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Hostel Pipa, Brazil

Vaga Voluntaria/o - Bartendig/Cozinha/Organizacion, Recepcion !!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Bartending Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Natal, Brazil

Recepção, ambiente limpo e organizado

32h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Seja nosso Voluntario Curinga :)

28h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Balneário Camboriú, Brazil

Ajude-nos na limpeza do nosso espaço e curta Balneário Camboriú

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Ajuda no turno da Madrugada =)

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Junte-se a nós como recepcionista!

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajude-nos a manter nosso hostel limpo!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Ayúdanos con turno de noche y aprovecha San Pedro de Atacama!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Venha ajudar no hostel e aproveite para conhecer Salvador!! :)

24h/week Reception Housekeeping
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Ajude-nos com a manutenção do hostel !

24h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Voluntariado em Guest House no meio da floresta do Rio de Janeiro

12h/week Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro Hostel en San Pedro de Atacama!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Faça parte do nosso time e se encante por Paraty! :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel GAROPABA, Brazil

Voluntários para ajuda no dia a dia

30h/week Housekeeping Pet Sitting Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cabo Frio, Brazil

Ajude nas tarefas do Hostel

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Bora fazer o Café da manhã!

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 21 to 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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