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Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Projeto novo troca de conhecimento, inovação sustentabilidade

28h/week Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts Social Media
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Ajude na recepção e atendimento e conheça a Chapada dos Veadeiros

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

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

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Private School Cabuyaro, Colombia

Ven y enseña ingles al paraíso llanero!!

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Vem nos dar um help e aproveitar o interior de Minas

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belém, Brazil

Marketing / Mídias Sociais

25h/week Video Making Photography Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Guarujá, Brazil

Venha nos auxiliar nas tarefas e desfrute como hóspede

30h/week Housekeeping Reception Cleaning
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Teaching Languages Arts
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Arts Gardening Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Guarujá, Brazil

Nos ajude nos serviços domésticos e curta o melhor do Guarujá!

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Mata de São João, Brazil

limpeza /manutenção/recepção

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Florianópolis, Brazil

Conheça Floripa enquanto ajuda nossa casinha familiar! TURNOMANHÃ

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ayúdanos a crear un espacio de conexión con la naturaleza

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belém, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com arte & pintura!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping General Carrera Province, Chile

Ayúdanos con la manutención de nuestro camping

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belém, Brazil

Night shift / Bartender

25h/week Night Shift Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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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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