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314 opportunities found

Holistic Center Hornopiren, Chile

Be Part of the Transformation in Our Center in the Heart of Chile 🗻

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Betania, Colombia

Ayúdanos a sembrar la primera huerta demostrativa

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • New

Guest House São Sebastião, Brazil

Casa Encantada - Refúgio para Mulheres

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Social Work Farming
From 3 to 8 days Tent
  • 4.0
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Permaculture project São Pedro de Alcântara, Brazil

Ecofarming

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Ayúdanos a transicionar en un espacio de bienestar con el mar🌊

32h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Gardening Building & Repairing
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Chiloé, Chile

🌿 ¡Únete a la Aventura Ecológica en nuestro refugio en Chile!

20h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 days to 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Junín Department, Argentina

🌱 Siembra de Otoño – Vive y Aprende en Nuestra Huerta! 🍄

18h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Conde, Brazil

Venha ajudar a granja e desfrute a natureza em Conde, Paraíba!

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Barra da Estiva, Brazil

Agrofloresta e Ecologia na Chapada Diamantina, Bahia! :)

15h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Tent

Ecological Reserve Angelópolis, Colombia

Ven y conoce nuestro proyecto de abejas en Colombia

8h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Farming
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Los Andes, Chile

Ayúdanos a terminar de construir la casa y deberes agrícola en Chile ✨🌿🇨🇱

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Other Silvania, Colombia

Voluntariado diverso y sinérgico en las faldas del SumaPaz

24h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Páramo, Colombia

Ayúdanos en nuestro alojamiento rural en Colombia

30h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Cleaning Farming
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Popayan, Colombia

¡Ven a ayudar en el campo y aprende sobre cultivos y animales! 🌱

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Cautín, Chile

Ayúdanos a crear un refugio de montaña

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Farm Quillabamba, Peru

Ven a ayudarnos en Quillabamba, selva del Cusco en Perú.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 1.0
  • 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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