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Non-Profit Project Medellín, Colombia

Voluntariado en Medellin

20h/week Content Writer Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Cumbrecita, Argentina

Ayúdanos dentro de una propiedad rodeada de bosque!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Baños Canton, Ecuador

Help with social media and cleaning

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Permaculture project Maraú, Brazil

Procura-se interessados em se tornar agentes de regeneração!

20h/week Cleaning Social Work Farming Gardening
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter nosso airbnb em BH e viva conexões e cultura!

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

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Viva conexões e cultura e nos ajude a manter nosso airbnb em BH!

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

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Spanish Inmersion & Cultural Exchange in the Peruvian Andes.

16h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Celendín, Peru

🌄🍲 Naturaleza, cultura y hospitalidad en la sierra de Cajamarca

30h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Lodge Celendín, Peru

🌿📸 Naturaleza, cultura y creatividad en la sierra de Cajamarca

30h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farm San Gil, Colombia

Conecta con la Tierra: Agricultura, Jardinería y Fauna 🐑🌳

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm

Ecological Reserve Floridablanca, Colombia

Ayúdanos a hacer letreros para señalizar la finca

25h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 week to 30 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Floridablanca, Colombia

Ayúdanos a mantener nuestras huertas

25h/week Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 30 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Maraú, Brazil

Experiência Comunitária na Ecovila Piracanga

10h/week Cleaning Social Work Farming Gardening
From 5 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Floridablanca, Colombia

Ayúdanos a hacer un sendero en la reserva

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 30 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Couto de Magalhães de Minas, Brazil

Ajude a divulgar um projeto da Nova Era, na Serra do Espinhaço!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Ajuda na limpeza do nosso pequeno Hostel e Pousada nos Cânions.

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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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