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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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Homestay Itacaré / BA, Brazil

Fotografia, vídeos

20h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Shared Home Guarapari, Brazil

📸 Ajuda com Marketing Digital, Fotos e Vídeos em Guarapari 🌴✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Inn Santa Cruz Cabralia, Brazil

✨Auxiliar Geral: encante hóspedes onde o Brasil começou! 🌴

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
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Inn Guarapari, Brazil

Ajude-nos como voluntário em uma pousada-restaurante em Guarapari

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 20 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals

Inn Punta del Diablo, Uruguay

Experience ocean life & nature helping at our beach cabins🌿🌊

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Farm Paraty, Brazil

Venha ajudar nossos hóspedes no final do ano e aproveite Paraty!

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge CARTAGENA, Colombia

Colabóranos a embellecer nuestra cabaña y disfruta del mar caribe

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 1.0

Ecological Reserve Talca Province, Chile

Refugio Natural: ayuda y aprende en un Paraíso Ecológico

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Fortaleza, Brazil

Venha viver uma Experiência Inesquecível em nosso hostel!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Farmstay Comuna de Cochamo, Chile

Ayudar y aprender a vivir en campo autosustentable🌿

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Oportunidad de voluntariado para Bartender en Cali!

26h/week Bartending
From 20 to 20 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Eco Village Catemu, Chile

Help to a spiritual and ecologic community and learn with us

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 1 day Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Village Catemu, Chile

Servicio en Área Digital y Comunicaciones

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Holistic Center Itacaré, Brazil

Venha contribuir com um projeto agroecológico no sul da Bahia!

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Vive la magia de la Sierra y el Mar ☀️🪼

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Itacaré / BA, Brazil

Venha ajudar com pintura e preparado de madeiras em Itacaré!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • High demand

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