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1463 opportunities found

Homestay Bello Horizonte, Uruguay

Queremos terminar de embellecer nuestra casa y su entorno

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Social Project Cotundo, Ecuador

Teach English at the community school

25h/week Music Arts Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Quito, Ecuador

🌿🐎 Experience Farm Life at the Foot of Pichincha Volcano! 🌱🏔️

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Conteúdo Audiovisual, Redes e Flayer da Hospedagem

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 15 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Fusagasugá, Colombia

Embecelle la finca con nosotros y vive la experiencia del campo

30h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Inn Arpoador, Brazil

🙌Redes Sociais e Marketing Digital🌊

24h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Homestay Santa Marta, Colombia

Ayúdame a mejorar un pequeño hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Farm Fusagasugá, Colombia

“Creador de Recuerdos Digitales en un Paraíso Natural”

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farm Fusagasugá, Colombia

"Tu ayuda dará vida, color y armonía a este rincón natural"

30h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farm Fusagasugá, Colombia

“Manos que construyen y corazones que crecen en la naturaleza” 🌿

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Animal Care
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farm Fusagasugá, Colombia

“Construyamos juntos un sueño en armonía con la naturaleza” 🌱

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Permaculture project Guarne, Colombia

Naturaleza y ciudad. Granja muy cerca de Medellín!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Guarne, Colombia

¡Aprende más sobre permacultura muy cerca de Medellín!

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Paraty, Brazil

Seja caseiro temporário nas montanhas de Paraty!

30h/week Animal Care
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cafayate, Argentina

Ven a conocer y ayudarnos en nuestro hostel en Cafayate!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Comendador Gomes, Brazil

Ajude-nos a plantar uma linda mandala na nossa fazenda em Minas G

30h/week Animal Care Gardening Social Work Farming
From 2 days to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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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