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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajude-nos a manter nosso hostel limpo!

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

Hostel Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Nos Ajude na Limpeza do nosso Hostel em Fernando de Noronha!

23h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🌙 Night Guardian Wanted — Keep the Magic Alive While Rio Sleeps!

32h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

(MARKETING E ANIMAÇÃO)🌞 ACORDE TODOS OS DIAS EM COPACABANA! 🌊 (

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha ajudar nosso hostel e aproveite a Ilha de Floripa!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar como instrutor de yoga! :)

18h/week Teaching Sports
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Manaure, Colombia

Ayúdanos con tareas del día a día en el hotel al lado del mar.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 7 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hotel Manaure, Colombia

Crea y conecta! Voluntario de contenido y servicio!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Help us to create the best hostel in Brazil

20h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Be a part of a great team of volonteers in our creative hostel

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Be a part of a great team of volonteers in our creative hostel

24h/week Night Shift
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Ajude na Limpeza e Viva a Experiência de São Paulo!

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Viva a Cidade Que Nunca Dorme com a Gente - RECEPÇÃO Noturno

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Itacaré, Brazil

MANUTENÇÃO

25h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Guest House Lençóis, Brazil

Hospedagem exclusiva no coração de Lençóis! Chapada Diamantina

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

¡Únete al Equipo de Recepción de Nuestro Hostal en SAN PEDRO!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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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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