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Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Nos dê a mão com limpeza e recepção em São Paulo :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Gosta de limpeza e organização? Nos ajude em nosso hostel enquanto aproveita o litoral! ;)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Venha nos auxiliar num Charmoso Hostel - São Paulo :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Conoce Valparaiso mientras ayudas con tareas cotidianas :D

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ambiente tranquilo en Valparaíso - Turno AM/PM

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Paraty, Brazil

Nos ajude a cuidar da pousada ! (Apenas vegetarianos ou veganos)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Share your culture, help us with our Front Desk and some cleaning

30h/week Administration Reception Gardening Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Paraty, Brazil

Ajuda para cuidar da nossa casa em Paraty!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel La Pedrera, Uruguay

Necesitamos colaboración con tareas de construcción!

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Bariloche, Argentina

Help us With General Tasks at a Backpackers Hostel in Bariloche!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Medellín, Colombia

Three Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento y disfruta de Medellín!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Inn Lençóis, Brazil

Viva uma experiência única na Chapada Diamantina

25h/week Housekeeping Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Guest House Medellín, Colombia

Two Amazing and cool neighborhood of Medellin

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 30 to 40 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Inn Maraú, Brazil

Ajude na organização da pousada com boas energias 🌞🧽

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Maraú, Brazil

Receba viajantes com sorrisos e boas-vindas! 😊✨

25h/week Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Eventos, buena vibra y creación de videos: sé parte de la experiencia

28h/week Video Making
From 30 days to 10 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Why work abroad in a hostel in South America?

South America is one of the best destinations to work abroad, with amazing sites and culture. Work exchange in South America can be your chance to develop new skills, like learning spanish! Besides, each country is special in its own way. You can go deep into the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Ecuador or Peru. Go to Argentina to hike in Patagonia or admire amazing wildlife in the Galapagos Islands. Work in a hostel in South America and save money while you meet the world!

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Do I need a visa to work exchange in South America?

In general, a tourist visa is enough for a work exchange program in South America. Each country has its own requirements, but most South-american countries are pretty open to foreigners. For example in Peru, Europeans and North-americans can stay up to 183 days with a tourist visa! In Brazil, Americans can apply for the new e-visa, making it easier to get to the country without having to apply in person at an embassy.

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Work exchange in South America with Worldpackers

You don’t have to pick only one country to work in exchange for housing in South America! At Worldpackers you will find hostels, camping sites, NGOs and much more in several countries of this continent. Use your skills to exchange work for accomodation in South America. You can start by making a profile. Once you provide info about your skills and travel goals, find a host that suits you and make your trip happen by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community.

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

Time 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