Ecovila no Litoral Norte da Bahia.

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Ecological Reserve Quindío, Colombia

Proyecto autosostenible en Quindío – ¡Ayúdanos en nuestra huerta!

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Biritiba Mirim, Brazil

🌱🍽️ Farm-to-Table: Garden & Kitchen in the Atlantic Forest 🇧🇷

32h/week Social Work Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • New

Homestay Concarán, Argentina

VOLUNTARIO PARA DIFERENTES TAREAS

24h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Lontras, Brazil

Voluntário(a) para Preparo de Refeições Coletivas

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

Gardening & School Maintenance

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Chilecito, Argentina

🧹🎨 Ayuda en Limpieza y Mantenimiento – Chilecito (Argentina)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos con aseo y recepción de los huéspedes =)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Lontras, Brazil

🏡 Ajudante em Bioconstrução em um Sítio de Permacultura no Sul

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 days to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Penápolis, Brazil

CULTURA INTEGRAL

24h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 7 days Private Room 3 meals

Guest House Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Voluntário para Obra e Reparos (Elétrica/Hidráulica)

6h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 30 days Tent 3 meals
  • 2.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Pedro de Toledo, Brazil

Bora fazer a diferença nesse mundão?!

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Itanhaém, Brazil

Manutenção & Reforma/Construção

20h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Other Cananéia, Brazil

Receba turistas e sirva pratos típico no Rancho!

32h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 7 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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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