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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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Hostel Arica, Chile

Necesitamos voluntarios para ayudar en nuestro Hostel en Arica

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Porto Belo, Brazil

Pousada Beira Mar Precisa de Ajuda

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arica, Chile

Ayude a fomentar una experiencia social inolvidable en un nuevo hostal urbano

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Farmstay Pereira, Colombia

Colabora y disfruta la tranquilidad de una finca en Eje Cafetero

25h/week Cleaning Painting & Decorating Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Paraty, Brazil

Ajuda em pousada pequena – turnos manhã e tarde (ambiente tranqui

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Paraty, Brazil

Pousada tranquila busca voluntária organizada, silenciosa e cuida

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

RECEPCIÓN Y ADMINISTRACIÓN

24h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Guatapé, Colombia

SEO & Paid Ads Support

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Guatapé, Colombia

Social media Management & Content creation

24h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Córrego do Bom Jesus, Brazil

Suporte Operacional e Vivência na Raposaria: Sítio Orgânico

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cooking Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Ajude em repaos e manutencao da estrutura do Hostel

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Pedrera, Uruguay

Voluntariado en Hostel – Orden, Limpieza y Buena Vibra ✨

24h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Arica, Chile

Ven a conocer Arica y conoce el Carnval

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Lençóis, Brazil

🌿🏔️ Voluntariado em Hostel na Chapada Diamantina ✨🌞

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel turbo, Colombia

¡Vive la experiencia de estar en un hostal frente al mar!

30h/week Arts Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel turbo, Colombia

¡Atrévete a vivir frente al mar y a hacer amigos!

30h/week Photography Party Promoter
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • 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