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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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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha ter uma experiencia incrivel no Morro mais turistico do RJ!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Explorar la Selva Misionera y ser parte del Equipo Holy Beer

24h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Bartending Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Lençóis, Brazil

Come help us in our hostel, and enjoy the Chapada

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

1.Nos ajude na recepção, limpeza e café da manhã! ;)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

We need your help with basic tasks while you enjoy the beach!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

We are a beach hostel and we need your help

30h/week Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Help us with housekeeping and enjoy the life on the beachfront

25h/week Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha ajudar na manutenção na vista mais famosa do Rio

25h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Help us receive our guests and make them feel comfortable

30h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Ayúdanos con turno de noche y aprovecha San Pedro de Atacama!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Pedrera, Uruguay

Necesitamos colaboración con tareas de construcción!

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Huanchaco, Peru

🌟¡Hola, voluntario, seamos una bonita familia! 🤝

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Eco Lodge El Chaltén, Argentina

Bachero/a

24h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Village Florianópolis, Brazil

Vaga Para Mídias no Soluna

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 15 to 30 days Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Camping Antofagasta, Chile

🌵✨ Vive el Desierto Más Árido del Mundo de Forma Sustentable

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Other Canelones, Uruguay

Ven a ayudarnos y disfruta de la naturaleza en Uruguay.

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 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