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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

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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Farm Arcabuco, Colombia

Aprende y conoce nuestra granja orgánica en Arcabuco, Colombia!

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Pelotas, Brazil

Ajudante para promover a melhor experiência para os hóspedes

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Icaraí de Amontada, Brazil

Ajuda nas atividades básicas (É PRECISO TER BARRACA DE CAMPING)

25h/week Cooking Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Permaculture project San Juan de Rioseco, Colombia

Bioconstruction, coffee and more at beautiful Eco Shala!

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent

Holistic Center Cananéia, Brazil

Helping in Home schooling our 7 years old child

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care Cooking
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Monte Alegre dos Campos, Brazil

Nos ajude nos manejos orgânicos e curta a natureza

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Huancayo, Peru

Be part of our Educational support project with Andean children

30h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Guest House Pelotas, Brazil

Nos ajude a organizar uma linda Pousada em meio à natureza

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em um Glamping em Floripa, SC!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

Camping Delfinópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com Atendimento, Organização, Camping e Recepção!

25h/week Housekeeping Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Permaculture project Coronel Vidal, Argentina

Ven y se parte de nuestra escuela en la naturaleza

32h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hotel Gachetá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a crecer y aprovecha el tiempo en nuestra Agua termal.

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Eco Village Antônio Carlos, Brazil

Roça em pastos, jardins e Agrofloresta. Reformas.

30h/week Gardening Farming
From 5 to 10 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Quemchi, Chile

Love for animals is important to us. Come and help out!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 80 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Eco Village Provincia de Tayacaja, Peru

Be part of the most authentic experience of non-tourist Peru.

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals

Animal Shelter Cuenca, Ecuador

Alimentando animales y mejorando su calidad de vida

30h/week Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works