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Hospitality Dalcahue, Chile

Colabora con diversas tareas en nuestro alojamiento turístico

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.0

Eco Lodge Socorro, Colombia

Buscamos voluntarios con ojo creativo para fotos, reels y videos de nuestra finca

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Acompáñanos en una experiencia de buena vibra y mucho sabor

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Rosario, Argentina

necesito voluntario de mantenimiento y pintura

24h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lençóis, Brazil

🌿🏔️ Voluntariado em Hostel na Chapada Diamantina ✨🌞

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • New

Inn Paraty, Brazil

🌴🏡 Voluntariado em Pousada em Paraty

20h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Arequipa, Peru

😃Voluntariado en el centro de Arequipa (parejas )🛏️

18h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Piriápolis, Uruguay

Ven a compartir tus talentos a Dharma Punta negra

20h/week Video Making Social Media Music Arts
From 1 to 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Goiana, Brazil

PERNAMBUCO na praia de CATUAMA - Cozinhar + Limpeza

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Salango, Ecuador

Disfruta la naturaleza y el mar colaborando en nuestro proyecto

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Goiana, Brazil

MANUTENÇÃO, Pintura, Marcenaria aqui na Praia de Catuama

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Goiana, Brazil

PERNAMBUCO na praia de CATUAMA - JARDINEIRO/ GARDENER

25h/week Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cusco, Peru

Help needed in Guest House

20h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Night Shift Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Goiana, Brazil

Faça filmagens e produza vídeos para nosso projeto :)

25h/week Photography Video Making
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Goiana, Brazil

Pintor de Parede // Wall Painter 💚

25h/week Arts Building & Repairing Gardening Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Goiana, Brazil

Manutenção e Pequenos Consertos em PERNAMBUCO

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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