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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

1578 opportunities found

Farmstay Santander, Colombia

Voluntariado en las montañas de Santander en Colombia

18h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 7 days to 2 months Team Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp Cardenal Caro, Chile

🎨🌿 Volunteer at a Surf Camp & Hostel in Pichilemu

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal

Farm Morretes, Brazil

Estágio voluntário em Agrofloresta

25h/week Farming Gardening
From 30 to 30 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
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Social Project Comunidad Originario Pampa de Lampas, Peru

High Mountain Crop Cultivator

25h/week Animal Care Gardening Cooking Social Work
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Social Project Comunidad Originario Pampa de Lampas, Peru

Reforestations Project Manager

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals

Social Project Comunidad Originario Pampa de Lampas, Peru

Multimedia Content Creator

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Homestay Huaraz, Peru

Busco profesor de alemán

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 6 weeks Private Room

Farmstay Zapala, Argentina

🌱🏕️ Voluntariado en Chacra y Comedor de Campo en Zapala

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals

Eco Lodge Pucallpa, Peru

Ayudanos a embellecer nuestro Hospedaje y descubre Pucallpa!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Pedralva, Brazil

Nos Ajude a Criar uma Agrofloresta e Mergulhe na Vida Simples!

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

Farmstay Santander, Colombia

Voluntariado en las montañas remotas de Santander en Colombia

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm San Juan de Urabá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a cultivar nuestro huerto y frutales en nuestra finca

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Arequipa, Peru

Vacaciones super útiles

20h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Filandia, Colombia

¡Únete a nuestra aventura de reforestación en Colombia! 🌿

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Other Latacunga, Ecuador

Comparte tu corazón enseñando y apoyando a niños ❤️✏️

15h/week Gardening Child Care Arts Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Ubatuba, Brazil

Ajuda na limpeza de uma casa, pintura e jardinagem

10h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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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