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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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NGO Guaporé, Brazil

Vem se reconectar consigo mesma(o), com a natureza e se inspirar!

32h/week Cleaning Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

Mantenimiento y Conservación de Alojamiento

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Gardening Kitchen Hand
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

Se Necesitan Voluntarios para Redes Sociales y Diseño Web! 📱💻✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

"Arquitectura y Construcción de Viviendas Rústicas"

20h/week Arts Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

Cuidado de Jardín Sostenible

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Recepcionista súper friendly que ayude con la limpieza del lugar.

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 30 to 80 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Eco Village Provincia de Tayacaja, Peru

Be part of the most authentic experience of non-tourist Peru.

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals

Eco Village Provincia de Tayacaja, Peru

Se parte de la mas autentica experiencia no-turística en el Perú.

30h/week Gardening Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals

Hostel Gigante, Colombia

Ayuda especial en la Mano del Gigante

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 5 days to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge Scarbrough, Trinidad and Tobago

Helper needed at a beautiful cabin!

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room

Private School Valledupar, Colombia

Help us teach English in a children's school in Colombia

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Brusque, Brazil

Nossa cidade precisa da sua ajuda como produtor de video! Vem nos ajudar =)

30h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0

Holistic Center São Caetano do Sul, Brazil

Ajude-nos no Marketing digital para impulsionar a cura no planeta

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Valdivia, Chile

Ayudanos a decorar nuestro Hostel, disfrutando Valdivia.

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Canoa, Ecuador

Voluntariado hostal y camping en Canoa

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farm Purranque, Chile

Join our project in the eart of the Cordillera de la Costa

30h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works