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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Creative Videomaker - Eco Volunteer

32h/week Video Making
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Arquiteto(a) Voluntário(a) no Projeto Ecolibrium

32h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Social Entrepreneur (Coordinator Caminhos Bikes & Tours)

22h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Web Developer / Designer

32h/week Web Developer
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Pastaza, Ecuador

Se voluntario y hospédate con nosotros

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Marcaconga, Peru

✨Apóyanos con marketing y vive una experiencia cultural única 🌄

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Psicólogo (a) em uma Eco Fazenda

32h/week Social Work
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Private School Quito, Ecuador

Carry out arts and crafts activities at our English institute.

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Arts Music
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Santa Marta, Colombia

🌿 Unete y participa en nuestra Estacion Experimental Ecologica ☘

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Asunción, Paraguay

Vive Paraguay: Ayuda en un Hostel y Conéctate con Viajeros! 🌎🏡

24h/week Farming Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Farm Aysén Region, Chile

Live like a local in the Patagonian mountains

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

Events and Guest Experience Host in Andean Holistic Community🌈

20h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Cusco, Peru

Creators of Sacred Space: Build, Decorate & Grow with Us

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Cusco, Peru

Events and Guest Experience Assistant in Andean Community🌈

20h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Cusco, Peru

🌱 Help Us Take Care of Our New Community and Have Fun Doing It

20h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School La Dorada, Colombia

Help us teach your language and know your culture! 🌍💛

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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. 

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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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