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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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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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NGO Canoas de Punta Sal, Peru

Ayuda en Nuestro Restaurante en la mejor playa de Perú!

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Purranque, Chile

Pareja con experiencia en cuidado de animales y vida en el campo

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Palena Province, Chile

Ayúdanos! y conoce la entrada norte de la Patagonia Chilena

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming
From 4 days to 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Hostel San Juan, Argentina

🏡🌍 Únete a nuestro hostal en San Juan, Argentina 🇦🇷✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Other Contralmirante Villar Province, Peru

apoyo en Empresa de Turismo Nautico y hospedaje en la playa

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Sustainable Community Viamão, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com Práticas de Regeneração Ecológica =)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

NGO Canoas de Punta Sal, Peru

Cocinero/a para restaurante en Punta Sal la mejor playa del Perú!

32h/week Cooking
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with Social Media and creativity in Brazil!

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent
  • 5.0

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with reception and welcoming tourists in Brazil!

20h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Voluntariado em uma pousada nas montanhas da Mantiqueira

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Other Lima, Peru

Only for Non-Spanish speaker to improve my English fluency

7h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Inn Cunha, Brazil

Aprenda como funciona uma pousada na melhor de Cunha! :)

32h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Non-Profit Project Rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Help us with our wildlife rehabilitation center =)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Eco Lodge San Marcos Sierras, Argentina

Bioconstrucción y Agricultura Orgánica en Argentina

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Iruya, Argentina

Ayúdanos en espacio de aprendizaje práctico =)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Private School Mariquita, Colombia

Help us with conversational classes and enjoy Colombia!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

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