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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

224 opportunities found

Farmstay Carmelo, Uruguay

Be part of a hands-on journey

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening
From 15 to 60 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Speaking & Culture Coach for Students

22h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Mompós, Colombia

¡Ayuda en nuestro albergue y disfruta de Colombia!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Kitchen Hand
At least 10 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com midias sociais, e fotos São Sebastião

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Homestay Lima Province, Peru

Help in our homestay and enjoy in the safest, most turistic and most modern place in Lima :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Camping Pucón, Chile

Ayúdanos en Nuestro Camping Mientras Exploras Pucón, Chile

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Brasília, Brazil

Venha entreter e se entreter no cerrado

25h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Brasília, Brazil

Quer conhecer as belezas do cerrado? Vem com a gente! :)

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

ayuda en redes sociales

25h/week Party Promoter Video Making Photography Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

🌟 ¡Te necesitamos en uno de los mejores hostales de Bogotá! 🇨🇴

25h/week Night Shift Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Lençóis, Brazil

Cuide da nossa casa e do nosso gato e curta a Chapada Diamantina

20h/week Farming Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Lençóis, Brazil

Cuide dos nossos gatinhos e curta a Chapada Diamantina

20h/week Farming Gardening Cleaning Animal Care
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en Colombia

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 10 to 28 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado electricista

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 8 to 12 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Trujillo, Peru

English Teacher for Spanish-Speaking Children

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Trujillo, Peru

Come help us as a surf instructor and enjoy the beach in Peru

15h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Teaching Sports Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works