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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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Hostel Arequipa, Peru

Morning Magic: Reception & Cleaning and learn Peruvian Culture!

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Guaymallén, Argentina

Permacultura Rural. Construcción de Huertas, plantación y siembra

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Guaymallén, Argentina

Permacultura Rural. Bioconstrucción de Cabaña para Viajeres

25h/week Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Holistic Center Sangolquí, Ecuador

Imagen del Centro Holístico de Yoga TURE

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals

Farm Aratuípe, Brazil

Agrofloresta e capoeira - produzindo alimentos organicos

24h/week Gardening Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 23 days to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bucaramanga, Colombia

Buscamos voluntarios con habilidad para pintar murales!

12h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 3 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cuenca, Ecuador

Volunteer experience at a boutique hostel

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Delfinópolis, Brazil

Seja bem-vindo(a) ao Recanto Ecológico e Pousada Vale do Céu

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Parnaíba, Brazil

Recepção Noite

25h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Help at front desk and make new friends!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Comunidad Originario Pampa de Lampas, Peru

Eco-Project Helper (Building and Gardening)

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Social Project Comunidad Originario Pampa de Lampas, Peru

Community Care & Projects Assistant

30h/week Animal Care Kitchen Hand Arts Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Ecological Reserve Cotacachi, Ecuador

Learn all about the cloud forest and help with it's conservation

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Village Colon, Colombia

Ayuda cocinando y limpiando

16h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Villavicencio, Colombia

Hermoso Hostal en los llanos orientales de Colombia

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Maracanã, Brazil

🏝️ Venha viver a experiência Maiandeua na Ilha de Algodoal-PA

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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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