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Hostel Salento, Colombia

Join Our Kitchen Crew and Savor the Adventure of Colombia

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel TRANCOSO, Brazil

Nos ajude com as tarefas diárias enquanto desfruta de Trancoso!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 15 to 25 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Porto Belo, Brazil

Ajude na nossa pousada à beira-mar em Porto Belo/SC

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Inn Porto Belo, Brazil

Pousada a Beira Mar em Porto Belo

22h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Porto Belo, Brazil

Pousada Beira Mar Precisa de Ajuda

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Natal, Brazil

Venha receber nossos hospedes incríveis

25h/week Tour Guide Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Join Our Family Lodge: Hospitality, Good Vibes & Experience 🌿✨🤝

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 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 Alfredo Wagner, Brazil

Ajude na manutenção e vida ao ar livre no Refúgio Soldados Sebold

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

RECEPCIÒN Y ADMINISTRACIÒN

24h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Camping Alfredo Wagner, Brazil

Ajude na cozinha e aprenda o segredo da parrilla argentina 🍖

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Alfredo Wagner, Brazil

🧹 Auxiliar de Limpeza nas Cabanas e Chalés da Montanha

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Bar y Apoyo hostal

24h/week Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Pintura de murales

30h/week Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Nova Friburgo, Brazil

💻 Fotografia e Mídias em Meio à Natureza 📸

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Nova Friburgo, Brazil

🥘 Cozinha Criativa e Comunitária na Pousada Natural

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • 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