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1346 opportunities found

Guest House Piraju, Brazil

Curta o maravilhoso Rio Paranapanema nos ajudando na manutenção

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 days to 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Tareas de limpieza

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Calca Province, Peru

Come and help us create content and enjoy Pisac

12h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 days to 1 week Tent
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New
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Hostel Calca Province, Peru

Come and help us with our artistic decoration

18h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 3 days to 1 week Tent
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Inn Los Altos de Sucre, Venezuela

🌿 Ayuda en limpieza y cocina en un entorno natural y cultural🏡✨

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 7 days to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Animal Shelter Cauquenes, Chile

Necesitamos ayuda para construir El Secreto

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 11 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Penedo, Brazil

🛠️ Transforme uma casa charmosa em Penedo com pintura e pequenos reparos

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • New

Hospitality Penedo, Brazil

Ajude a cuidar da casa e aproveite uma vida leve, simples e natur

24h/week Animal Care Cleaning Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • New

Farm Tapirai, Brazil

Desfrute das cachoeiras e trilhas da Serra de Paranapiacaba – SP 🌿

25h/week Cleaning Cooking Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Eco Lodge Guateque, Colombia

Comparte tu arte y tu luz. Creación Digital, Fotografia y Videos

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Help us drive sales with marketing and social media in Colombia

20h/week Video Making Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Sé parte de nuestro hostel y disfruta vistas únicas de lamontañas

25h/week Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

¡Únete a nuestra aventura digital y vive la experiencia de tu vida! 🌿📸🌎

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Campinas, Brazil

Comunicar, criar e inspirar no Ateliê Marceneira 🪵🎥📸

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

Venha fazer parte do Raízes Eco hostel - Recepção

24h/week Cleaning Gardening Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Riobamba, Ecuador

Help us with reception and cooking in our Lodge in Chimborazo

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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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