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20 opportunities found

Non-Profit Project Cusco, Peru

Join us teaching English! :)

15h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Cusco, Peru

Volunteer with Rescue Dogs in the Heart of Peru

15h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Animal Care Social Work
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Holistic Center Mizque, Bolivia

Internship: ecology, biology, education and environmental

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
At least 7 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Medellín, Colombia

Voluntariado en Medellin

20h/week Content Writer Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Cusco, Peru

Proyecto de construcción "Hogar Cusimaky"

15h/week Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Cusco, Peru

Asistente de marketing digital

13h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Cusco, Peru

Voluntariado en Hospital Local

16h/week Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center La Plata, Argentina

Ayúdanos con nuestro proyecto de construcción!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Holistic Center La Plata, Argentina

Ayudanos con las tareas y disfrutá la paz del lugar :)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Quer tornar nosso Centro Cultural um espaço Tecnológico ?

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Comunicação & Marketing para projetos socioculturais em Guarapari

30h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Ilhéus, Brazil

Venha desenhar e pintar a nossa vila! Amamos arte 💝

24h/week Social Media Video Making Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Ilhéus, Brazil

Nos ajude a deixar nossa Vila beira mar organizada e limpa!

24h/week Reception Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 6 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Ilhéus, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar a cuidar do nosso espaço

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Nos ajude a cuidar de um Hostel/Casa Cultural em Guarapari!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

What are the best places to volunteer in South America?

The spanish and portuguese-speaking portion of the Americas, South America is a great place to awaken your backpacker spirit and get to know local communities. There’s a range of possibilities for a volunteer in South America. You can help an orphanage in Ecuador, teach English to the Quechua people in Peru, or help run an social project in Bolivia. These are just examples of how much you can contribute to actual change in the world by becoming a volunteer in South America!

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South America is a great destination for a gap year because it’s rich in experiences and generally not expensive. A great way to save money on your gap year is to volunteer in South America, so you can get free accommodation in exchange for your help. Speak to the locals and learn spanish while understanding the accents from each country! You can also get to know the rainforests in Brazil, Ecuador or Colombia... And why not visit Machu Picchu in Peru, one of South America’s most famous destinations?

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How to volunteer in South America with Worldpackers?

You can find free accommodation in South America in exchange for help in a project to fight deforestation, a school or an NGO in South America. Start by filling out your profile at the Worldpackers website or app, and get ready to live an unforgettable adventure! Don’t forget to list your skills and preferences, add some photos to your profile and communicate with hosts. You can check opportunities on our host list and apply by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community!

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide
Time 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