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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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Permaculture project Guararema, Brazil

Ajude a construir um lar sustentável em Guararema-SP

24h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Riobamba, Ecuador

Ven y enseña ingles a dos personas!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Calarcá, Colombia

¡Vive en una Finca Cafetera en el Corazón del Quindío! ☕🌿

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
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Social Project Mendoza, Argentina

Help us in our Foundation for young disabled people in Mendoza

25h/week Gardening Child Care Arts Social Work
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Arica, Chile

Ven a vivir una experiencia increíble de turismo y voluntariado!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Cautín Province, Chile

Ayúdanos a crear nuevas experiencias

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Páramo, Colombia

Ayúdanos en nuestro alojamiento rural en Colombia

30h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Cleaning Farming
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Sigchos, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con cuidado y enseñanza de un niño =)

16h/week Child Care
At least 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

NGO Cantón de Loreto, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con clases de idioma y mantenimiento =)

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Popayán, Colombia

Ayuda en proyecto de Bioconstrución y permacultura en Colombia

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 10 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Monteiro Lobato, Brazil

Aprenda práticas de Permacultura e Bioconstrução

25h/week Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 5 days Tent 2 meals

Eco Lodge Canoas, Peru

Chef y asistente de cocina en Canoas de Punta Sal

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

Sustainable Community São Thomé das Letras, Brazil

Ajude a alimentar um sonho comunitário - cozinha vegetariana!

25h/week Cooking
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Departamento Capital (Tucumán), Argentina

Promote the rights of LGBT seniors! :) 🌈

12h/week Music Elderly Care Social Work
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Social Project Departamento Capital (Tucumán), Argentina

Capture incredible moments, share them on social media, and share your art

18h/week Video Making Social Media Content Writer Music
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Social Project Departamento Capital (Tucumán), Argentina

Better quality of life!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

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