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1347 opportunities found

Hotel Cali, Colombia

Enjoy our hotel 14-04, ¡Vive Cali a tu propio ritmo!

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Goiânia, Brazil

Precisamos de ajuda a manter nosso ambiente organizado =)

26h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Riohacha, Colombia

Vive frente al mar en La Guajira: comparte, aprende y disfruta!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Eco Village Colon, Colombia

Ayuda cocinando y limpiando

16h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Cauquenes, Chile

Ayúdanos a proteger a los pudúes y al bosque nativo chileno 🌿

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 to 11 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Villavicencio, Colombia

Hermoso Hostal en los llanos orientales de Colombia

22h/week Arts Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Acorizal, Brazil

📸 Colabore com Marketing Digital no Interior de Mato Grosso!

9h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 7 to 14 days Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Acorizal, Brazil

🌿 Viva a Natureza em Mato Grosso: Ajude com Limpeza e Jardinagem

4h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 7 to 14 days Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Villavicencio, Colombia

Hermoso Hostal en los llanos orientales de Colombia

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

Gardening & School Maintenance

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Coronel Brandsen, Argentina

Aprende y Disfruta la Naturaleza Pampeana!

15h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Homestay Cautín, Chile

Experience the Beauty of Chile & Cultural Exchange & Adventure Awaits!🇨🇱✨🏔️

3h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel São Lourenço, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na recepção e limpeza =)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 5 days to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Eco Village Gualaquiza, Ecuador

Growing a Fruit Forest at a Vegan Intentional Community

20h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 30 days Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Buenavista, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos con el marketing digital en Colombia

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Animal Shelter Ahuano, Ecuador

Teaching & learning at a wildlife rescue center

32h/week Child Care
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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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