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199 opportunities found

Hostel Bucaramanga, Colombia

Conoce increíbles personas y haz nuevos amigos en nuestro hostal!

25h/week Reception Night Shift
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

🌱 Help Us Take Care of Our New Community and Have Fun Doing It

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve San Rafael, Colombia

Te gustaría vivir unos días en una finca escondida entre montañas

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 3 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

Guardians & Guides: Share Your Healing Gifts with Our Community

20h/week Party Promoter Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Join Us as Front Desk Support & Welcome Guests with a Smile! 😊

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Spanish Immersion & Hostel Receptionist Program

20h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Para profesores de Ingles, Frances, Aleman, Coreano otros idiomas

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Tenjo, Colombia

Mejora tu español en las Montañas y cuida caballos

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

casa de campo ayudanos a cuidar la tierra

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

compartamos nuestras comidas tipicas

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

saca una foto y compartamos

30h/week Photography Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

Ven a pasar unos días en un jardín junto al mar :)

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Pirenópolis, Brazil

Venha viver uma experiência de permacultura no Cerrado! :)

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

horários remunerados ! Recepção e ajuda com a limpeza.

24h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.0

Hostel San Agustín, Colombia

🌟 Join Our Social Hostel in the Heart of San Agustín! 🌟

30h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Farm Silvania, Colombia

Ayúdanos a Cultivar, Transformar y Conectar con la Tierra!

20h/week Animal Care Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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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