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Ecological Reserve uspallata Mendoza, Argentina

publicidad

20h/week Social Media
From 4 days to 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • New

Shared Home Santarém, Brazil

Experiência no Caribe Amazônico: mkt digital e ajuda com a casa

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0

Permaculture project Ilhéus, Brazil

🌿🔥 Restore the Land & Build a Community in Costo do Cacao

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals
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NGO Puerto Inca, Peru

Illustrator and Graphic designer needed in Codo Del Pozuzo, Peru

16h/week Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Puerto Inca, Peru

Web developer and Content Creator needed in Codo Del Pozuzo, Peru

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Sé parte de la familia del hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Sé parte de nuestro equipo en glampings de Villa de Leyva

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Cusco, Peru

Come assist in animal rescue, rainforest Amazonas conservation in Peru!

20h/week Social Work Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cautín Province, Chile

Voluntarios del mundo para el bienestar de las sociedades!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Child Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Permaculture project San Ignacio, Peru

Finca de café organico y caña de azúcar

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Talca, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro hotel y disfruta del pastoreo recreativo 🐑🐕

18h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 day to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Pindamonhangaba, Brazil

Recepção e boa energia em meio à natureza de Pindamonhangaba ☀️🌙

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages
From 1 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Come and chat with our students

16h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Tenjo, Colombia

Conecta con la Tierra: Sé Voluntario en un bosque comestible

25h/week Building & Repairing Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en el Pacífico, Selva, Colombia

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 12 to 28 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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.

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