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Program Types

Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Hours of collaboration per week

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

251 opportunities found

Farm Trajano de Moraes, Brazil

Verão no circuito das cachoeiras

30h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Help our business with English teaching and discover Ecuador!

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Boat Paraty, Brazil

Permita-se, explore e gerencie nossas redes sociais e Apps geral

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
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Permaculture project Guaratinguetá, Brazil

Come work and grow on our small ecovillage in the mountains!

20h/week Cleaning Farming Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 1 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Eco-Sustainer: Revitalize and beautify our touristic lodge

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Digital Creative: Promote the unique experience of our lodge

23h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Flavorful Master: Immerse in the kitchen and delight our guests

28h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Help us with our cozy Bed & Breakfast while exploring Lima, Peru

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Se parte de fiestas culturales con personas de todo el mundo

22h/week Teaching Languages Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Huaylas, Peru

✨ Help Restore a Cozy Rustic Home in the Andes of Caraz, Peru 🏡

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel mendoza, Argentina

Bienvenidos a MENDOZAA!, necesitamos de tu ayuda en el hostel.

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Medical volunteer in Peru: heal lives and explore the Andes!

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

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Come help us and enjoy the jungle of Peru!

30h/week Cooking Child Care Arts Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Frutillar, Chile

Come help our beautiful lodge and enjoy the nature in Chile!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a recibir en inglés a estudiantes en la recepción.

25h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con música, arte y fotografia en nuestro instituto de inglés!

22h/week Photography Teaching Languages Music Arts
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works