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NGO Iquitos, Peru

Empower through Education: Volunteer with kids in Iquitos, Peru!

16h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Practice English with Students and Discover the Real Ecuador.

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Barbosa, Colombia

Come and help us as an english teacher here in Santander Colombia !

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Farm Salinas, Uruguay

Jardinería en centro de autoconocimiento con caballos

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Non-Profit Project Medellín, Colombia

Come join us as a social volunteer in Colombia! :)

20h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Help our business with English teaching and discover Ecuador!

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Chiloé, Chile

Come help us creating new organic food , gardens or wood work

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Murillo, Bolivia

Volunteer at our family ecolodge and camping near La Paz, Bolivia

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Private School Cabuyaro, Colombia

Ven y enseña ingles al paraíso llanero!!

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Guaratinguetá, Brazil

Come work and grow on our small ecovillage in the mountains!

20h/week Cleaning Farming Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 1 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Tena, Ecuador

Ayuda en el Desarrollo de Nuestra Finca en la Amazonia

25h/week Social Work Farming Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Ibagué, Colombia

Teaching Volunteer Program in Colombia

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Muzambinho, Brazil

Venha viver um sítio produtivo de café em minas gerais☕🌱

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Pastaza, Ecuador

Digital marketing specialist in the Amazon

10h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Ica, Peru

🏡 Home Away From Home – Share Your Skills & Connect ✨

24h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Lodge Cajabamba, Peru

Help me with gardening , teaching English or building in Peru!

15h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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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