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Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en el Pacífico, Selva, Colombia

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 12 to 28 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

🌟Únete a nuestro vibrante hostel y comparte buena energía en Colombia ✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Night Receptionist at Traveler Hostel San Gil

25h/week Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia

Ayúdanos en marketing digital y redes sociales :)

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arraial d'Ajuda, Brazil

Venha conhecer Arraial D'Ajuda e nos ajude no hostel

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 14 to 28 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Help us at our hostel while exploring the amazing Cali, Colombia!

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cuenca, Ecuador

Volunteer Opportunity at Our Hostel: Content Creation & SM

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Baños Canton, Ecuador

Sumérgete en la magia de Baños de Agua Santa en nuestro hostal!

20h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel FILANDIA, Colombia

En la familia Filandia Hotel te sentirás como en casa

30h/week Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cuenca, Ecuador

Volunteer experience at a boutique hostel

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cuenca, Ecuador

Have fun and help us at our brand new backpackers meeting point!

25h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ancud, Chile

Vive la experiencia 13 Lunas en el Norte de Chiloé

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

'Você é nudista, músico, descolado e comunicativo

30h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House El Bolsón, Argentina

Hospitality Volunteer for Cabins in Patagonia Argentina

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Pereira, Colombia

Ayuda con nuestro sitio web ¡y disfruta de Colombia!

20h/week Web Developer
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pereira, Colombia

¡Forma parte de nuestro equipo y explora Colombia!

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Party Promoter Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works