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1345 opportunities found

Non-Profit School Comuna 1, Argentina

Teach English and Learn Spanish, Native English Volunteers Only

15h/week Teaching Languages
From 30 days to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Spanish Immersion & Hostel Receptionist Program

20h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Inn Firavitoba, Colombia

Colaboración plan de mejora nuestro negocio verde!

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 15 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Guest House São Lourenço da Serra, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com cultivo do jardim e criação de conteúdo.

25h/week Building & Repairing Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 5 days to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Colatina, Brazil

Help me learn English and I'll show you a little bit of Brazil ;)

15h/week Teaching Languages
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Farm Praia Grande, Brazil

Vem bioconstruir com a gente 🌱🤝

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hotel Talara, Peru

🏨🏄‍♂️ Staff de Limpieza y Jardín en Negritos Kite & Wing Sur | Talara, Peru

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 7 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel Calca Province, Peru

Come and help us with our artistic decoration

18h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 3 days to 1 week Tent
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farmstay Zapala, Argentina

🌱🏕️ Voluntariado en Chacra y Comedor de Campo en Zapala

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals

Ecological Reserve San Pedro Department, Argentina

Salva la Selva, cuida su Fauna, trabaja con comunidade 🌿

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • New

Homestay Huaraz, Peru

Busco profesor de alemán

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 6 weeks Private Room

Hostel Guarujá, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar e aproveite as mais bonitas praias do Guarujá

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Private School Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Practice English with Students and Discover the Real Ecuador.

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cardenal Caro, Chile

Ayudanos en nuestro hostal en la Playa de Pichilemu

18h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Pirenópolis, Brazil

Colabore e desfrute da Natureza

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 9 days to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Surf, help & chill at our Beachfront Hostel in Las Tunas, Ecuador

24h/week Animal Care Cleaning Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works