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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Cali, Colombia

Oportunidad de voluntariado para Bartender en Cali!

26h/week Bartending
From 20 to 20 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Vive la magia de la Sierra y el Mar ☀️🪼

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Itacaré / BA, Brazil

Venha ajudar com pintura e preparado de madeiras em Itacaré!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • High demand
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Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha conhecer sao sebastiao e nos ajude nos reparos da proprieda

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Eco Lodge CARTAGENA, Colombia

Buscamos Muralista que quiera compartir su arte.

32h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 1.0

Eco Lodge CARTAGENA, Colombia

Prepara bebidas y asiste en comidas: ¡únete a nuestra comunidad!

32h/week Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 1.0

Guest House Morro de São Paulo, Brazil

Precisamos ayuda con mantenimiento, jardineria, etc

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • 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 Última Esperanza, Chile

🌄 Voluntario en el albergue Torres del Paine: ¡Experimenta la naturaleza y la aventura! 🌍

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com midias sociais, e fotos São Sebastião

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Boat Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Come help with the regular activities in the boat =)

20h/week Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 3.5

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar e conhecer Boiçucanga, litoral norte de SP!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Eco Lodge CARTAGENA, Colombia

Eres influencer, experto en Marketing o Narrador audiovisual?

30h/week Arts Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 1.0

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Help us in Marketing and content creation

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Voluntariado em Recepção – Hostel de Frente para o Mar em Paraty

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cores, Criatividade e Viagem: Pinte e Renove Nosso Hostel

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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