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Hostel Cumuruxatiba, Brazil

Ajude a cuidar do nosso hostel e você curte o melhor da Bahia!!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other São José dos Campos, Brazil

✨ Traga sua experiência e compartilhe momentos únicos em SJC 🍽️

24h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 10 days Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Bar e recepção noturno Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Limpeza e ajuda com check-ins em Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belém, Brazil

Night shift / Bartender

25h/week Night Shift Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Itamonte, Brazil

Reconnect with nature & learn about bio building in the mountains

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Caucaia, Brazil

Manutenção, jardinagem e pintura

18h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

NGO Córdoba, Argentina

Voluntariado multifuncional: desde jardinería hasta atención a huéspedes y mascotas

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cumuruxatiba, Brazil

Pequenos reparos, manutenção e jardinagem

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Caucaia, Brazil

Join our hostel for an awesome experience!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Iguape, Brazil

Experienciar paz, harmonia e muita alegria aqui na pousada!!

30h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Caucaia, Brazil

Trabalho para Café da manha / Preparing Breakfast

24h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Paulo Lopes, Brazil

Chef / Kitchen Assistant for a Plant-Based Retreat Center at Eden

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Bariloche, Colombia

Creación de Contenido y RRRSS en Eco Hotel en Colombia

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Lodge Bariloche, Colombia

Ayúdanos con la huerta orgánica en nuestro eco hotel en Colombia

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Tent 2 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Lodge Bariloche, Colombia

Bio construcción y soluciones sustentables en Colombia

25h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

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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