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1559 opportunities found

Holistic Center Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Programa de Voluntariado – Comunicação e Conteúdo Criativo

30h/week Content Writer Social Media Video Making Photography
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Viva a experiência do campo em um antigo mosteiro em minas gerais

20h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Voluntariado na Cozinha: Ajude a Preparar Refeições

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Permaculture project Bariloche, Argentina

Ayudanos en nuestro proyecto de Hostelería y bioconstrucción

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 10 days Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Hostal en pasaje BAVESTRELLO- VALPARAÍSO

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Montevideo, Uruguay

Cuidar a Valentino🍼

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Holistic Center Nazaré Paulista, Brazil

Conheça e contribua com a rotina em meio à natureza e silêncio.

30h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 8 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House São Sebastião, Brazil

Ajude em pequenos reparos na casa e curta muita praia!

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Guest House Lobitos, Peru

come help us with social media and enjoy our surf camp

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Palhoça, Brazil

Ajuda com obras e reparos em Pousada na Guarda do Embaú!

20h/week Farming Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cleaning and maintenance.

20h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Nos ajude nas tarefas diárias da pousada e desfrute da Bahia!

27h/week Housekeeping Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Farm Aquitania, Colombia

Help take care of our farm and horses in Aquitania

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

🌄 Voluntario en el albergue Torres del Paine: ¡Experimenta la naturaleza y la aventura! 🌍

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Lago Puelo, Argentina

Ayudante de vivero en Lago Puelo, Argentina

24h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Other Paraty, Brazil

🌴 Colabore no restaurante e viva a Praia do Sono, Paraty! 🍽️

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 15 to 15 days Tent 1 meal

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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