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Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Arte nas Paredes: ajude-nos a transformar o hostel com Graffiti!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Ajude a cuidar da nossa casa enquanto curte a Ilha Grande!

28h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Recepcionista noturno

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Pintura!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping El Ranco Province, Chile

Voluntariado en Glamping , vive la naturaleza y el lago Ranco

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Viedma, Argentina

Conoces la ciudad de Viedma? donde el Río y el Mar se unen

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Conheça pessoas do mundo todo curtindo Ilha Grande

28h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Help at front desk and make new friends!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Bartender / Breakfast Assistant

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Malargüe, Argentina

Cuidado y Hospitalidad en la Patagonia mendocina”

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

¡Vení a voluntariar al Mora y conocé Mendoza! :)

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Malargüe, Argentina

Únete a nuestro equipo y conoce Malargüe!

24h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Necesitamos artistas, pintores expertos, para un Hostel BOLIVIA

20h/week Gardening Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating
From 10 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha ajudar a Pousada e curta cachoeiras e belezas naturais!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 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

Hostel Tilcara Department, Argentina

Voluntario (Mantenimiento)

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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