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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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Hostel Ouro Preto, Brazil

venha nos ajudar na comunicação e divulgação do Hostel

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Salento, Colombia

Be the Heart of Our Hostel: Join Us as a Receptionist in Vibrant

30h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Ayudarnos a pintura, reparación y mantenimiento!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Farm São Pedro de Alcântara, Brazil

Cozinha agroflorestal - regenerando o corpo e o planeta

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening Farming
From 5 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Hostel Salento, Colombia

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30h/week Bartending Arts Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Voluntariado en Nueva Córdoba

28h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Lima, Peru

¡Súmate al Cambio! Buscamos Voluntarios Ambientales 🌿

20h/week Cleaning Teaching Languages Arts Social Work
At least 3 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Sumate a nuestro equipo en Córdoba, Argentina!

28h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Brandsen, Argentina

🍽️❤️ Ayudanos a compartir nuestro amor por la familia y la cocina

23h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Itacaré, Brazil

Dê uma mãozinha com tarefas diárias e curta Itacaré!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar à tarde/noite e aproveitar a Mata Atlântica :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 4 to 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Aiuruoca, Brazil

Troque experiências de cozinha e viva integrado na natureza!

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ouro Preto, Brazil

Venha aprender, ajudar e se hospedar no coração da Cidade

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

nos ajude a organizar o hostel e descubra que existe amor em sp!

23h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Córdoba, Argentina

¿Nos ayuda con la limpieza? Can you help us with the cleaning?

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Other Ubatuba, Brazil

Nos ajude com Drinks e no atendimento de clientes na praia

32h/week Bartending
From 15 days to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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