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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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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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Eco Lodge Paraty, Brazil

Learning experiences in the wild!

24h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Paraty, Brazil

Enjoy nature, video and photograph it for us!

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5

Permaculture project Valparaíso, Chile

Permacultura, jardines, huertas, mantencion Deck, aire puro!!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
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Permaculture project Viamão, Brazil

Ajude a plantar e aumentar a biodiversidade em nosso sítio perto de Porto Alegre/RS! =)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Private School Trujillo, Peru

Teach your language and live an unforgettable experience

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

Are you a yoga teacher? Come help our eco-friendly hotel!

15h/week Teaching Sports
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve La Calera, Colombia

🌿 Apoyo en la cocina y vida sostenible 🌞

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 10 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Serra Negra, Brazil

We must be seen and remembered to truly live in today's world

32h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Shared Home Itapevi, Brazil

Local tranquilo prox. SP / Peaceful retreat near São Paulo

20h/week Kitchen Hand Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 7 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Camaçari, Brazil

Preciso de ajuda em minhas redes sociais e site.

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Talara Province, Peru

VERANO 2025 / Lobitos / Buenas Vibras

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Non-Profit Project Jaguaruna, Brazil

Venha e ajuda com projetos e atividades diárias!

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 day to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Inn Florianópolis, Brazil

Vaga masculina noturna– Canasvieiras, Florianópolis

24h/week Administration Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Llanquihue, Chile

Bed&breakfast en Puerto Montt

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Permaculture project La Esmeraldaaa, Uruguay

Proyecto Sustentable: Naturaleza y Comunidad en Uruguay

24h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Other Valdivia, Chile

🌟 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo! Buscamos Voluntarios 🌿🏡

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

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