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Farm Tierra del Fuego Province, Chile

Cuidado de niños en contacto con la naturaleza patagónica

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Social Mídia e ajuda eventual com campanhas pagas

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

✨Boutique Hotel in Valparaíso — Night Support with Private Room🌃

25h/week Night Shift
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Inn Lençóis, Brazil

Recepção na Pousada em Lençóis 🌿✨

28h/week Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Eco Lodge Huanchaco, Peru

🌟¡Hola, voluntario, seamos una bonita familia! 🤝

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Palomino, Colombia

Party Promoter

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

✨Boutique Hotel in Valparaíso — Night Support with Private Room🌃

25h/week Night Shift
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Buscamos voluntários para fazer trilhar e walking tours.

28h/week Arts Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Comuna 1, Argentina

Explora Bs.As mientras ayudas en recepción

30h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Comuna 1, Argentina

Explorá Buenos Aires ayudando en el área de desayuno de Viajero

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Comuna 1, Argentina

Explorá Buenos Aires siendo bartender en nuestro Hostel

30h/week Bartending
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Manaus, Brazil

🌿 Volunteer at Floresta Zen: Spiritual Retreat & Guesthouse Support ✨

8h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • New

Holistic Center Joinville, Brazil

☕🍳 Viva a rotina do Café Okê: cozinha, café e natureza 🌿

20h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

Shared Home Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Voluntariado com Hospedagem + Alimentação no Rio 🌴

25h/week Web Developer
At least 4 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Voluntariado en Hostel: Área de Limpieza

20h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel palomino, Colombia

Teach English & Host Language Exchange Activities

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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