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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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314 opportunities found

Permaculture project Polanco LaValleja, Uruguay

Help us to develop our permaculture essential oil cultivation.

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Biobio, Chile

Asistente de Proyecto de Canopy y Escalada en Los Ángeles, Chile

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 days to 1 month Tent 3 meals

Eco Lodge Cáqueza, Colombia

Se parte de un Proyecto Verde en el Oriente Colombiano

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
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Permaculture project Linares, Chile

Eco construcción y huerta orgánica en Linares, Chile

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Farm Biguaçu, Brazil

Voluntariado em Agrofloresta e Permacultura 🌳🧑‍🌾

24h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Paraty, Brazil

Building the ComUnafloresta

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Aiuruoca, Brazil

Ajude-nos com a nossa horta e consertos gerais em meio a natureza

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Eco Lodge camarones, Argentina

Grow food and enjoy a true Paradise in Patagonia.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 25 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Viva a experiência do campo em um antigo mosteiro em minas gerais

20h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Other Valdivia, Chile

🌟 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo! Buscamos Voluntarios 🌿🏡

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Marinilla, Colombia

Ayúdanos con una hermosa y confortable casa de campo!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Farmstay Cautín, Chile

🌱🐓 Voluntariado en Chile: Ayúdanos en Nuestro Proyecto de Agroturismo 🏡

30h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Antofagasta, Chile

🌵✨ Vive el Desierto Más Árido del Mundo de Forma Sustentable

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Paraty, Brazil

Nos ajude a cuidar e respeitando nossas cachorras frente ao mar

30h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Lagoinha, Brazil

Sítio agropecuário na Serra do Mar (PT/EN/ES)

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Punilla, Argentina

Ayúdanos a cultivar campos de lavanda y disfrut del naturaleza!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 10 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

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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