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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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Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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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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Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Voluntario para Hostal en Valparaíso

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

Camping Cruz de Caña, Argentina

Se vountário en Argentina en un lugar maravilloso! ;)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Permaculture project Nova Petrópolis, Brazil

Construa nosso projeto conosco! Aprenda bioconstrução!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
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Permaculture project Nova Petrópolis, Brazil

Precisamos de pessoas que nos ajudem com nossos jardins

30h/week Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Inn São Roque de Minas, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em nossa pousada na Serra da Canastra

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 7 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Venha integrar nosso time e conheça Porto Seguro! :)

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Eco Village Candelaria Department, Argentina

Pasantía en Permacultura y Comunidad en Argentina

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Cautín, Chile

Ayúdanos a mejorar nuestro servicio en Pucón!

30h/week Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Hospitality São Sebastião, Brazil

Ajude a cuidar de um Ateliê de Arte/casa na Praia :)

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 7 days Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Santa Cruz Cabralia, Brazil

Nos ajude a capturar o melhor do nosso chalé!

20h/week Photography Video Making
From 3 days to 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0

Hotel Tarapoto, Peru

Live an unforgettable experience in Tarapoto! Be part of our kit

28h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 1 to 7 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Copacabana, Bolivia

Gran experiencia a orillas del lago Titicaca!!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Animal Shelter Puyo, Ecuador

Build environments for rescued animals in Ecuador

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Animal Shelter Puyo, Ecuador

Amazon Animal Care and Rescue

30h/week Animal Care Gardening Cleaning Arts
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Trujillo, Peru

Come help our social project in Peru!

25h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room

Inn São Gonçalo do Amarante, Brazil

Clean services supervisor and purchasing control

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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