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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

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Hostel Aracaju, Brazil

🛏️ Seja voluntário em Aracaju – Experiência no Hostel!

28h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Itarema, Brazil

Ajude a Recepcionar Viajantes na Ilha do Guajiru 🌴

28h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Social Project Santa Marta, Colombia

Rewilding en la Sierra: huerto, selva y comunidad.

25h/week Farming Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
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Farmstay San Francisco de Satipo, Peru

🌿 Live, Create & Share on Our Artistic Farm in Satipo🎨🌱

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

✨📲 Ayudanos en las redes sociales - Social Media & Marketing🏡

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia

Guest Experience & Hospitality Helper in la Sierra

25h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Holistic Center Fredonia, Colombia

Email Copywriter for LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat

20h/week Content Writer
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Private School Pitalito, Colombia

Volunteer teaching English and enjoy free tours in Colombia! 🎒💬

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Camping Jardín, Colombia

Teach us Spanish and help us with small tasks around the Glamping

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Arts Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

RECEPCIÓN NOCTURNA 🌙

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm São Pedro de Alcântara, Brazil

Refúgio na natureza para nômades digitais - Agroecologia

10h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Medellín, Colombia

Ayudame a Grabar contenido para Redes Sociales

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Social Project Comunidad Originario Pampa de Lampas, Peru

indigenous permaculture and sustainable building techniques

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Guest House Cabo Frio, Brazil

Cabo Frio: cuidar da casa e pegar uma praia no paraíso!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn Lima Duarte, Brazil

Ajude a Cuidar de uma Pousada Incrível em Ibitipoca! 🏡🎨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Andrés Eloy Blanco, Venezuela

🌿 Danos tu apoyo en una Ecoaldea en Venezuela

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 3 days Team Dorm 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