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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1466 opportunities found

Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Nos ajude a cuidar de um Hostel/Casa Cultural em Guarapari!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Mucuge, Brazil

Descubra o paraíso de Mucugê, no coração da Chapada Diamantina!

24h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel costa caribe, Colombia

Volunteer Teacher Wanted for Isla Santa Cruz – Make an Impact!

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Únete a nuestro equipo como Bartender! :)

24h/week Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Be an electrician or plumber and live in the heart and soul of Montañita

24h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Delfinópolis, Brazil

Seja bem-vindo(a) ao Recanto Ecológico e Pousada Vale do Céu

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Necochea, Argentina

Ayúdanos con Huerta y Gallinas Felices =)

24h/week Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Máncora, Peru

Come party with us! We are just a few steps away to the beach!

32h/week Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Urubici, Brazil

Se você não gosta de lugar comum, venha nos ajudar! =)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Praia Grande, Brazil

Oportunidade para conhecer os Canyons - Praia Grande SC

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Paracas, Peru

Ayudanos en limpieza, desayuno y recepcion

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belém, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção e serviços do restaurante

28h/week Gardening Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Ecological Reserve Curicó, Chile

Mejoremos este rincón del paraíso mientras disfrutas del mar

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Calafate, Argentina

SERVICIO DE BAR

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay São Sebastião, Brazil

Seja voluntário em São Sebastião e abrace essa causa!💙🌿

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room

Private School Cochabamba, Quillacollo, Bolivia

Conecta tu Energía con la Naturaleza: Limpieza & Jardín 🌱✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • High demand
  • New

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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