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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

1584 opportunities found

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

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en Colombia

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 10 to 28 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado electricista

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 8 to 12 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Maracanã, Brazil

🏝️ Venha viver a experiência Maiandeua na Ilha de Algodoal-PA

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Puerto Inca, Peru

Web developer and Content Creator needed in Codo Del Pozuzo, Peru

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Neiva, Colombia

🌿✨ Vive Casa Saberes: Cultura, Bienestar y Hospitalidad 🏡

25h/week Night Shift
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room

NGO Puerto Inca, Peru

Illustrator and Graphic designer needed in Codo Del Pozuzo, Peru

16h/week Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Barra da Estiva, Brazil

Agrofloresta e Ecologia na Chapada Diamantina, Bahia! :)

15h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Tent
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Other Cajamarca, Peru

Want to help out at our microbrewery? 🍻

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Guarapari, Brazil

📸 Ajuda com Marketing Digital, Fotos e Vídeos em Guarapari 🌴✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Chiloe, Chile

Ayudanos a mantener la calefacción de nuestros Lodge en Chiloe

32h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Ilhéus, Brazil

🌿🔥 Restore the Land & Build a Community in Costo do Cacao

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

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

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

Hostel Itanhaém, Brazil

Manutenção & Reforma/Construção

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

Farm Albán, Colombia

Catequistas y Misioneros Católicos o Animadores de Juventud.

20h/week Arts Social Work
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

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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