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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

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
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Eco Village Medellín, Colombia

Intercambio en el Paraíso de Flores de Santa Elena, Colombia

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hotel SANTA MARTA, Colombia

Buscamos voluntarios extranjeros para apoyar en recepción

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Animal Shelter Frutillar, Chile

Ayúdanos en un hotel de perros campestre en Chile🐶🌿

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Cleaning
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
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Inn Maricá, Brazil

Venha desbravar Maricá-RJ 🌿 natureza, trilhas e aprendizado

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 15 to 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hotel santa marta, Colombia

Recepción

25h/week Administration Reception
At least 7 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Front desk + fun planner + social media star = You!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter o hostel limpo e aconchegante

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 2.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Bartender - spread the good vibes & party with us!

28h/week Bartending
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Teach surfing to beginners at beachfront hostel in Ecuador

18h/week Teaching Sports
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Conheça pessoas do mundo todo curtindo Ilha Grande

28h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Bonito, Brazil

Voluntariado em Guest House acolhedora em Bonito MS 🌎

28h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hostel Cusco, Peru

¿Te apasiona la coctelería?¡Sé voluntario en nuestro Hostel!

25h/week Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Cartagena, Colombia

Promotor de actividades y apoyo en recepción.

30h/week Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Ecological Reserve Itacaré, Brazil

Professional Sculpture Artist - Drift Woods

20h/week Arts
At least 30 days Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

English Immersion Monitor | Be part of a 100% English Experience

32h/week Teaching Languages Arts Music Party Promoter
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Valparaíso, Chile

🎭 Conocé Valparaíso desde un Centro Cultural con alma comunitaria

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

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