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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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Hostel Ancud, Chile

Vive en una casa tradicional en la Isla grande de Chiloé

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

compartamos nuestras comidas tipicas

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

saca una foto y compartamos

30h/week Photography Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

Ven a pasar unos días en un jardín junto al mar :)

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Inn Praia de Cumbuco, Brazil

Você + recepção com carinho = match perfeito 💛

28h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning
From 20 days to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Chiloe, Chile

Ayudanos a mantener la calefacción de nuestros Lodge en Chiloe

32h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

casa de campo ayudanos a cuidar la tierra

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Paraje La Coronilla, Uruguay

Conocé el bambú mientras creamos una escuela para la vida

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Nísia Floresta, Brazil

Ajuda nas Redes Sociais com produção de Vídeos

30h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Village Nísia Floresta, Brazil

Agrofloresta na Prática - Aprenda como cuidar da terra!

30h/week Farming Gardening
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

NGO Lima Province, Peru

Auxiliar de maestro del nivel inicial en ONG de Lima Perú

25h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

NGO Lima Province, Peru

Ayudanos como Maestro de Talleres en nuetsra ONG en Perú

25h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

NGO Lima Province, Peru

Ayuda como Maestro Sombra a un niño en nuestra ONG de Peru

25h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Inn Joinville, Brazil

✨ Terapias Massagem – Massagistas & Atendimento aos Hóspedes

10h/week Teaching Sports Party Promoter
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room

Farmstay Jarinu, Brazil

🌿 Ajude a Deixar Nossa Chácara Mais Bonita e Produtiva!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Recepção, limpeza e lavagem dos Chalés

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 15 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works