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1576 opportunities found

Social Project Cartagena, Colombia

Ayúdanos a fomentar el desarrollo sostenible en Tierra Bomba

24h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Acorizal, Brazil

🌿 Viva a Natureza em Mato Grosso: Ajude com Limpeza e Jardinagem

4h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 7 to 14 days Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Acorizal, Brazil

📸 Colabore com Marketing Digital no Interior de Mato Grosso!

9h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 7 to 14 days Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Eco Village Colon, Colombia

Ayuda cocinando y limpiando

16h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

English Speaking Practice in Manta

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rincón del Mar, Colombia

Enseña Francés y aporta a nuestra comunidad

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Guarne, Colombia

Apoyo en Taller Holístico con Inmersión en Hielo

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Arequipa, Peru

🧗🏻‍♂️🧗🏻‍♂️Voluntariado en Hostel de Escaladores✌🏻

18h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Arts Teaching Sports
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Quito, Ecuador

Apoyo Doméstico y Cuidado del Espacio Terapéutico 🏡🌼

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Quito, Ecuador

Marketing del Alma: Creación de Contenido con Propósito 🧘✨

20h/week Photography Party Promoter Content Writer Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Ibicoara, Brazil

🌿 Viva a Chapada Diamantina na melhor base na região!

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals

Shared Home Caraguatatuba, Brazil

Venha curtir dias de praia e nos ajude fazendo mosaicos!

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Colonia Baron, Argentina

Help out a sustainable home on a farm in La Pampa

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Eco Village Nísia Floresta, Brazil

Auxilie a cozinha de um Restaurante Vegano Mágico

30h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Otavalo, Ecuador

Help with our eco-hostel with a native family next to volcano

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning Arts
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Santa Marta, Colombia

Join our family in the colombian jungle

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 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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