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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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32 opportunities found

Permaculture project Tarapoto, Peru

Pause in the jungle: learn, transform, and reconnect with nature

10h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Pedraza, Venezuela

¡Únete a nuestra aventura y ayúdanos a mantener un pararaiso!🏕️

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

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
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Eco Lodge Filandia, Colombia

Diseño & Cuidado de Jardines: Verde, Arte & Naturaleza 🌱🎨

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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
  • Higher approval

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

Other Puyo, Ecuador

AyÚdanos a conservar 24 hectÁreas de selva en el amazonas

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Cooking
At least 5 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Other Puyo, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro Santuario Natural

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 5 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Farm La Convencion, Peru

Apóyanos en proyectos agrícolas, gastronomía y cocina🍽️🌿

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en Colombia

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 10 to 28 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Chonchi, Chile

Collaborate with our intercultural center in Los lagos, Chile

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Inn Santa Elena de Uairén, Gran Sabana, Venezuela

Disfruta de una estadia inolvidable en contacto con la naturaleza

30h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Homestay Lima Province, Peru

Help in our homestay and enjoy in the safest, most turistic and most modern place in Lima :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Farm Palmas, Brazil

Junte-se a nós em um sítio permacultural no Cerrado!

20h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Angelópolis, Colombia

Ven y conoce nuestro proyecto de abejas en Colombia

8h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Farming
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Conselheiro Pena, Brazil

Conheça Minas Gerais e aprenda sobre agricultura sustentável

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals

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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