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3174 opportunities found

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Building expertise! Help us remodeling our place while you enjoy

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Recepción y Cuidado del Espacio – Atención Consciente al Huésped

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Ventas conscientes y comunicación para un turismo responsable

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Cali, Colombia

Aqui, todos tus dias estan libres!!

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Elqui, Chile

COME TO VOLUNTEER TO THE WEST COAST OF CHILE

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Buesaco, Colombia

Aprende procesamiento de café y apoya en la cosecha

30h/week Building & Repairing Farming
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals

Ecological Reserve Chiloe, Chile

Ayudanos a mantener la calefacción de nuestros Lodge en Chiloe

32h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Arequipa, Peru

🧗🏻‍♂️🧗🏻‍♂️Voluntariado en Hostel de Escaladores✌🏻

18h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Arts Teaching Sports
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Join Us as Front Desk Support & Welcome Guests with a Smile! 😊

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Montenegro, Colombia

Voluntariado con turismo local, animales y tranquilidad natural

30h/week Cleaning Animal Care Social Work Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Social Project Quito, Ecuador

Live & Give in the Amazon: Community Language Exchange

16h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Ibicoara, Brazil

🌿 Viva a Chapada Diamantina na melhor base na região!

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals

Farmstay COLON - SALSIPUEDES, Argentina

Vivi la vida serrana argentina en una casa compartida

25h/week Cleaning Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Hostel Elqui, Chile

VIVE LA SERENA BEACH , CHILE

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Party Promoter
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Capture the Amazon: Be a Content Creator in our Hotel 🌿📸

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Comuna Las Tunas, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a mantener limpias nuestras áreas comunes 🧽🌱

21h/week Cooking Teaching Languages Cleaning Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works