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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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16 opportunities found

Other Pichilemu, Chile

Se parte de nuestro equipo de guias outdoor

32h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Brasília, Brazil

Venha entreter e se entreter no cerrado

25h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Leticia, Colombia

Tours, naturaleza, piscina y buen ambiente en las Palmas!

25h/week Bartending Tour Guide Night Shift Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Farm Salazar, Colombia

Hermosa finca rodeada de ríos y montañas

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Music Tour Guide
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals

Other Montañita, Ecuador

Volunteer in Paradise: Language, Culture & Fun by the Sea!🌊✨

30h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room

Hospitality Capitán Prat, Chile

🌿 Naturaleza y Hospitalidad en el Corazón de Chile 🌟

30h/week Reception Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Camping Delfinópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com Atendimento, Organização, Camping e Recepção!

25h/week Housekeeping Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

'Você é nudista, músico, descolado e comunicativo

30h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Valdivia, Chile

Sea voluntario y conecte Naturaleza y alma en Selva Valdiviana 🍃✨

30h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Nazca, Peru

Help us to manage our hostel =)

25h/week Tour Guide Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge Necochea, Argentina

Actividades Recreativas Niños

30h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

Events and Guest Experience Host in Andean Holistic Community🌈

20h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel peñol, Colombia

🎒 Hospitality & Good Vibes in Peñol 🌞

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

Boat Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🌊 Sailing Boat Crew Waiting for You in Rio de Janeiro

20h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Venha contribuir com nosso Hostel trazendo alegria e diversão!

20h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San Andrés, Colombia

🎉 Volunteer for Experiences at Our Hostel! 🌎

30h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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