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Hostel Arica, Chile

Ven a conocer Arica y conoce el Carnval

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con decoración y pintura de murales!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Lima, Peru

Looking for help for a surf instructor with a camper van in Lima

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 5 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayuda con cocina, mesero y bartender y aprovecha Quito!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Calima Darien, Colombia

Únete a nosotros y conéctate con la Vida

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Calima Darien, Colombia

Vive la aventura: captura la magia de los viajes

24h/week Photography Video Making
From 3 to 5 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Lençóis, Brazil

Crie para nosso espaço e curta a Chapada Diamantina!

20h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Arts
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Shared Home São João Del Rei, Brazil

Recepcione hóspedes do mundo todo enquanto conhece MG!

24h/week Cleaning Bartending Administration Reception
From 15 days to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Pinto, Chile

Redactor Creativo de contenidos web

20h/week Party Promoter Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rosario, Argentina

Venga ayudar con limpieza y recepción en nuestro hostel en Argentina! :)

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y limpieza en Quito!

25h/week Night Shift Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

“Comparte tu talento digital mientras exploras nuevos destinos”

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Salango, Ecuador

Disfruta la naturaleza y el mar colaborando en nuestro proyecto

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel baños de agua santa, Ecuador

Creador de Contenido y Redes para un Hostal en la Naturaleza🌿📲

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Manta, Ecuador

Tareas Variadas, personas con energías y buenas vibras.

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cercado, Bolivia

Ayuda en Limpieza y Mantenimiento de la Casita

24h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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