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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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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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Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

17 opportunities found

Guest House Coronel Dorrego, Argentina

Conoce esta playa única en Argentina y respira naturaleza!

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Macaé, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em uma fazenda familiar e viva dias no campo! :)

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Lobitos, Peru

🐾 Help Care for Rescued Dogs by the Beach in Northern Peru 🌊

24h/week Animal Care Gardening Cleaning Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Homestay General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Casa de playa en Argentina

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 day Team Dorm

Permaculture project Serra Grande, Brazil

🌱✨ Venha co-criar um espaço eco-pedagógico conosco!

20h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 day to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals

Boat Salinas, Ecuador

🌅 ¡Vive la experiencia frente al mar en Salinas, Ecuador!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Ven y ayúdanos con la parte ecológica de nuestro hostal!

24h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

We need someone with motivation to help our hostel =)

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending Reception Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Algarrobo/El Quisco, Chile

Colabora en un hostal ecológico

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay La Floresta, Uruguay

Are you ready to have fun while helping me repair my house?!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 days to 2 months Private Room
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Sasaima, Colombia

Welcome to my permaculture proyect in Bogotá

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 3.5

Hostel Mar del Plata, Argentina

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostel en Mar del Plata, Argentina!

27h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Surf Camp Pacasmayo, Peru

Ven y ayúdanos con el mantenimiento del hotel!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Hostel roots no meio da floresta. cachoeira e praia na regiao.

18h/week Gardening Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Farm Pedernales, Ecuador

Vive frente al Oceano Pacifico en Ecuador!

30h/week Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Pichilemu, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostal como recepcionista, en limpieza y otras tareas.

28h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 3 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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