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244 opportunities found

Hostel Luziânia, Brazil

Quer viver Brasília e o Cerrado, Embarque conosco nesta missão

25h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 3 days to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Bolivia!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hotel Inirida, Colombia

Sé Parte de Nuestra Familia en la Selva Colombiana 🌳🤝

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 10 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Night Receptionist at Traveler Hostel San Gil

25h/week Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel FILANDIA, Colombia

En la familia Filandia Hotel te sentirás como en casa

30h/week Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Cali, Colombia

Enjoy our hotel 14-04, ¡Vive Cali a tu propio ritmo!

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Canoa Quebrada, Brazil

Contribua com o hostel e conheça Canoa Quebrada (Vaga Feminina)

30h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning Reception
From 30 to 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São João Del Rei, Brazil

Venha voluntariar e conheça as cidades históricas de Minas Gerais

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared 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 San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Administración de recepción y satisfacción de cliente

32h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Bento do Sul, Brazil

Ajude a construir o turismo na bela região de São Bento do Sul ajudando nas tarefas do nosso hostel! =)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Curitiba, Brazil

Have a great Experience living in a hostel in Curitiba :)

30h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Help us at our hostel while exploring the amazing Cali, Colombia!

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Medellín, Colombia

🌎 Recepción en hostel cultural y tranquilo en Medellín

32h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Join Us as Front Desk Support & Welcome Guests with a Smile! 😊

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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.

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