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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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260 opportunities found

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

Eco Lodge Tarija, Bolivia

Aprende con nosotros sobre produccion ecologica y conoce Bolivia!

25h/week Farming Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn La Barra, Uruguay

Colabora en nuestra Posada y disfruta de las playas de Punta

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Ecological Reserve Dibulla, Colombia

Profesor apoyo para escuela Rural Multietnica

10h/week Music Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

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

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Nos ajude a recepcionar nossos hóspedes!

30h/week Administration Party Promoter Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Amontada, Brazil

Criador(a) de Conteúdo com Propósito no litoral do Ceará - BRASIL

30h/week Social Media Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 5 to 20 days Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

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

Ecological Reserve Feijó, Brazil

🌟 ¡Vive una experiencia única en el corazón de la Selva! 🌟

20h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Feijó, Brazil

🌟 Live a unique experience in the heart of the jungle! 🌟

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Pedro Moncayo, Ecuador

Comparte con nosotros en nuestra granja y conoce Ecuador

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Animal Care Farming
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Medical volunteer in Peru: heal lives and explore the Andes!

25h/week Social Work Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

Volunteer with us at Brighton English School in Manta, Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel mendoza, Argentina

Bienvenidos a MENDOZAA!, necesitamos de tu ayuda en el hostel.

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Sentinela do Sul, Brazil

🌱 Help on a Bio-Dynamic Farm Near Porto Alegre, Brazil

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works