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Hostel São Thomé das Letras, Brazil

Voluntariado em São Tomé das Letras-MG

24h/week Night Shift Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 7 days to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Taganga, Colombia

Bienvenidos a la energia vibrante del caribe colombiano

32h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Other Punta Arenas, Chile

Ayúdanos con recepción y aprovecha Chile!

30h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Merlo, Argentina

Be the Tourist's best friend!!!

25h/week Social Media Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 weeks to 3 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Você é uma pessoa comunicativa? Precisamos de ajuda com nossos hóspedes

25h/week Night Shift Administration Cleaning Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Serra do Cipó, Brazil

Venha vivenciar a Serra do Cipó com refeições vegan!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ancud, Chile

Vive la experiencia 13 Lunas en el Norte de Chiloé

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Lençóis, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter espaço organizado enquanto vc curte a Chapada!

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Ilhéus, Brazil

Ebora pousada afro cultural

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Tilcara, Argentina

🌿 Vida en comunidad en Tilcara, naturaleza pura 🌄

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • New

Eco Lodge Barreirinhas, Brazil

Help us in our reception/bar

24h/week Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Maraú, Brazil

Receba viajantes com sorrisos e boas-vindas! 😊✨

25h/week Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Miguel dos Milagres, Brazil

Nos ajude com a limpeza do nosso cantinho em Milagres

24h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Barreirinhas, Brazil

Ajude em um Hostel e descubra os Lençóis Maranhenses 🌵☀️

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Recepção e verificação dos quartos antes e após a estadia

25h/week Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Ilhéus, Brazil

🌍 Voluntariado em Pousada Multicultural em Ilhéus

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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