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Other San Felipe de Aconcagua, Chile

Ven a ayudar y aprender a nuestra ECO BEER GARDEN

32h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Quinua, Peru

Ayuda en la tareas cotidianas :)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 3 months Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Crie conteúdos p/ redes sociais e conheça a Chapada dos Veadeiros

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Acacías, Colombia

Join our language and culture exchange in Acacias, Meta Colombia

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Bacabal, Brazil

🌞Viva o Brasil com uma família local – Ajude com tarefas leves✨

20h/week Cooking Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Other São Francisco do Sul, Brazil

🌊🤍 Atendimento ao Público em São Francisco do Sul

28h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Quieres vivir la experiencia hostelera en el corazón de Colombia?

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Experiencia Chapada Dos Veadeiros - Organização e limpeza

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Ilha Comprida, Brazil

Venha participar do nosso paraíso em meio a natureza e o mar!🌳🌊

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Crie conteúdo e viva a magia da Chapada dos Veadeiros ✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Comparte cultura, haz amigos de todo el mundo y apoya en la exper

20h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Lobitos, Peru

Apoya en casa, pasea las mascotas y conecta con la naturaleza frente al mar | Lobitos, PE 🌊🐾

24h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hostel Itanhandu, Brazil

Apoio Operacional e Cuidado com os Espaços.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Conocé Mendoza mientras nos das una mano! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Porto Seguro, Brazil

Ajude-nos com as tarefas diárias em nossa pousada!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Porto Seguro, Brazil

Porto Seguro BA aonde o Brasil começou!

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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