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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

Vaga de Voluntariado – Mídias & Comunicação no Raízes Eco Hostel

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Ayúdanos a ser el alma de la fiesta

32h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

VAGA PARA MARCO 2026

16h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Ayuda con limpieza y redes del Hostel

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

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Recepción y Cuidado del Espacio – Atención Consciente al Huésped

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Iglesia, Argentina

Ayudar a recibir pasajeros y dar el desayuno

25h/week Night Shift
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Ventas conscientes y comunicación para un turismo responsable

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en la limpieza.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Palhoça, Brazil

🍳🌊 Kitchen Hand em Paraíso Natural na Guarda do Embaú

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Ajude nosso hostel na Vila Madalena, São Paulo - Período noturno

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Homestay Colonia Baron, Argentina

Help out a sustainable home on a farm in La Pampa

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Voluntariado em uma pousada nas montanhas da Mantiqueira

21h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Guest House Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar nas tarefas enquanto disfruta do Vale do Matutu

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 10 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Colbun, Chile

Ayúdanos a restauran nuestro velero, lancha y embarcaciones!

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Manutenção, pintura, pedreiro, jardinagem, etc.

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 15 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Recepcionista súper friendly que ayude con la limpieza del lugar.

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 30 to 80 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

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