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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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1457 opportunities found

Sustainable Community João Pessoa, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no hostel em João Pessoa, Brasil

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 1.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Santa Vitória do Palmar, RS, Brazil

Quer viver com cavalos e ajudar?

16h/week Content Writer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Ushuaia, Argentina

Recepcionista y limpieza del hostal en Ushuaia =)

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
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Guest House Provincia de Tarma, Peru

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Perú

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Provincia de Tarma, Peru

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y cuidado de animales en Tarma, Peru!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Mendoza, Argentina

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento de finca en Mendoza, Argentina!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals

Hostel Pisac/Calca, Peru

Ayúdanos y disfruta 1 rincón de cielo en el Valle Sagrado

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Permaculture project Serra Negra, Brazil

Revolucionando a cafeicultura: plantando um cafezal agroflorestal

32h/week Farming
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Inn Barreirinhas, Brazil

Manutenção em pousada em Atins

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Camping Támesis, Colombia

🍴 Buscamos Amantes de la Cocina en Colombia 🌿

25h/week Cooking
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Ecological Reserve Bagua Province, Peru

Nómada Digital: Creador de contenido en tiempo libre

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hostel TRANCOSO, Brazil

Venha preparar o café da manha mais gostoso de Trancoso!

25h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

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
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Únete a nuestro equipo como Bartender! :)

24h/week Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Chiloé Province, Chile

¡Vive una experiencia en el mejor restaurant de Chiloé! 🐟

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Farm Arraial d´Ajuda, Brazil

Arraial d´Ajuda: cultivo agroflorestal entre mata atlântica e mar

20h/week Farming Gardening
From 10 days to 1 month Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • 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.

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