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315 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Pedraza, Venezuela

Quieres conocer un rincón de Venezuela apoyame en mi campamento

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Other Cocorná, Colombia

Abierto a co-crear belleza y trabajo hecho a mano en Colombia

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Other Cocorná, Colombia

*CLOSE POSITION*

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
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Permaculture project San Alberto, Argentina

Help us build a new sustainable

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Ubalá, Colombia

!Ayúdanos en nuestra Eco Granja en Las Montañas de Ubalá!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Camping San José de suaita, Colombia

Ayúdanos a Transformar Nuestro Mirador en un Verdadero Paraíso!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 20 to 20 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Oxapampa Province, Peru

Help us with our permaculture project to preserve the wildlife!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Farming Animal Care Gardening
At least 1 day Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Mata de São João, Brazil

🌱 Venha nos ajudar com o manejo de cajueiros e jardim! 🌿🌳

30h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Cajabamba, Peru

Help me with gardening , teaching English or building in Peru!

15h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Japira, Brazil

Help Improve our Farm Facilities & Enjoy Brazilian's Countryside

21h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Japira, Brazil

Sustainability support

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Barreiros, Brazil

Guardião da Floresta - Cuidados com o espaço, camping e Mata

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 7 to 10 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Macheta, Colombia

Ayúdanos a transformar nuestra posada con siembra y paisajismo

22h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Barreiros, Brazil

Participação de Cursos e Retiros de Tantra no Centro Holístico

30h/week Farming Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 7 to 10 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Iquitos, Peru

Empower Women and Protect Bees at NGO in the Amazon Jungle!

25h/week Farming
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Arajuno, Ecuador

Construcción en la selva con materiales naturales.

20h/week Farming Gardening Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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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