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Hostel Chiloé, Chile

[TURNO DE LA MAÑANA] recepción y aseo

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Chiloé, Chile

[TURNO DE LA NOCHE] recepción y aseo

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Chiloé, Chile

[TURNO MIXTO] recepción y aseo

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Inn Florianópolis, Brazil

Conheça Floripa enquanto ajuda nossa casinha familiar! TURNOMANHÃ

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge San Martin de Amacayacu, Colombia

Join us and connect with the locals and international guests!

28h/week Housekeeping Reception
From 30 days to 10 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Humahuaca, Argentina

Conocé la Quebrada de Humahuaca y ayudanos en nuestro hospedaje!

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

Hostel Mata de São João, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no Hostel + bacana do Litoral Norte da Bahia

25h/week Party Promoter Kitchen Hand Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cushamen, Argentina

Hermoso hostel de buena onda hubicado cerca del Lago Puelo

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Humahuaca, Argentina

Buscamos ayuda en tareas de limpieza!

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Soure, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com o Hostel na ilha de Marajó

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro pequeño Hostel en Oruro (Capital Folklorica)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Imbituba, Brazil

Recepção e ajuda na limpeza madrugada no hostel na Praia do Rosa!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Night Shift Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cercado, Bolivia

Aporta tu creatividad y habilidades, y siéntete como en casa

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Enjoy Puerto Varas like a local

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alter do Chão, Brazil

Faça parte de nossa familia,colabore cm nosso espaço.

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

Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Ajude na recepção e atendimento e conheça a Chapada dos Veadeiros

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • 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