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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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Homestay Colonia Baron, Argentina

Help out a sustainable home on a farm in La Pampa

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Farm Brasília, Brazil

Quer conhecer as belezas do cerrado? Vem com a gente! :)

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Brasília, Brazil

Venha entreter e se entreter no cerrado

25h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Sustainable Community Palmeiras, Brazil

Venha e colabore em Espaço Permacultural na Chapada Diamantina :)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Cleaning Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Alter do Chão, Brazil

Faça parte de nossa familia,colabore cm nosso espaço.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Help cleaning, laundry and other DIY projects.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alter do Chão, Brazil

Nos ajude na manutenção do espaço e conheça Alter do Chão!

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Junte-se a nós e traga sua criatividade!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center BUENO BRANDÃO, Brazil

🌾 Vivência na roça: conexão e sustentabilidade em Bueno Brandão

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • 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

Ecological Reserve Manu, Peru

Necesitamos ayuda con reforestacion y concervacion de la selva

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Camping Bariloche Department, Argentina

Ven a ayudarnos con tareas comunitarias en El Bolsón, Argentina.

15h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • High demand
  • New

Holistic Center Canoa, Ecuador

Voluntariado ecológico en la naturaleza de Canoa, Ecuador 🌅🌱

12h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hospitality Camaçari, Brazil

🌴 Vaga de voluntariado com praia e rio na Eco Hospedaria 🌊

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 15 to 30 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Animal Shelter Cusco, Peru

SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTENT 4 animals shelter amazon rainforest jungle

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Animal Shelter Punilla, Argentina

Voluntariado en Programas de Conservación de Biodiversidad

28h/week Cleaning Animal Care Social Work Gardening
From 30 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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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