Travel connected
Become a member by 02/28/2026 and get 10% OFF at Holafly!
Search

Filtering by:

  • South America
  • Basic Internet Access

Destination

Program Types

Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

Availability

Last minute

Needs help immediately
Feb
2026
Mar
2026
Apr
2026
May
2026
Jun
2026
Jul
2026

How do you help

Host type

Style

Hours of collaboration per week

Up to 32h

Travel Length

Meals

Accommodations

Additional Benefits

Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1565 opportunities found

Hospitality Pucón, Chile

🌟 ¡Únete a Nuestro Equipo Gastronómico en el Lodge! 🍽️

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Village Candelaria Department, Argentina

Voluntariado para el ENCUENTRO CONTINENTAL DE COMUNIDADES

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Kitchen Hand Social Work
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Machu Picchu, Peru

Atención en restobar.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
See all

A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Hostel Machu Picchu, Peru

¡Ayuda a Difundir la Magia de Machu Picchu en las Redes Sociales!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Other Talca, Chile

Únete a mi proyecto de darle vida a la casa!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve Palena, Chile

Conserva el bosque templado y vive la magia de la Patagonia

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Cautín, Chile

✨🌿 Vive y ayuda en una casa de campo en el sur de Chile 🌿✨

16h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Camping El Bolsón, Argentina

Manos a la obra! (Bio construcción, jardín, pintura y limpieza)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Caraz, Peru

Kitchen help but flexible for projects

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Shared Home Buenos Aires, Argentina

🎨 Casa compartida y proyecto cultural en Buenos Aires.

10h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Crear videos y fotos para el marketing del hostal

25h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Ametista do Sul, Brazil

Complejo arqueoastronomico Ametista do sul

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Holistic Center Ametista do Sul, Brazil

APRENDE COCINA PERUANA en el sur de Brasil

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Paraty, Brazil

*Closed *Closed *Closed*Closed *Closed *Closed*Closed *Closed

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 2 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Brandsen, Argentina

🍽️❤️ Ayudanos a compartir nuestro amor por la familia y la cocina

23h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • New

Farmstay Parque Cabo Polonio, Uruguay

🌿 Viví Cabo Polonio desde Adentro en Villa Paz

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 5 days Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

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. 

3 things I learned from biking across South AmericaTravelling with a disability in South America

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. 

20 best cities to solo travel in South America2 weeks vacation in South America for free? It is possible!

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