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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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285 opportunities found

Hospitality Tibasosa, Colombia

¡Únete a nuestro Equipo en un pueblito mágico en Boyacá!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Ecological Reserve Alagoa, Brazil

Desenvolvedor de Infraestrutura no Brasil – Construa, Crie e Cresça em Meio à Natureza! 🌿🏕️

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Salinas, Uruguay

Jardinería en centro de autoconocimiento con caballos

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Farm Cuenca, Ecuador

🌾Siembra, Cosecha y Vida Sostenible💚

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Farmstay Punilla Department, Argentina

Encuentro, Aprendizaje y Regeneración en un Ecocentro de Montaña

25h/week Social Work Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Chupaca, Peru

Feel at home while sharing unforgettable moments with us

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Osorio, Brazil

Join us for gardening, animal care, and daily household tasks

27h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Provincia de Andrés Ibáñez, Bolivia

🐄 Vive el Campo: Experiencia Auténtica en una Lechería Artesanal

25h/week Social Work Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Chupaca, Peru

Dare to get to know the sierra peru and live the unique experienc

25h/week Painting & Decorating
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals

Shared Home Piriápolis, Uruguay

Ven a ayudarnos y disfruta de Piriápolis, Uruguay

16h/week Pet Sitting Kitchen Hand
At least 3 days Private Room 1 meal

Farmstay Angelopolis, Colombia

Social media, digital marketing, sales, database,projects.

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO ASCOCHINGA, Argentina

Ascochinga Live: Comunica, Fotografia y Conecta 🌿📲📸✨

32h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Natal, Brazil

🎭 Theater, Fashion & Wellness: Creative Volunteering in Brazil

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Discover the art of Peruvian paso horse training .

15h/week Cleaning Animal Care Social Work Farming
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Sáchica, Colombia

Ven a Sáchica y ayudame en el desierto de Zaquenzipa

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Permaculture project Palora, Ecuador

Help us with Social Media Volunteer in an Amazonian Eco-Farm – Ec

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works