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Homestay Villavicencio, Colombia

Ayuda en finca turística

20h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Voluntario para Hostal en Valparaíso

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Ushuaia, Argentina

Recepcionista y limpieza del hostal en Ushuaia =)

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
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Guest House Provincia de Tarma, Peru

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Perú

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Pirenópolis, Brazil

Toque violão e cante pra nossos hóspedes nos fins de semana!

18h/week Music
At least 3 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

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

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

Guest House Ita Ibate, Argentina

Help me teach English near the Iberá Wetlands, in Corrientes Arg

15h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hotel Salinópolis, Brazil

Ajudar na atividade hoteleira e pousada

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0

Boat Salinas, Ecuador

🌅 ¡Vive la experiencia frente al mar en Salinas, Ecuador!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent

Eco Lodge Pucallpa, Peru

Ayúdanos en nuestra cafeteria snack bar

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Hospitality Cautín, Chile

Conecta con la tierra y con personas: voluntariado en jardinería

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Pucallpa, Peru

Ayúdanos haciendo nuestro espacio mas hermoso con arte 🫶🏽

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Muralista, artes

20h/week Video Making Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
From 4 to 5 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hospitality Ubatuba, Brazil

Ajuda na limpeza de uma casa para receber uma família de turistas

10h/week Cleaning
From 1 to 1 week Private Room
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel san jose de suaita, Colombia

Ayúdanos haciendo limpieza y mantenimiento general en mi hostal

25h/week Kitchen Hand Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

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