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Ecological Reserve Talca Province, Chile

Refugio Natural: ayuda y aprende en un Paraíso Ecológico

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Night owl and bar vibes volunteer in Rio de Janeiro 🌙🍹

26h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Palomino, Colombia

Join our team and help us to create unforgettable nights as our guest DJ!

20h/week Music
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Eventos, buena vibra y creación de videos: sé parte de la experiencia

28h/week Video Making
From 30 days to 10 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Recepção da madrugada no POA Eco Hostel, em Porto Alegre!

28h/week Night Shift
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fique no hostel mais charmoso de Copacabana

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Florianópolis, Brazil

Voluntariado no paraiso com uma das vista mais belas de floriano

24h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Be our hostel hero In Rio de Janeiro! :)

25h/week Administration Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Medellín, Colombia

One UNA EXPERIENCIA PAISA CON SABOR LATINO

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Other Paraty, Brazil

🌴 Colabore no restaurante e viva a Praia do Sono, Paraty! 🍽️

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 15 to 15 days Tent 1 meal

Farm Ilhabela, Brazil

Sítio perto do mar de Ilhabela com permacultura caiçara 🏝️🌾

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Ecological Reserve Itacaré, Brazil

Building rock walls with natural stones + FREE NATURE MIND WORK

20h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
At least 15 days Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🌴Crie Conteúdo Incrível - Vaga para Fotógrafo/Videomaker RJ 📷

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Homestay Palmas, Brazil

In Touch With Nature and Your True Nature: A Unique Experience

15h/week Cleaning Cooking Teaching Languages
From 2 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

¡Únete como Voluntario en Bar, Actividades y Atención en Mesas!

30h/week Bartending
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Ecological Reserve Itacaré, Brazil

DIDN'T MAKE REVIEW ON TIME?

1h/week Gardening
At least 1 day Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • 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.

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