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51 opportunities found

Hostel Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Come and join us at our hostel while helping us with guests in Baños!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Night Shift Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar à tarde/noite e aproveitar a Mata Atlântica :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 4 to 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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
  • New
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Hostel Petrópolis, Brazil

Voluntário(a)Pousada Demuner - Apoio na Recepção e Tarefas Gerais

32h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Candelária, Brazil

Recepção noturna em Hostel Turistico no meio do Rio Grande do Sul

25h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 11 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Comparte cultura, haz amigos de todo el mundo y apoya en la exper

20h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Tona, Colombia

Help in hosting restaurant & Reception at hostel and enjoy the nature in Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Tus HABILIDADES, nos ayudan a CRECER

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Calima, Colombia

Ayúdanos a impulsar y mantener nuestro bonito eco hotel

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel São Lourenço, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na recepção e limpeza =)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 5 days to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Guest House Pelotas, Brazil

Ajudante para promover a melhor experiência para os hóspedes

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Lago Puelo, Argentina

📣 ¡Vení a vivir la magia de la Patagonia con nosotros! 🏔✨

25h/week Night Shift Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Misiones - Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Te estamos buscando para crecer juntos

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Cordillera, Chile

🏔️ Anfitrión de Pasajeros en el Encantador Cajón del Maipo 🌿

24h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Venha para nosso Hostel no meio da natureza!

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 15 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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