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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos a mantener un buen ambiente en el Hostel!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Maragogi, Brazil

Good vibes is needed in the beautiful Maragogi!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Limpeza e ajuda com check-ins em Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
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Shared Home Aracaju, Brazil

Viva Aracaju: Voluntariado Dinâmico em Airbnb e Restaurante!

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge San Agustín, Colombia

Ayúdanos con nuestro alojamiento rural

25h/week Gardening Reception
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Itacaré, Brazil

Dê uma mãozinha com tarefas diárias e curta Itacaré!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en recepción

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Nos ajude na Limpeza e Recepção e aproveite o centro de São Paulo

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Inn Rio Grande, Brazil

Apoie na recepção e redes sociais em pousada no sul do Brasil 🌸

25h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel El Bolsón, Argentina

Deja tu huella en la Casona que recibe viajeros de todo el mundo

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

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Receptionist - Hostel in Copacabana/Ipanema - Reception

32h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Palhoça, Brazil

Limpeza e manutenção na praia mais bonita do Brasil

25h/week Reception Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Nossa pousada familiar no Rio de Janeiro precisa da sua ajuda!

32h/week Reception Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ilhabela, Brazil

Nos ajude no café da manhã, limpeza e manutenção

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Sé anfitrión, apoya en recepción y anima nuestras fiestas.

32h/week Party Promoter Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Ayúdanos como anfritrion en nuestro hostel

25h/week Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works