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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Come immerse yourself in the heart of our lively operations!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Elena, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con nuestros huéspedes y aprovecha Montañita, Ecuador!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm

Camping Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em um Glamping em Floripa, SC!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hostel Pisac, Peru

Help us with the Cleaning of our Hostel and Explore Pisac, Peru

18h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Palomino, Colombia

🏝️ Nuevo Hostel en Palomino - ¡Únete a nuestra familia! 🌞

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Hotel Inirida, Colombia

Sé Parte de Nuestra Familia en la Selva Colombiana 🌳🤝

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 10 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • New

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Voluntariado en Santa Marta, Colombia, cerca al mar y la montaña

27h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Maringá, Brazil

Nos ajude em nosso novo Hostel em Maringá! ]:)

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Recepción

30h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hotel Córdoba, Argentina

Nos ayuda en Recepcion? A kindly person who help us at frontdesk

28h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Ajudinha no mais charmoso e bem localizado hostel de Porto Alegre

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

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Junte-se à nossa equipe como recepcionista no Campeche!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Arica, Chile

Ayúdanos con nuestro turno Rotativo y disfruta de Arica, Chile!

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Recepción 4 días por semana

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Help promoting and maintaining our hostel while receiving guest from all over the world

30h/week Reception Cleaning Administration
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Host clients in a handcraft shop

28h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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