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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

104 opportunities found

Hostel Lima, Peru

Enjoy the Peruvian waves while helping us at the hostel!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Other Cardenal Caro, Chile

Music Recording Studio By the Beach

15h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Front desk + fun planner + social media star = You!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Inn Parnamirim, Brazil

Nos ajude com a limpeza da nossa pousada de permacultura!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp Itacaré, Brazil

🌊 Yoga Teacher in Surf Paradise – Itacaré 🧘‍♀️✨

20h/week Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • Higher approval

Hostel Máncora, Peru

Join us as a party promoter at our lively hotel in Máncora, Peru

30h/week Party Promoter
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Mar del Plata, Argentina

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostel en Mar del Plata, Argentina!

27h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Alcobaça, Brazil

🌊 Vaga de Voluntariado – Viva a Magia do Extremo Sul da Bahia ☀️

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Shared Home Pichilemu, Chile

Help us in our surfhostel in the surfcapital of Chile 🏄🏻🏝️

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 day Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Macaé, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em uma fazenda familiar e viva dias no campo! :)

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Navidad, Chile

Ayuda Multitarea en Hostal con ambiente playero y natural

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

Hostel Viña del Mar, Chile

Help us and join one of the best hostel in Viña del Mar, Chile!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Viña del Mar, Chile

Join Our Team in the Best Hostel in viña del mar :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Teach at our School & Gain a TEFL Certificate (Optional)

12h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Pichilemu, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostal como recepcionista, en limpieza y otras tareas.

28h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 3 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Natal, Brazil

Aprenda a Surfar enquanto nos ajuda na Pousada! 🌊✨

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works