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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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Homestay Pinares, Uruguay

Come help me with my daily things at the house and enjoy Uruguay!

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hotel Villavicencio (Meta), Colombia

¡Cócteles y Sonrisas! mezlca tu talento y vive una exp nueva

32h/week Bartending
From 7 to 13 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Cushamen Department, Argentina

Ayudanos con nuestro proyecto de permacultura frente al lago

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 day to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
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Hospitality Chiloé, Chile

¡Únete a nuestro Proyecto Familiar en la Isla Grande de Chiloé, Chile! 🌊🏡

22h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Farm Macaé, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em uma fazenda familiar e viva dias no campo! :)

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Vergara, Colombia

🌿 ¡Conéctate con la naturaleza y únete a nuestro equipo! 💪✨

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Camping Santana de Parnaíba, Brazil

Nos ajude a proporcionar experiências e contato com a natureza

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Canoa, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostal y camping en Ecuador!

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 4 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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

Permaculture project Sutatenza, Colombia

Join and help us with natural building, gardens, small forest.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Help us with general tasks at our hostel in Leyva, Colombia :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve Oxapampa, Peru

Ayúdanos con labores de campo y jardinería! y una que otra foto!

15h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Torres, itapeva, Brazil

Cuide do Jardim Celeste perto do mar

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 day to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Juquitiba, Brazil

Venha somar às nossas bioconstruções na floresta

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Juquitiba, Brazil

Sustainable organic building and Art in a Shamanic Healing Center

26h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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.

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