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1236 opportunities found

Hostel Salta, Argentina

🌍¡Descubre Salta Capital y únete a nuestro Hostel! 🏡✨

25h/week Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm El Carmen de Viboral, Colombia

Apoyo Creativo de Embellecimiento en nuestro hostal a 1,30 de MED

20h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Choachi, Colombia

El paraíso a una hora y media de Bogotá, Colombia

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Salta, Argentina

Ayúdanos a recibir a nuestros huéspedes y mantener la limpieza!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Curitiba, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com as tarefas do dia a dia

26h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Pirenópolis, Brazil

Venha ter uma experiência de regeneração na mata!!

20h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Voluntariado en Santa Marta, Colombia, cerca al mar y la montaña

27h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

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

Sustainable Community Palmeiras, Brazil

Venha e colabore em Espaço Permacultural na Chapada Diamantina :)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Cleaning Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Village Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Construindo um camping e quiosque

24h/week Gardening Building & Repairing
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Serra do Cipó, Brazil

Venha me ajudar a reformar uma casa na Serra do Cipó!

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

NGO Talara Province, Peru

We need help with our surf shop and/or our website!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve La Mesa, Colombia

¡Descubre un glamping mágico en plena naturaleza en Colombia!

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 30 days to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve La Mesa, Colombia

Descubre destinos exóticos y ayudanos a crecer nuestro Glamping

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hotel FILANDIA, Colombia

En la familia Filandia Hotel te sentirás como en casa

30h/week Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Conde, Brazil

Venha ajudar a granja e desfrute a natureza em Conde, Paraíba!

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

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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