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Shared Home Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🌿 Limpeza, Jardinagem e Manutenção no Rio de Janeiro

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel La Paz, Bolivia

The Life of the Party: Events & Social Experience Host

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Apoyo Cocina y Actividades

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Voluntariado em Mídias - Hostel de Frente para o Mar em Paraty

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🍹Meet Travelers, Party, & Explore with us in Rio!🇧🇷🥳🌊

24h/week Party Promoter Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Guarujá, Brazil

Seja nosso voluntário e desenvolva novas habilidades

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Social Media Criativo para Pousada Consciente em Ubatuba

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Cautín, Chile

🌟 Voluntariado en Casa de Huéspedes - Vive y Ayuda en un Paraíso Exclusivo en Chile! 🏡🌿

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Homestay Montevideo, Uruguay

Cuidar a Valentino🍼

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Cook - make sure people are well-fed with your vegetarian recipes

22h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Teach Yoga classes at our beachfront hostel in Pt. Engabao, Ec!

13h/week Teaching Sports
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Animal Shelter Santa Cruz La Laguna, Ecuador

FUNDACION JUANCHITO AL RESCATE GALAPAGOS

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

🌊 Viva Arraial do Cabo ajudando em uma pousada paradisíaca ☕✨

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Party in Cusco & live the Andean adventure! Join our crew!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Ayúdanos en RECEPCIÓN, nuevo Hostel en el casco histórico CUSCO!

24h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

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