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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Salvador, Brazil

📸 Faça vídeos incríveis e viva o Pelourinho! 🎶✨

20h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

manutenção e pintura

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Voluntariado en Hostal ubicado en cerro turístico de Valparaíso

23h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Imbituba, Brazil

🌊 Viva a experiência Rosa: voluntariado em hostel na praia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos a mantener un buen ambiente en el Hostel!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima, Peru

Aprende a preparar platos típicos y de fusión peruana en nuestro restaurante

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Imbituba, Brazil

Trabalho voluntario em troca de Hospedagem

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en recepción

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel El Bolsón, Argentina

Deja tu huella en la Casona que recibe viajeros de todo el mundo

24h/week Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

Disfruta el turno de noche en un hotel histórico de Valparaiso

30h/week Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ouro Preto, Brazil

Venha aprender, ajudar e se hospedar no coração da Cidade

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Curta as incríveis praias do Norte na ilha da Magia e nos ajude

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Camping Las Heras, Argentina

Crea contenido para nuestras redes y disfruta del lugar

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Las Heras, Argentina

Vive con nosotros y nos ayudas con mantenimiento general

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn Palhoça, Brazil

Limpeza e manutenção na praia mais bonita do Brasil

25h/week Reception Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ouro Preto, Brazil

venha nos ajudar na comunicação e divulgação do Hostel

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 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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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.

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