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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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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1464 opportunities found

Farm El Carmen de Chucuri, Colombia

Ayúdanos a capturar la dulce magia del cacao!

25h/week Photography
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Antônio Carlos, Brazil

Marcenaria!. Criar, reaproveitar e pintar; manter roça caminhos.

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 5 to 10 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Couto de Magalhães de Minas, Brazil

Vivência em Permacultura, na Serra do Espinhaço!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Guest House Ilhabela, Brazil

Bora juntos arrasar na Limpeza e organização da Casa ?

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 7 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Cautín, Chile

Te esperamos a pasos del hermoso Parque Nacional Conguillio

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Permaculture project Couto de Magalhães de Minas, Brazil

Cuidando da roça, no interior de Minas: espiritualidade!

25h/week Gardening Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Pedro Vicente Maldonado, Ecuador

Turismo y Arte. Vida Rural

17h/week Social Work Child Care
From 20 days to 7 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Delfinópolis, Brazil

Ajude-nos em reparos e manutenções!

25h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Camping Supatá, Colombia

Ayúdanos y aprende sobre la siembra y DIY en Colombia

20h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn Lavras/ Itumirim, Brazil

Venha nos Ajudar com Tarefas Gerais em nossa Pousada em Lavras MG

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

Private School Zipaquirá, Colombia

Comparte vivencias con nuestros estudiantes, mientras aprenden

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Villars, Argentina

Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento y reparaciones generales

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Permaculture project San Alberto, Argentina

Bio construir un refugio de campo

25h/week Social Work Gardening Teaching Languages Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Shared Home Balneario sauce grande, Argentina

Mantenimiento en la Playa - Argentina 🌊🌞

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Help us with general tasks at our hostel in Leyva, Colombia :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Villavicencio, Colombia

Ayuda en finca turística

20h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

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