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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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1344 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Castelândia, Brazil

Welcome to Our Community!

25h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Castelândia, Brazil

Help us improve Casa Branca

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Help us design and run our Cafe in our Beachfront Hostel

24h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Farm Ilhabela, Brazil

Come help us to develop our Chocolate and Organic farming brand

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cardenal Caro, Chile

Necesitamos ayuda para mantener nuestro Hostel

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

Farm Brasília, Brazil

Quer conhecer as belezas do cerrado? Vem com a gente! :)

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Petrópolis, Brazil

Voluntário(a)Pousada Demuner - Apoio na Recepção e Tarefas Gerais

32h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cuenca, Ecuador

Pasar el dia en una granja familiar con vacas, perros, gallinas

12h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Couto de Magalhães de Minas, Brazil

Ajude a divulgar um projeto da Nova Era, na Serra do Espinhaço!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Tarapoto, Peru

Voluntariado en un Retiro de Sanación en la Selva Peruana 🌳

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm San Juan de Urabá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a cultivar nuestro huerto y frutales en nuestra finca

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project San Martín, Peru

🌿 Volunteer in the Peruvian Amazon–Capture Stories that Matter📸

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Private School Cabuyaro, Colombia

Ven y enseña ingles al paraíso llanero!!

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Comuna 1, Argentina

Native English Speaker Marketing Volunteer

18h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Pucón, Chile

necesito una mano amiga

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Camping Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

Em busca de pessoas criativas para embelezar nosso jardim

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

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