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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1236 opportunities found

Guest House Chambo, Ecuador

Crea y vive en una casa patrimonial andina 🏡✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Holistic Center Fredonia, Colombia

Email Copywriter for LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat

20h/week Content Writer
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Natal, Brazil

🎭 Theater, Fashion & Wellness: Creative Volunteering in Brazil

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
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Hostel Bucaramanga, Colombia

Ayúdanos con la limpieza en nuestro Hostal

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Balcones de Gaira, Colombia

Vive la experiencia caribeña como voluntario en nuestro hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm

Eco Lodge Cáqueza, Colombia

Se parte de un Proyecto Verde en el Oriente Colombiano

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Trujillo, Peru

✨ Elderly Care in a Soulful Guesthouse in Trujillo 🌿

25h/week Elderly Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Guest House luis correia, Brazil

Welcome guests and enjoy the wonderful Northeast of Brazil! :)

26h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel RADA TILLY, Argentina

Ayudanos en nuestro Hostel a ser los mejores anfitriones!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge El Ranco Province, Chile

🌍✨ Come help us Teach German & explore Chile! 🇩🇪💫

30h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Ecological Reserve Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Help us with nursery, gardening, or farming tasks.

20h/week Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Help us administrate our social media

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Help us with construction, repairs, and maintenance tasks!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Home Cook Needed at a Nature-Loving Community! 🍲🌿

18h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Ahuano, Ecuador

Help us with our web site project.

20h/week Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Homestay Colatina, Brazil

Help me learn English and I'll show you a little bit of Brazil ;)

15h/week Teaching Languages
From 1 to 3 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.

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