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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

1577 opportunities found

Ecological Reserve Bagua Province, Peru

Ayuda en labores de restaurante y crea contenido

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 weeks to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Private School Urubamba Province, Peru

Ayúdanos con la decoración y pintura de paredes

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0

Guest House Provincia de Andrés Ibáñez, Bolivia

🐕️ Help us and enjoy days in this incredible place! ✨

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
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Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Descubre Bolivia mientras ayudas nuestro hostal!

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Social Project Ilhabela, Brazil

Professor de Jiu-Jitsu - Praia do Bonete, Ilhabela

30h/week Teaching Languages Teaching Sports Social Work
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Pesillo, Ecuador

Be a Helping Hand in Horse Care and Guest Experiences

32h/week Building & Repairing Pet Sitting
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Jericó, Colombia

Volunteer at a coffee farm while taking a two week Spanish course

15h/week Social Work Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Ginebra, Colombia

Elevate Our Eco-Hotel: Marketing Volunteer Role

25h/week Photography Video Making Content Writer Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room

Hospitality Corongo Provincia, Peru

Únete a nuestro Hotel equipo en Corongo, Provincia de Ancash Perú

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntario en el Paraíso

32h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Non-Profit School Paraibuna, Brazil

Venha fazer parte de nosso sonho e ajude com Bioconstrução!

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 2.5
  • Sustainable project

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

Hostel Pisac/Calca, Peru

Ayúdanos y disfruta 1 rincón de cielo en el Valle Sagrado

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5

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

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

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

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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