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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

25 opportunities found

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Administración de recepción y satisfacción de cliente

32h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

help us to entertain our clients organiz games and drinking free

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other San Felipe de Aconcagua, Chile

Ven a ayudar y aprender a nuestra ECO BEER GARDEN

32h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
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Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

¡Busco viajeros para ayudar y divertirse!

20h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

know the best beaches in Ecuador..

20h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

play games with our clients in a fun guesthouse!!!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

🎉🎶 Help Create Unforgettable Moments and Have Fun Too! 🎧💃

25h/week Bartending Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Bar and Cleaning! More contact with people and conversation (only with experience)!

24h/week Cleaning Administration Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 weeks to 3 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Bartender / Breakfast Assistant

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Ilhabela, Brazil

🎸 Ajude no nosso PUB de Rock em Ilhabela! 🍻

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 20 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Villavicencio, Colombia

Hermoso Hostal en los llanos orientales de Colombia

22h/week Arts Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Comuna 2, Argentina

Night Shift - Front desk & Cleaning

30h/week Bartending Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Comuna 2, Argentina

Host & Bar

30h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Help us in the best hostel, bar and restaurant of Quito!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Help us at the Reception with the nicest view in the world!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Come and live the most amazing experience in Quito!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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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