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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Homestay Paraty, Brazil

Ajuda em pousada pequena – turnos manhã e tarde (ambiente tranqui

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Líder de Atividades e Entretenimento

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Ubatuba, Brazil

Personal de cocina

24h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • High demand
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Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Videomaker de experiências em Hostel no Leme

32h/week Video Making
From 1 to 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Front Desk Volunteer – Be the Heart of Our Hostel

28h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Crea contenido, e inspirate en medio del Pacífico colombiano

24h/week Photography Video Making
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Guasca, Colombia

Apoyo en reparación y jardineria

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Maresias, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no café da manha e almoço na Lanchonete Caiçara

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Pisac, Peru

Ayuda en la tareas cotidianas del hostel

20h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Ajude nosso hostel na Vila Madalena, São Paulo - Período noturno

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Melipilla, Chile

Disfrutando la vida y ayudándonos en nuestras tareas

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening Painting & Decorating
From 15 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Lima, Peru

We need a person to help us on our new bar

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Bartending Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hospitality Acandi, Colombia

Gardening and Landscaping

20h/week Gardening
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Friendly hostel looking for friendly people

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Ayúdanos con limpieza y housekeeping =)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.0

Hostel Punilla, Argentina

Ayuda con la recepción y limpieza en Hostel Bohemio en Argentina

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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