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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Fortaleza, Brazil

Housekeeping / Limpeza e Organização

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

1.Nos ajude na recepção, limpeza e café da manhã! ;)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

2.Trabalhe na recepção + limpeza e conheça a Vila Madalena!!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
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Hostel Arica, Chile

Necesitamos colaboradores en nuestro Hostel de playa

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Bartender na Vila Madalena

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Party Promoter Cleaning
From 1 to 9 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Venha fazer parte do nosso time de recepção!

30h/week Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Recepcionista noturno num dos melhores bairros de São Paulo

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

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Descubra um dos bairros mais charmosos de São Paulo

32h/week Reception Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Arica, Chile

Recibimos Voluntarios en nuestro hostal cerca de la playa

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na limpeza do hostel em Porto Seguro!

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lençóis, Brazil

Viva a rotina acolhedora de um hostel na Chapada Diamantina 🌄

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 10 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Homestay Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Viva o Rio de verdade: experiência local p/ viajantes conscientes

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Asistente de cocina en pequeño bar del hostel

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel canoa quebrada, Brazil

Voluntário criador de conteúdo: mostre o paraíso ao mundo

24h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil

Mulheres do mar: surf e voluntariado em Cabo de Santo Agostinho🏄

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 days to 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Inn Imbituba, Brazil

Voluntariado em praia do rosa. Pousada

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 1.0
  • 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