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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

Homestay Quito, Ecuador

digital marketing for our small accommodations in the city of Qui

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Caraíva, Brazil

Ajude-nos nas mídias sociais dos retiros holísticos em Caraíva

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New
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Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

¡Únete a nuestra aventura digital y vive la experiencia de tu vida! 🌿📸🌎

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Lima, Peru

Join us as a community manager and help us create content here in Peru !

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Comunity manager, limpieza, atencion al publico y experiencias

24h/week Content Writer Photography Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 1.0
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Natal, Brazil

🌟 ¡Te estamos buscando en Ponta Negra! 🏖️✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Lago Puelo, Argentina

Creador/a de Contenido para el Hostel

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel san javier yacanto, Argentina

TENES EXPERIENCIA EN MANEJO DE REDES , MARKETING ? TE ESPERAMOS !

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel GAROPABA, Brazil

Capture a Beleza da Praia da Ferrugem: Criador de Conteúdo :)

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Porto Seguro, Brazil

Capte o melhor da nossa região e viva dias incríveis em Arraial.

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Marciano Cinematográfico

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Social Media e Recepção🌿

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha ajudar em nossas Mídias Sociais

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Barra Grande, Maraú, Brazil

Me ajude a promover meu hostel nas mídias socias!

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • 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