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1460 opportunities found

Farm Augusto Corrêa, Brazil

Ajude nos na Captações de Imagens em nossa Fazenda

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Farm Purranque, Chile

Join our project in the eart of the Cordillera de la Costa

30h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Huancayo, Peru

Be part of our Educational support project with Andean children

30h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
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Farm Palena, Chile

Te invitamos a nuestro campo en la Patagonia Chilena

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Monte Alegre dos Campos, Brazil

Nos ajude nos manejos orgânicos e curta a natureza

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Private School Zipaquirá, Colombia

Comparte vivencias con nuestros estudiantes, mientras aprenden

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Villars, Argentina

Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento y reparaciones generales

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Punilla Department, Argentina

Ayúdanos con nuestro jardín

25h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Farm São José dos Ausentes, Brazil

Nos ajude com nosso Pomar de Maça e conheça a região da Serra

30h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Barra de Maxaranguape, Brazil

Venha ajudar a manter nossa pousada mais bonita e feliz!!

20h/week Pet Sitting Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Other Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Venha Ser Voluntário na Cozinha e Viva uma Experiência Única! 🍃

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Hostel Otavalo, Ecuador

Ayudanos un poco y disfruta de Otavalo, la naturaleza y el lago

25h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 days to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farmstay Valdivia, Chile

Renovemos mi cabaña mientras conoces el sur de Chile ✨🏡⚒️

22h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Cruz del Eje, Salto, Argentina

Eco granja entre Capilla del Monte y San Marcos Sierras Córd. Arg

20h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Holistic Center Ibiraci - Peixoto, Brazil

🌿 Junte-se só projeto de construção para transformar nossa visão em realidade 🌿

6h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 5 days to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals

Homestay Merlo, Argentina

Shape a Garden in Rural Argentina with a World-Traveling Couple

20h/week Cleaning Cooking Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals

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.

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