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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

257 opportunities found

Non-Profit Project Chanchamayo, Peru

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y limpieza en nuestra casa cultural!

25h/week Animal Care Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Farm Santo Antônio do Itambé, Brazil

Venha ajudar uma casa simples, de roça em meio a natureza!

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 days to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

Farmstay Malacatos, Ecuador

Help with Montessori education 2y daughter on our off-grid farm

16h/week Gardening Child Care Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
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Inn Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Conecte-se com a natureza: Voluntariado em pousada em Riacho Doce

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Malacatos, Ecuador

Volunteer at a Off-Grid Farm Homestead in the mountains Ecuador

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Ecological Reserve São Miguel Arcanjo, Brazil

Jardinagem e pintura / intercâmbio de idiomas

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Animal Shelter Ahuano, Ecuador

Teaching & learning at a wildlife rescue center

32h/week Child Care
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm La Mana, Ecuador

Conozcas las técnicas de ganadería de leche en Ecuador!

30h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay San Andrés de Giles Partido, Argentina

Deja tu huella en un lugar especial. Co-cremos un espacio mágico!

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 5 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Candelaria Department, Argentina

Pasantía en Permacultura y Comunidad en Argentina

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Tona, Colombia

Help in hosting restaurant & Reception at hostel and enjoy the nature in Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Farm Tibasosa, Colombia

Sé parte de la creación de un santuario de vida en la montaña.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Tena, Ecuador

Food forest maintainance

25h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm bejuma, Venezuela

Come help us with animals at our farm in Venezuela! :)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hotel Tigre, Argentina

Colaborá en mantenimiento y jardinería en la isla del Delta Bs.As

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Farm El Carmen de Chucuri, Colombia

Ayúdanos a capturar la dulce magia del cacao!

25h/week Photography
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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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