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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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1463 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven y colobora con diversas tareas!

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

craftsmen and artists (Artesanos y Artistas)

25h/week Arts
From 30 to 84 days Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Iramaia, Brazil

Uma Jornada de Conexão, Natureza e Aprendizado na Chapada: Venha

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 7 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
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Ecological Reserve Chiloe, Chile

Ayudanos a mantener la calefacción de nuestros Lodge en Chiloe

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Chiloe, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro Lodge y conoce la vida silvestre de Chiloe!

32h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Jardín, Colombia

Vive entre montañas y ayúdanos en el área de recepción y huerta

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay São Sebastião, Brazil

Ajude no Acabamento da nossa Casa e Aproveite o Litoral Paulista!

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm

Animal Shelter Puyo, Ecuador

Build environments for rescued animals in Ecuador

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Animal Shelter Puyo, Ecuador

Amazon Animal Care and Rescue

30h/week Animal Care Gardening Cleaning Arts
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Camping SILVIA, Colombia

Come help a campground for amazing travelers in Colombia!

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve Chiloe, Chile

Vive la experiencia de bosque como anfitrión de Parque Tepuhueico

24h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venhas nos ajudar em nosso hostel 50m da praia!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 1 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Boat Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Come help with the regular activities in the boat =)

20h/week Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 3.5

Non-Profit Project Trujillo, Peru

Help us grow our Non-Profit in our little surf town!

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

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Embellece y Renueva Nuestros Jardines

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha nós ajudar com recepcão e teleatendimento.

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

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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