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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Ajude na Limpeza e Recepção do Hostel e curta SSA!=)

24h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

¡Disfruta de San Gil en nuestro hostel en Colombia! 🇨🇴✨

32h/week Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Bahía Blanca, Argentina

🌍 Hostel Argentina - ¡Tu hogar lejos de casa!

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 7 to 15 days Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
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Inn Camanducaia, Brazil

Voluntário para transformar uma casa de Ferias em pousada

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hotel Apartadó, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos con la recepción en nuestro hotel en Colombia

32h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.0

Inn Bichinho, Brazil

Nos ajude com tarefas gerais na nossa pousada em Bichinho, MG

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Sutatausa, Colombia

Desarrolla habilidades y practica slackline en un espacio natural

20h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Jericó, Colombia

Come help a hostel that embraces the Slow movement!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Urubamba, Peru

Ayúdanos en nuestros Apartamentos Ecológicos en Peru =)

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room

Hostel Tona, Colombia

Help in hosting restaurant & Reception at hostel and enjoy the nature in Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Camping Prado, Brazil

Acampe num lugar longe de tudo e nos ajude com a organização!

20h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Hostel Cajamarca, Peru

Come help our business and enjoy Cajamarca!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Guest House Pelotas, Brazil

Ajudante para promover a melhor experiência para os hóspedes

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Other Mampituba, Brazil

Nos ajude nas atividades de Aventura e na recepção em RS!

25h/week Cleaning Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent

Hostel Andradas, Brazil

Nos ajude a receber nossos hospedes e na organização.

18h/week Cleaning Reception
From 4 days to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Guest House Santa María, Argentina

Ayúdanos en las Cabañas y disfruta del Rio en Córdoba en Argentina

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

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