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Inn Iguape, Brazil

Aproveitando a tranquilidade dando aquela forcinha

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Ajuda na limpeza do nosso pequeno Hostel na Terra dos Cânions

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Tamandaré, Brazil

Colabore com o hostel no paraíso da Praia dos Carneiros, em PE

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Homestay Ushuaia, Argentina

Ayuda con la limpieza de la casa, con la huerta y tareas simples

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ilhabela, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar a cuidar de um hostel na praia do Bonete :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping El Ranco Province, Chile

Voluntariado de Glamping en el sur de Chile: ¡Transforma y vive la naturaleza en Llifén!

25h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping El Ranco Province, Chile

Voluntariado en Glamping , vive la naturaleza y el lago Ranco

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Conecte-se com a natureza: Voluntariado em pousada em Riacho Doce

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostel en Bolivia! :)

25h/week Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Maresias, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no atendimento da Lanchonete o Buteco Caiçara.

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Conecte-se com a natureza: Voluntariado em pousada em Riacho Doce

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Help us at our hostel in downtown Cusco!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Bartending
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Delfinópolis, Brazil

Ajude-nos em reparos e manutenções!

25h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Cairu, Brazil

Ajude com Reparos e Pinturas e Desfrute de Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Arts
At least 10 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Cairu, Brazil

Aproveite Morro de SP Ajude na Limpeza e Lavanderia

25h/week Reception Administration Cleaning Housekeeping
From 10 to 30 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Delfinópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com Atendimento, Organização, Camping e Recepção!

25h/week Housekeeping Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 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