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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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Farmstay Angelopolis, Colombia

Social media, digital marketing, sales, database,projects.

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Ubalá, Colombia

🌍✨Buscamos Voluntarios Creativos para Redes Sociales y Marketing

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Palora, Ecuador

Help us with Social Media Volunteer in an Amazonian Eco-Farm – Ec

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Farmstay Malacatos, Ecuador

Volunteer at a Off-Grid Farm Homestead in the mountains Ecuador

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Malacatos, Ecuador

Help with Montessori education 2y daughter on our off-grid farm

16h/week Gardening Child Care Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hospitality Corongo Provincia, Peru

Únete a nuestro Hotel equipo en Corongo, Provincia de Ancash Perú

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Ecological Reserve La Paloma, Uruguay

Voluntario

24h/week Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Boat Salinas, Ecuador

🌅 ¡Vive la experiencia frente al mar en Salinas, Ecuador!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent

Eco Lodge Puerto Quito, Ecuador

The Learning Spark: Volunteer Catalyst

28h/week Cooking Cleaning Arts Social Work
From 3 to 5 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 3.5

Ecological Reserve Cusco, Peru

Help at our Natural Reserve and café right behind Machu Picchu!

25h/week Gardening Administration Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Luján de Cuyo, Argentina

Vive la montaña! Sé voluntario en un Hostel Bar

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Private School Zipaquirá, Colombia

Comparte vivencias con nuestros estudiantes, mientras aprenden

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Village Provincia de Tayacaja, Peru

Disfruta del día a día Peruano y vive una experiencia unica

20h/week Elderly Care
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Ecological Reserve Alagoa, Brazil

Desenvolvedor de Infraestrutura no Brasil – Construa, Crie e Cresça em Meio à Natureza! 🌿🏕️

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Huancayo, Peru

Learn Spanish in Peru While Helping

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farm Latacunga, Ecuador

Come to ECUADOR if you're in Love with roses

20h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works