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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Guest House Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a mantener limpias nuestras áreas comunes 🧽🌱

17h/week Cleaning Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Non-Profit Project Trujillo, Peru

Come help us as a surf instructor and enjoy the beach in Peru

15h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Teaching Sports Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Trujillo, Peru

English Teacher for Spanish-Speaking Children

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Concon, Chile

Babycare by the Chilean coast (10 min to the Ocean)

25h/week Child Care
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ayudanos a cuidar nuestra Casa y Galeria de Arte en Valparaíso

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.0
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Trujillo, Peru

Help us grow our Non-Profit in our little surf town!

15h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Lobitos, Peru

🐾 Help Care for Rescued Dogs by the Beach in Northern Peru 🌊

24h/week Animal Care Gardening Cleaning Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

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

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

help us to entertain our clients organiz games and drinking free

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel lobitos, Peru

Ayudanos a Pintar Nuestra Casita, con Mucha Arte en Lobitos, Peru

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Cardenal Caro, Chile

Ven a ayudarnos en Pichilemu, el mejor lado del mundo para surfear en Chile

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval

Hostel lobitos, Peru

Ven y ayúdamos en pintura y arte! :) y limpieza

24h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Fazenda Vilanova, Brazil

Come practice English with us in our cozy home sweet home!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Sasaima, Colombia

Welcome to my permaculture proyect in Bogotá

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 3.5

Camping Cruz de Caña, Argentina

Se vountário en Argentina en un lugar maravilloso! ;)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Lobitos, Peru

Manejo de redes sociales y profesora de ingles para niños

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 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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