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Hostel Elqui, Chile

Apoya en un hostel céntrico y disfruta el verano

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Ajude a manter linda nossa casa de hospedes

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Alter do Chão, Brazil

Gosta de construção? Vem com a gente e conheça Alter do Chão!

20h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Praia do Cumbuco - Caucaia, Brazil

Mostre seu talento e venha animar o hostel!

30h/week Teaching Sports Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ancud, Chile

Vive la experiencia 13 Lunas en el Norte de Chiloé

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel TRANCOSO, Brazil

Nos ajude com as tarefas diárias enquanto desfruta de Trancoso!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 15 to 25 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Elqui, Chile

Únete a nuestro hostel y disfruta de Elqui, Chile

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 21 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Danos una mano con el mantenimiento de nuestro hospedaje

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Venha fazer parte do nosso hostel e ajudar-nos com as tarefas

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 30 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp Pacasmayo, Peru

Receptionist / Housekeeper

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn São José do Barreiro, Brazil

Nos ajude na administração de nossa Pousada ecológica.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Alter do Chão, Brazil

Seja bem vind@ à Comunidade indígena Caranazal em Alter do Chão!

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Marcos Sierras, Argentina

Ayúdanos con tareas básicas de limpieza y orden

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en desayunos!

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Danos una mano y vive la mejor experiencia en Camargo

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Ibicoara, Brazil

Venha viver na Chapada Diamantina e nos dê uma mão na cozinha!

24h/week Cooking Bartending Kitchen Hand
At least 10 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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