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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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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Ajude-nos e desfrute do PARAÍSO! Ubatuba - SP! 🌴✨🏖️

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

🌄 Voluntario en el albergue Torres del Paine: ¡Experimenta la naturaleza y la aventura! 🌍

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Lago Puelo, Argentina

Ayudante de vivero en Lago Puelo, Argentina

24h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Guest House Fortaleza, Brazil

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20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 15 to 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Fortaleza, Brazil

✨ Faça a diferença com a gente em Fortaleza! Seja bem-vindo(a) 🌿

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Other Paraty, Brazil

🌴 Colabore no restaurante e viva a Praia do Sono, Paraty! 🍽️

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 15 to 15 days Tent 1 meal

Hostel Cartagena, Colombia

Da tu mejor servicio como Bartender!!

30h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🌴Crie Conteúdo Incrível - Vaga para Fotógrafo/Videomaker RJ 📷

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Homestay Palmas, Brazil

In Touch With Nature and Your True Nature: A Unique Experience

15h/week Cleaning Cooking Teaching Languages
From 2 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

✨Boutique Hotel in Valparaíso — Night Support with Private Room🌃

25h/week Night Shift
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Bariloche, Argentina

Ven como voluntario en La Tartuferia en Bariloche, Argentina.

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Night owl and bar vibes volunteer in Rio de Janeiro 🌙🍹

26h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Viva uma experiência inesquecivel no coração do Rio de Janeiro

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Shared Home São Paulo, Brazil

Peaceful Home Stay & Language Exchange in Sao Paulo🏡🗣️

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 6 days Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Venha animar o nosso Hostel com música! 😍

20h/week Music
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

✨Boutique Hotel in Valparaíso — Night Support with Private Room🌃

25h/week Night Shift
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 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.

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