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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

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

289 opportunities found

Homestay Itanhaém, Brazil

Ajude com Redes Sociais e Faça Parte da Nossa Família, Itanhaém!

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

Homestay Palmas, Brazil

In Touch With Nature and Your True Nature: A Unique Experience

15h/week Photography Video Making
From 2 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Fortim, Brazil

Vamos criar uma horta juntos

20h/week Farming Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Psicólogo (a) em uma Eco Fazenda

32h/week Social Work
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Vergara, Colombia

Artista de Sabores y Experiencias: Ayuda en Bar y Cocina

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Vergara, Colombia

Creador/a de Arte y Recuerdos: Deja Tu Marca en Nuestro Espacio

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Arquiteto(a) Voluntário(a) no Projeto Ecolibrium

32h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Creative Videomaker - Eco Volunteer

32h/week Video Making
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Palmas, Brazil

In Touch With Nature and Your True Nature: A Unique Experience

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Web Developer / Designer

32h/week Web Developer
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Help us expand our physical and mental flexibility

20h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Inn Fortim, Brazil

Beachside Pousada: Join Us in Fortim for Creative Projects

20h/week Cleaning Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Fortim, Brazil

Vamos trabalhar juntos no site e no Instagram da pousada :)

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Arequipa, Peru

Help us decorate our space for rafting and kayaking!

15h/week Arts Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Ilhéus, Brazil

Ensinar idioma num ambiente afro brasileiro perto do mar

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Homestay Medellín, Colombia

Ayudame a Grabar contenido para Redes Sociales

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

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