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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Inn São Gonçalo do Amarante, Brazil

Join our team and Surf or Kitesurf to cooking help and bartender

27h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Nos ajude a proporcionar estadias acolhedoras em Brasília!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Córdoba, Argentina

Nuestras Resis necesitan tu Toque !!!

20h/week Social Media Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Arts
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
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Camping Tunuyán, Argentina

Ven a vivir la experiencia del Glamping a Mendoza, Argentina

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

NGO Canoas de Punta Sal, Peru

Social Media Manager & Marketing Strategist

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Camping Última Esperanza, Chile

Help us with our camping in Puerto Natales, Patagonia Chilena!

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Barra de Valizas, Uruguay

Trabajos de cultivo y arreglos en huerta y disfruta de la naturaleza en Uruguay!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 10 to 10 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Cali, Colombia

Ayuda en la huerta y con bioconstrucción en Cali, Colombia!

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Campinas, Brazil

🌟✨ Ajude nas Tarefas Rotineiras de um Hostel em Campinas! ✨🌟

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 4 to 5 weeks Private Room

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven y colobora con diversas tareas!

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farmstay Jericó, Colombia

Volunteer at a coffee farm while taking a two week Spanish course

15h/week Social Work Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm ilheus, Brazil

Nos Ajude na Manutenção Geral do Nosso Hostel e Aproveite Ilhéus

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Concepción, Chile

🌿 ¡Voluntariado en Armonía con la Naturaleza en el Sur de Chile!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Cleaning
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Other Malalcahuello, Chile

🌟 Volunteer Opportunity in Chile: Work, Ride, & Explore! 🐴🍽️

30h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Paracas, Peru

Help us as a Tour Guide and Bartender at our Hostel in Paracas :)

30h/week Tour Guide Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5

Eco Village Antônio Carlos, Brazil

ENTRE TRILHAS,PINTURA E AGROFLORESTA. Outono de boa conexão!

30h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Farming
From 6 to 15 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works