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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

110 opportunities found

Non-Profit School Conde, Brazil

Vem aprender e colaborar em jardinagem e manutenção da casa

10h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 9 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School Condorcanqui, Peru

Come help us teaching english in Perú! :)

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Social Project Pasto, Colombia

Diviertete jugando y aprendiendo con nuestros niños

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care
From 2 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project
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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

Private School Lima Province, Peru

Interact with children or teenagers speaking/teaching english

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Sustainable Community Palmeiras, Brazil

Venha e colabore em Espaço Permacultural na Chapada Diamantina :)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Cleaning Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Colchagua, Chile

Centro Holístico en Reserva Natural en Chile 🌿✨

20h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

Private School Bucaramanga, Colombia

Inspire Global Connections Through English 🌐📖

18h/week Music Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room

Permaculture project Puerto Rico, Ecuador

✨Vive la experiencia de la Permacultura y Agroecología🌿

15h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room

Social Project Cuenca, Ecuador

Join the Movement: Empower Communities, Amplify Voices, Inspire Change!

20h/week Building & Repairing Arts Teaching Languages Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Hotel Bahía Solano, Colombia

Assistant concierage/ Whale Watching Guide

30h/week Teaching Languages Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve São Miguel Arcanjo, Brazil

Jardinagem e pintura / intercâmbio de idiomas

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Malleco, Chile

Proyecto trabajo con el piñón y turismo

16h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Kitchen Hand Social Work
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Pastaza, Ecuador

Se voluntario y hospédate con nosotros

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Animal Shelter Punilla, Argentina

Voluntariado en Programas de Conservación de Biodiversidad

28h/week Cleaning Animal Care Social Work Gardening
From 30 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Trujillo, Peru

Come help us as a surf instructor and enjoy the beach in Peru

15h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Teaching Sports Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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.

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