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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 Village Conde, Brazil

Venha ajudar nossa Comunidade

22h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Socorro, Brazil

We are looking for people interested ayahuasca, and well-being!

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Animal Care Gardening
From 1 week to 15 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hospitality Palhoça, Brazil

O litoral está lhe chamando!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
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Hostel Ollantaytambo, Peru

Disfruta Ollantaytambo: Voluntariado en Housekeeping y Recepción

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

Inn Urupema, Brazil

"Criação de Conteúdos Visuais para Mídias Sociais

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Hostal Barrio Italia - Turno Limpieza y Recepción

27h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Hostel Entre las Cascadas....Recepción nocturna

20h/week Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel São João Del Rei, Brazil

Venha voluntariar e conheça as cidades históricas de Minas Gerais

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Permaculture project Copacabana, Bolivia

¡Ayúdanos a cuidar el agua y el Lago Titicaca en Bolivia!

21h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Farming
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Pucallpa, Peru

Help us build an alchemical eco hostel in the jungle and enjoy nature!

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0

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

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Bartenders and kitchen hand wonder wanted!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro bar y disfruta Ecuador!

23h/week Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Eco Village Minas, Argentina

Geodesic Dome construction - Construcción de Domo Geodésico

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Farm Valdivia, Chile

Help us preserve our farm, park, garden, Mantainance of buildings

30h/week Farming Gardening Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Farmstay Easter Island, Chile

🌿 Aventura Ecológica en Valparaíso: ¡Ayuda en Nuestro Proyecto Sostenible y Viva la Cultura Rapa Nui!

30h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 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