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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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1584 opportunities found

Hostel Urubamba, Peru

Buscamos un super recepcionista para ayudarnos en nuestro hostal!

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Urubamba, Peru

Ven y enseña tu talento musical al mundo =)

12h/week Music
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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
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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

Other Cunco, Chile

🌲 Ayúdanos a cuidar y proteger un pedacito de paraíso

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

Inn Palmas, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter nosso espaço limpinho em Palmas/PR! =D

25h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Farm SUESCA, Colombia

Come and help at our organic food farm in Suesca, Colombia

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rosario, Argentina

recepción/limpieza en Rosario, Argentina

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cuenca, Ecuador

Pasar el dia en una granja familiar con vacas, perros, gallinas

12h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Recepcionista noturno

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School San Gil, Colombia

🌍 Volunteer at a Charitable School for Disability in Colombia!

25h/week Child Care Social Work
At least 3 weeks Private Room 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

Hostel Laishí Department, Argentina

Ayudante para construcción de granja y huerta

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Help with conversational english in Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 7 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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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