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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

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Farm Cuenca, Ecuador

🌾Siembra, Cosecha y Vida Sostenible💚

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Sustainable Community Cristina, Brazil

Live in connection with nature while helping on our farm.

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

EXPERIENCIA Y PRODUCCIÓN

28h/week Video Making
From 30 days to 10 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately
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Eco Lodge guachaca, Colombia

Vive, Conecta y Transforma en Playa Bonita

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Experience the Andes culture while caring for Peruvian elders

25h/week Teaching Sports Arts Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Bartender / Breakfast Assistant

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Aysén Region, Chile

Live like a local in the Patagonian mountains

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Private School Quito, Ecuador

Carry out arts and crafts activities at our English institute.

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Arts Music
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Murillo, Bolivia

Volunteer at our family ecolodge and camping near La Paz, Bolivia

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Eco Lodge Filandia, Colombia

Diseño & Cuidado de Jardines: Verde, Arte & Naturaleza 🌱🎨

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • New

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Voluntária agrofloresta exclusiva para mulheres

32h/week Farming Gardening
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hotel Inirida, Colombia

Sé Parte de Nuestra Familia en la Selva Colombiana 🌳🤝

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 10 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • New

Farm Comendador Gomes, Brazil

Administre uma loja colaborativa

30h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

Events and Guest Experience Host in Andean Holistic Community🌈

20h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

🎉🎶 Help Create Unforgettable Moments and Have Fun Too! 🎧💃

25h/week Bartending Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Comendador Gomes, Brazil

Implantar Loja On.line

30h/week Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 2 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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