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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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18 opportunities found

Permaculture project La Convención Province, Cusco, Peru

Adobe InDesign: Help us finish our plant identification book.

16h/week Web Developer
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Other Jericoacoara, Brazil

JERICOACOARA WEB DESIGN

25h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Help to build our website and some SEO on the way!

32h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Ayudanos a explotar el potencial este paraiso entre mar y selva.

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Village Catemu, Chile

Servicio en Área Digital y Comunicaciones

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Homestay Lima, Peru

Únete a la gran familia de Dibujando Sonrisas

16h/week Web Developer
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Los Santos, Colombia

Queremos un sitio Web para nuestro hostal en Colombia

16h/week Web Developer
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals

Social Project Pasto, Colombia

Ayudanos a crear una pagina web hermosa para niños

24h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Lima, Peru

Crea contenido y explora Perú.

24h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Holistic Center Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ajude nosso Espaço Sagrado a Melhorar nossa Comunicação

30h/week Web Developer
From 1 week to 10 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a mostrarnos al mundo y disfruta la experiencia

25h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pisac, Peru

Help us create content, photos, and videos about Kamanti Hostel

12h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hotel Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Diseño para páginas web

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Coquimbo, Chile

Mejorar presencia en Internet, creación contenido y página web

16h/week Web Developer
From 3 to 5 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Holistic Center Ametista do Sul, Brazil

Social media

20h/week Web Developer
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Imbituba, Brazil

Web developer, criador de site

16h/week Web Developer
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

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