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315 opportunities found

Other Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia

Ayúdanos a construir La Casa del Pensamiento Ancestral

30h/week Farming Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Farm Curacaví, Chile

🌱 Ayúdanos en nuestra huerta regenerativa y reforestación nativa

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Village Baependi, Brazil

Join to our Temple to learn gardening and plantation🌿

25h/week Farming Gardening
At least 5 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Itanhandu, Brazil

Cultivo Orgânico e Sustentável.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Farming Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Tena, Ecuador

Come help our Yoga Retreat Centre and enjoy the nature!!!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Cotia, Brazil

Sua reconexão com a natureza !

30h/week Gardening Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Aloasi, Ecuador

Habitat restoration for bees.

30h/week Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Winery Albardon, Argentina

🍇 Vive la Experiencia de la Cosecha de Uva y Elaboración de Vino en Nuestra Finca 🍷

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Guayabal de siquima, Colombia

Ayúdanos en nuestra hacienda de café y disfruta la naturaleza! :)

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 5 days to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Melgar, Colombia

Ven a disfrutar de la naturaleza de Melgar en Colombia.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Manu, Peru

Voluntariado amazónico manu

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Piatã, Brazil

Come be part of our coffee farm project!

30h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Arbeláez, Colombia

Coworker - Facilitator

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Social Work Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Vicuña, Chile

🌿✨ Voluntariado en Chile: Ayúdanos a Crear un Espacio de Meditación y Armonía al Aire Libre 🏕️🧘‍♂️

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tena, Colombia

Live, learn and help us in the farm, explore the culture

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Social Work Farming
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Socorro, Brazil

Conecte-se com a natureza, liberte a sua criatividade e nos ajude nas tarefas do dia a dia!

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 30 to 41 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 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!

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Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

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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.

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