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Hostel Santiago, Chile

¡Vive La Experiencia HP! Voluntariado hostal más grande de Chile

28h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Housekeeping
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Receptionist - South Side RJ - Cultural pole in rio

24h/week Night Shift Reception
From 30 to 84 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Nuestro Hostal te permite disfrutar y conocer la hermosa ciudad

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Hostel Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Voluntario para hermoso y tranquilo Hostal en Medellín.

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Cubra as folgas dos recepcionistas em nossas pousadas em Arraial

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Junte-se a nós como recepcionista!

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha conhecer a ilha da magia se hospedando no centro da cidade

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Comuna 14, Argentina

Danos una mano en el hostal por las noches :)

32h/week Night Shift Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Turno da Madrugada- Somente homens

32h/week Night Shift Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Comuna 14, Argentina

Danos una mano en el hostal por las noches :)

32h/week Night Shift Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

TURNO DA NOITE - 39 horas livres entre os turnos

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

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buscamos voluntarios con buena onda y simpatía!

24h/week Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Você e uma história de turismo consciente no Rio! (madrugada)

29h/week Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Night shift in one of the best Hostels in Latin America

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 10 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Recife, Brazil

[Recife, PE] Desbrave o Recife e seja nosso Anfitrião! ~RECEPÇÃO~

28h/week Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 4 to 10 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajude na recepção durante a noite e aproveite a Ilha da Magia

32h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Night Shift Reception
From 30 to 60 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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