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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

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Guest House Salvador, Brazil

Seja voluntári@ em um centro criativo e multicultural! 🎨🌍

21h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hotel Easter Island, Chile

Vive y Haz Vivir la Magia de Rapa Nui – Únete a Hotel Tupa

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🌙 Night Guardian Wanted — Keep the Magic Alive While Rio Sleeps!

32h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel canoa quebrada, Brazil

Voluntário criador de conteúdo: mostre o paraíso ao mundo

24h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Deja tu huella artística pintando en nuestro hostal

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 30 to 60 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar como instrutor de yoga! :)

18h/week Teaching Sports
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Salvador, Brazil

Seja voluntário do nosso projeto!

21h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel San Andrés, Colombia

🎉 Volunteer for Experiences at Our Hostel! 🌎

30h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

🧹 Voluntário(a) de Limpeza & Housekeeping

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

👩‍🍳Voluntário(a) de Cozinha👩‍🍳

25h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Other São Paulo, Brazil

🎭 Curador(a) de Experiências Artísticas Imersivas em São Paulo🌆

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

Únete a nuestro equipo y ayúdanos con el turno nocturno

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y reparaciones generales

30h/week Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Comuna 1, Argentina

Intercambio en Bar – Experiencia en Buenos Aires

30h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ayúdanos con limpieza y recepción

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha e ajude-nos como recepcionista em nosso hostel! :)

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 10 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0

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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