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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

27 opportunities found

NGO ICA, Peru

1.- "Semillas de Salud " Contribuyendo a los ODS 3,4,15.

20h/week Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO ICA, Peru

" Sinchi Warmi " Contribuyendo a los ODS 3,5, 8 ,10

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO ICA, Peru

"Green Travel Challaca "Contribuyendo a los ODS 8,12,13,15,17

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Non-Profit Project Cuenca, Ecuador

Come help us with our permaculture project and healing center

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Latacunga, Ecuador

Practice English/Spanish and hike the Andes, Cotopaxi

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Ilhéus, Brazil

Ensinar idioma num ambiente afro brasileiro perto do mar

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Pedro Vicente Maldonado, Ecuador

Turismo y Arte. Vida Rural

17h/week Social Work Child Care
From 20 days to 7 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School Bahía Blanca, Argentina

Conversation meetings host

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Pueblo nuevo 5145 zulia Venezuela, Venezuela

Ayúdanos al cultivo de plátanos y aprovecha el campo!

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Other Anapoima, Colombia

Atención para el adulto mayor

20h/week Social Work
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Other Anapoima, Colombia

Atención en Fisioterapia para el adulto mayor

20h/week Social Work
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Private School Urubamba Province, Peru

Come help our climbing business and enjoy Peru!

24h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 3.0

Social Project Floridablanca, Colombia

Help us transform the lives through nature and horse therapy!

20h/week Animal Care Painting & Decorating Teaching Languages Social Work
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Cienaga, Colombia

Ayuda con trabajo social en nuestra casa cultural en Colombia =)

20h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Vichuquen, Chile

El desarrollo en armonía es posible

30h/week Social Work Farming
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Farm Granada, Colombia

¡Pasa tiempo en una finca en Colombia y aprende mucho!

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 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