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1466 opportunities found

Permaculture project Maraú, Brazil

Procura-se interessados em se tornar agentes de regeneração!

20h/week Cleaning Social Work Farming Gardening
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Isabela, Ecuador

Ayuda en nuestro hostel y descubre Isabela, Galapagos!

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 10 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Thomé das Letras, Brazil

Voluntariado em São Tomé das Letras-MG

24h/week Night Shift Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 7 days to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Non-Profit School La Dorada, Colombia

Help us teach your language and know your culture! 🌍💛

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Maraú, Brazil

Experiência Comunitária na Ecovila Piracanga

10h/week Cleaning Social Work Farming Gardening
From 5 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Santa Marta, Colombia

Help Build an Ecolodge! Remodel & Launch in Tayrona, Santa Marta

18h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cartagena, Colombia

Surf, yoga y voluntariado en el Caribe Colombiano

24h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm SUESCA, Colombia

🌱 Vive y aprende en nuestra eco finca: agricultura orgánica

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Holistic Center Curití, Colombia

Vive una experiencia transformadora en medio de la montaña

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 8 to 30 days Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay San Antonio de Cumbaza, Peru

Join Our Family: Childcare in the Amazon Jungle of Peru🇵🇪🌳🌎

25h/week Teaching Languages Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Join Our Family Lodge: Hospitality, Good Vibes & Experience 🌿✨🤝

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Fray Mamerto Esquiu, Argentina

🎨 Vive el Arte, Crea y Colabora en Amarillo

20h/week Video Making Photography Social Media Content Writer
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Archidona, Ecuador

Descubre las plantas y vive la magia de la chakra amazónica 🌿✨

20h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Holistic Center Barreiros, Brazil

Participação de Cursos e Retiros de Tantra no Centro Holístico

30h/week Farming Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 7 to 10 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter nosso airbnb em BH e viva conexões e cultura!

24h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Alfredo Wagner, Brazil

Junte-se ao nosso lindo projeto de jardinagem!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 4 days to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • 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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