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1559 opportunities found

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🌴Crie Conteúdo Incrível - Vaga para Fotógrafo/Videomaker RJ 📷

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Shared Home São Paulo, Brazil

Peaceful Home Stay & Language Exchange in Sao Paulo🏡🗣️

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 6 days Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Venha animar o nosso Hostel com música! 😍

20h/week Music
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Shared Home Niterói, Brazil

Ajuda na manutenção, limpeza e jardinagem da nossa casa em Nikity

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 30 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Camping Santiago, Chile

🌳Ayúdanos en la Recepción y Apoyo en un Santuario Natural

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent

Inn Córdoba, Argentina

¿Nos ayudas recibiendo nuestros huéspedes? 🌿

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Voluntariado en Hostel: Área de Limpieza

20h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Inn Córdoba, Argentina

Viví y trabajá en plena naturaleza. Esto es para vos.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Viva o Rio ajudando no dia a dia de um hostel acolhedor 🌞

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cores, Criatividade e Viagem: Pinte e Renove Nosso Hostel

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Itacaré, Brazil

Venha aproveitar e nos ajude com nosso espaço Itacaré!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Inn Itacaré, Brazil

Conheça Itacaré ficando conosco na rua turística!

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Shared Home Lima, Peru

Visual anthropology project in Peru

15h/week Video Making Photography Content Writer
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Forma parte de nuestro equipo de trabajo y disfruta las CATARATAS

24h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Ayúdanos en redes sociales, SEO, creación y mantención web

25h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

Ayúdanos en limpieza de habitaciones y zonas comunes

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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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