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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

1577 opportunities found

Hostel Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Experiencia Chapada Dos Veadeiros - Organização e limpeza

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Santarém, Brazil

Ayude a construir en Madera y bioconstruccion

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Cavalcante, Brazil

Nos ajude no paisagismo de nosso espaço e aproveite a Chapada

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Surf Camp Pichilemu, Chile

Ayudante polivalente en Surf Camp para menores 🏄‍♂️🌊

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Child Care Teaching Sports
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Concarán, Argentina

VOLUNTARIO PARA DIFERENTES TAREAS

24h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Animal Shelter Campoalegre, Colombia

Join our vegan sanctuary to help dogs and cats in need

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Social Work
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Other Santarém, Brazil

Cuida da hospedagem em meio à natureza 🌱

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Santarém, Brazil

Jardinagem & manutenção com propósito 🌿

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Santarém, Brazil

Deixe sua arte florescer por aqui 🎨🌈

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

English Speaking practice in Cuenca

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Pijao, Colombia

Jardinería y agricultura

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Paraje La Coronilla, Uruguay

Conocé el bambú mientras creamos una escuela para la vida

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Paraje La Coronilla, Uruguay

Naturaleza en Acción: Huerta Estival para Aprender y Crecer.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Itanhaém, Brazil

Manutenção & Reforma/Construção

20h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Homestay Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

🐾 Voluntariado con perros y jardinería en plena naturaleza

18h/week Building & Repairing Pet Sitting Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve Manu, Peru

Necesitamos ayuda con reforestacion y concervacion de la selva

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

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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