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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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1463 opportunities found

Homestay Huaylas, Peru

✨ Help Restore a Cozy Rustic Home in the Andes of Caraz, Peru 🏡

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cañaveral, Ecuador

Cocina Artesanal, Café y Decoración 🎨🍕☕

30h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Cooking Arts
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Laishí Department, Argentina

Ayudante para construcción de granja y huerta

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Villavieja, Colombia

🎨 ¡Ayúdanos a dar color a nuestro espacio con tu arte!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Pedraza, Venezuela

¡Únete a nuestra aventura y ayúdanos a mantener un pararaiso!🏕️

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Pedraza, Venezuela

Quieres conocer un rincón de Venezuela apoyame en mi campamento

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Cautín, Chile

Conecta con la tierra y con personas: voluntariado en jardinería

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Cocorná, Colombia

*CLOSE POSITION*

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Hospitality Ubatuba, Brazil

Ajuda na limpeza de uma casa para receber uma família de turistas

10h/week Cleaning
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0

Other Cocorná, Colombia

Abierto a co-crear belleza y trabajo hecho a mano en Colombia

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Hostel Ushuaia, Argentina

Ven a ayudar a nuestro hostel y disfruta de Ushuaia, Argentina

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • New

Holistic Center Vicuña, Chile

🌿✨ Voluntariado en Chile: Ayúdanos a Crear un Espacio de Meditación y Armonía al Aire Libre 🏕️🧘‍♂️

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Socorro, Brazil

Conecte-se com a natureza, liberte a sua criatividade e nos ajude nas tarefas do dia a dia!

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 30 to 41 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tena, Colombia

Live, learn and help us in the farm, explore the culture

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Social Work Farming
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Fray Mamerto Esquiu, Argentina

🛠️Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento del Atelier y disfruta del lugar

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Barichara, Colombia

Ayudame a cuidar mi espacio y disfruta de su tranquilidad

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 days to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • 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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