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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
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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

260 opportunities found

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Come help us and enjoy the jungle of Peru!

30h/week Cooking Child Care Arts Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pisac, Peru

🎨 Add Your Creativity & Energy to Our Hostel in Pisac!

15h/week Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Gardening Cleaning
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Voluntario para atendimento em Hostel alto astral em Pelotas

30h/week Night Shift Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Cercado, Bolivia

Ven y ayúdanos! Buscamos artistas técnica pintura :)

25h/week Arts
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y limpieza en Quito!

25h/week Night Shift Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ica, Peru

Adventure Awaits: Become a Volunteer Where Every Day Is a Party!

32h/week Bartending Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Venha fazer parte do nosso hostel e ajudar-nos com as tarefas

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 30 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home São João Del Rei, Brazil

Venha dar um up nas nossas redes sociais enquanto curte MG!

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 15 to 30 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Activities Coordinator

18h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Join us to boost our new hostel’s social media with your creative skills

18h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Uruçuca, Brazil

Vivência em AgroEcologia no Sul da Bahia =)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Guarani das Missões, Brazil

Construções em meio a vida rural.

28h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 20 to 50 days Team Dorm 3 meals

Other Cananéia, Brazil

Receba turistas e sirva pratos típico no Rancho!

32h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Homestay Lima, Peru

Cultural and language exchange in Lima, Peru

8h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 10 days Private Room 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Homestay Miraflores, Peru

Ayúdame con las labores domésticas

20h/week Cleaning Cooking
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Experience the Peruvian culture while caring for vulnerable kids

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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