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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Holistic Center Imbassaí, Brazil

YOGA CAMP num paraíso na BAHIA !

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Coronel Brandsen, Argentina

Aprende y Disfruta la Naturaleza Pampeana!

15h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Venha cuidar da nossa recepção e da limpeza no período noturno

30h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
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Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Coolest volunteer in Montañita

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 3 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Ecological Reserve San Luís de Cubarral, Colombia

🌿 Volunteer in the Heart of Nature – Help Us Plant 300,000 Trees! 🌍🌱

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Conceição do Ibitipoca, Lima Duarte, Brazil

Venha cuidar da natureza com a gente no nosso cantinho em Ibitipoca!

20h/week Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Camping Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

🌿 Viva uma experiência de camping e troca em meio à natureza ⛺

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning
At least 1 week Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Trevelin, Argentina

Acompañenonn a retornar a la tierra! Proyecto campesino familiar

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

Hotel General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Sirve Desayunos con Alegría y desfruta en Mar del Plata 🌞🍳☕🌊

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

​🧹Ajude na limpeza de camping acolhedor em meio da natureza​⛺ ​

18h/week Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Itapeva, Brazil

Participe da Revitalização de nossa Comunna na Serra de MG 🌱

30h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Itapeva, Brazil

🎥 Videomaker na exuberante da Serra da Mantiqueira (MG) 🌱

30h/week Photography Video Making
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Itapeva, Brazil

🎥 Designer na exuberante Serra da Mantiqueira (MG) 🌱

30h/week Content Writer Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Itapeva, Brazil

Recepcionar nossos Clientes na Serra da Mantiqueira (MG) 🌱

30h/week Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Mantenimiento carpinteria y pintura Y cuidado de mascotas

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Soure, Brazil

🔨 Ajude na manutenção do hostel e viva a Ilha do Marajó

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

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