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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1579 opportunities found

Farmstay Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestra pequeña granja familiar con raíces indígenas.

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hotel Guatapé, Colombia

Transformación Digital y Procesos Hoteleros

25h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Bartending
From 2 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Maresias, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no café da manha e almoço na Lanchonete Caiçara

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Permaculture project São Pedro de Alcântara, Brazil

Ecofarming

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Hostel Alter do Chão, Brazil

🧹🌴 Ajude na Limpeza e Viva o Caribe Brasileiro em Alter do Chão

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Ecological Reserve Oxapampa, Peru

Ayúdanos a capturar la flora y fauna local, con tu cámara!

15h/week Photography
From 5 days to 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Morretes, Brazil

Aprenda agrofloresta na prática!

20h/week Farming Gardening
From 10 to 14 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Other Puyo, Ecuador

AyÚdanos creando contenido sobre nuestro proyecto en la selva

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 4 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Non-Profit Project Medellín, Colombia

Come join us as a social volunteer in Colombia! :)

20h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Brumadinho, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com nosso projeto de jardinagem

25h/week Cleaning Farming
From 10 days to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Soure, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com o Hostel na ilha de Marajó

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Quer tornar nosso Centro Cultural um espaço Tecnológico ?

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Turvo, Brazil

Vivências de um Eco Park com natureza, cachoeira e aventuras :)

32h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alter do Chão, Brazil

Seja um voluntario recepcionista noturno e conheça Alter do Chão

25h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

General tasks at the B&B / maintenance, cleaning, and gardening

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Study and improvement of Business Sustainability

20h/week Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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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