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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Private School Paipa, Colombia

Help me with creative marketing in Paipa

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

Hostel Urubamba, Peru

Ayúdanos con elaboración de platos de nuestra carta =)

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Bombinhas, Brazil

Parceiro na Pousada

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Animal Shelter Santa Cruz La Laguna, Ecuador

Ayuda en un refugio con adorables animales, en Galapagos!

25h/week Building & Repairing Animal Care
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Praia de Cumbuco, Brazil

Arte e Pintura.

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

RECEPCIÓN NOCTURNA 🌙

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hospitality Arequipa, Peru

🧗🏻‍♂️🧗🏻‍♂️Voluntariado en Hostel de Escaladores✌🏻

18h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Arts Teaching Sports
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Ayuda con limpieza y redes del Hostel

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Iglesia, Argentina

Ayudar a recibir pasajeros y dar el desayuno

25h/week Night Shift
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Voluntario del Equipo de Bar/Restaurante (Turnos Mañana & Noche)

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Voluntario del Equipo de Bar/Restaurante (Turnos Mañana & Noche)

30h/week Arts Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

NGO Puyo, Ecuador

Help at a local English school AND an animal protection NGO

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Paraty, Brazil

🌱 Voluntariado em Bioconstrução em Paraty 🌿🏕️

25h/week Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Hostel Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

VAGA PARA MARCO 2026

16h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Mata de São João, Brazil

Construa, cultive e viva no paraíso baiano🌿🛠️

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 16 days to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm São Pedro de Alcântara, Brazil

Refúgio na natureza para nômades digitais - Comunicação social

10h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

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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