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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hotel Balnearia, Argentina

Somos tu mejor opción !

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Paz, Bolivia

¡Sé la sonrisa que da la bienvenida! Únete a nuestro equipo! 🛎️

32h/week Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção do nosso hostel enquanto desfruta Caraíva!

24h/week Bartending Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en recepción

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Te invitamos al nuestro hostal en Valparaíso

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 9 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Manaus, Brazil

Promovendo experiências inesquecíveis! Promoting unforgettable experiences

25h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Balnearia, Argentina

Gracias por dejarnos disfrutar de tu buena energia ¡¡

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Night Shift Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Natal, Brazil

Venha ajudar na recepção em Pousada Familiar a 1 quadra da praia!

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Lima, Peru

Support in some tasks in the little farm

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 day Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

We are a home away from home for backpackers! Be part of our hostel and enjoy São Paulo! :)

27h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Other Valdivia, Chile

🌟 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo! Buscamos Voluntarios 🌿🏡

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Inn Guaraqueçaba, Brazil

🌿 Viva na Natureza e Ajude com Jardinagem & Tarefas Simples 🌞

28h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hotel Bahía Solano, Colombia

Assistant concierage/ Whale Watching Guide

30h/week Teaching Languages Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Voluntariado en Córdoba: Sé Parte de Nuestro Equipo del Hostel

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Camping Antofagasta, Chile

🌵✨ Vive el Desierto Más Árido del Mundo de Forma Sustentable

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Bahía Solano, Colombia

"Voluntariado de barman en el paraíso de Bahía Solano"

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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