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Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar e turistar por São Paulo!

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no hostel bem localizado em SP! ;)

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Reception, cleaning, and enjoying the heart of São Paulo

30h/week Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Hostel Paranaguá, Brazil

(RECEPÇÃO NOITE)🌙🌃EXPLORE O LITORAL E VIVA A CULTURA LOCAL🛎️

20h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Recepção, limpeza e Beco do Batman. Bora?

30h/week Administration Cleaning Night Shift Reception
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Cusco, Peru

Necesitamos ayuda en la recepción nocturna.

32h/week Night Shift 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

Inn Praia de Cumbuco, Brazil

Você + recepção com carinho = match perfeito 💛

28h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Reception – good vibes, big smiles, sunset views :)

30h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ilhabela, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar e curtir a llha mais bela do Brasil !!

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Ayúdanos con turno de noche y aprovecha San Pedro de Atacama!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na recepção e conhecer Belo Horizonte!

20h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

NIGHT SHIFT to ensure everybody gets a good night sleep :) SP!

32h/week Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Praia de Cumbuco, Brazil

🌙 Cuidador do Silêncio & Guardião das Boas Energias ✨

28h/week Night Shift Reception
From 25 days to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • New

Coliving Medellín, Colombia

Ayuda a nuestro equipo de recepción! / Help our front desk team!

28h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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