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32 opportunities found

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Come help us and enjoy the jungle of Peru!

30h/week Cooking Child Care Arts Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cartagena, Colombia

Voluntariado en el Caribe Colombiano

24h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Medellín, Colombia

Come join us as a social volunteer in Colombia! :)

20h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Ecological Reserve Pastaza, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a Conservar la naturaleza y tener experiencia única.

10h/week Building & Repairing Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Language & Culture Exchange Mentor: Share & Learn Together

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pitalito, Colombia

Queremos que disfruten el campo colombiano!

15h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Quito, Ecuador

Live & Give in the Amazon: Community Language Exchange

16h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Lobitos, Peru

🐴Equine Therapy & Surf Vibes – Help Kids & Horses by the Beach🌊

24h/week Cleaning Animal Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Maraú, Brazil

Procura-se interessados em se tornar agentes de regeneração!

20h/week Cleaning Social Work Farming Gardening
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cartagena, Colombia

Surf, yoga y voluntariado en el Caribe Colombiano

24h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Turvo, Brazil

Vivências de um Eco Park com natureza, cachoeira e aventuras :)

32h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Crucita, Ecuador

¡Ven a Ecuador y vive la experiencia de vivir en una granja!

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Private School Lima Province, Peru

Interact with children or teenagers speaking/teaching english

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Non-Profit Project El Carmen, Peru

¡Únete a nuestra familia de voluntarios y transforma realidades!

20h/week Music Child Care Arts Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

NGO Santa Marta, Colombia

Únete a nuestro voluntario para trabajar en grupo de rescate

25h/week Building & Repairing Kitchen Hand Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm

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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