Travel more for less
Become a member by 10/31 and get 10% OFF on bookings at Hostelworld!
Search

Filtering by:

  • South America
  • Dedicated Workspace

Destination

Program Types

Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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

Availability

Last minute

Needs help immediately
Oct
2025
Nov
2025
Dec
2025
Jan
2026
Feb
2026
Mar
2026

How do you help

Host type

Style

Hours of collaboration per week

Up to 32h

Travel Length

Meals

Accommodations

Additional Benefits

Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1236 opportunities found

Hotel Cobija, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con la recepción en un hotel en la frontera brasileña :)

30h/week Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Peñol, Colombia

Hermosa experiencia en una finca rodeada de la represa de Guatapé, Antioquia

18h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Ipojuca, Brazil

ven a colaborar con tareas de mantenimiento y disfruta del lugar

30h/week Building & Repairing
At least 3 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.5
See all

A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Inn Santa Elena de Uairén, Gran Sabana, Venezuela

Disfruta de una estadia inolvidable en contacto con la naturaleza

30h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Aniceto Arce, Bolivia

Contribute with us while enjoying incredible days in Bolivia! :)

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Chinchiná, Colombia

Seeking muralist and vertical gardener

20h/week Painting & Decorating
From 5 to 7 days 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

Hostel São Lourenço, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na recepção e limpeza =)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 5 days to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Farm Puyo, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro proyecto de conservacion biologica de nuestra finca

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hotel Viña del Mar, Chile

Ayúdanos haciendo aseo general de las habitaciones y camas.

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

NGO Guaporé, Brazil

Vem se reconectar consigo mesma(o), com a natureza e se inspirar!

32h/week Cleaning Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hotel Itanhaém, Brazil

Cuide das nossas redes sociais morando em frente a praia

25h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Viamão, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com Práticas de Regeneração Ecológica =)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Camping La Calera, Colombia

Voluntariado en turismo rural y de naturaleza muy cerca de Bogotá

26h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Eco Village Toledo, Brazil

Sistemas agroflorestais: animais, pomares, hortas, e construções

15h/week Animal Care Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room

Sustainable Community Viamão, Brazil

Ajude com bioconstrução & Permacultura no nosso sítio perto de Porto Alegre/RS! =)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Farming
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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. 

3 things I learned from biking across South AmericaTravelling with a disability in South America

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. 

20 best cities to solo travel in South America2 weeks vacation in South America for free? It is possible!

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