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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

28 opportunities found

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Experience the Peruvian culture while caring for vulnerable kids

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Help disabled children thrive and discover the Peruvian culture

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Puerto Lopez, Colombia

Join Our Cultural & Educational Project!

24h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Child Care Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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NGO Huancayo, Peru

Assist in English classes in a rural school and get a certificate

20h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Medellín, Colombia

Come join us as a social volunteer in Colombia! :)

20h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hostel Manta, Ecuador

Profesor de idiomas y actividades comunitarias

25h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Quito, Ecuador

Live & Give in the Amazon: Community Language Exchange

16h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huanchaco, Peru

Pre-School Volunteer in Huanchaco!

20h/week Child Care Social Work
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

NGO Huanchaco, Peru

Special Education Teaching Assistant in Huanchaco!

20h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

NGO Huanchaco, Peru

Children’s Home Assistant in Huanchaco!

20h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

Homestay Vicente López, Argentina

Come teach me English being part of my family

30h/week Child Care Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay San Gil, Colombia

Help us improve English and enjoy nature and join school classes.

12h/week Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Santa Marta, Colombia

🌿Join our multilingual family in our Nature Lodge in Colombia🌟

25h/week Child Care Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Elena, Ecuador

🏡 Apoyo en Casa y Tutorías Escolares 📚

25h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Child Care
From 14 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Homestay San Antonio de Cumbaza, Peru

Join Our Family: Childcare in the Amazon Jungle of Peru🇵🇪🌳🌎

25h/week Teaching Languages Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Farm Cunha, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na rotina da família e do sítio! :)

24h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Child Care Animal Care
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 3.5
  • 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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