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Hostel Cusco, Peru

Edición de Publicidad mientras conoces Cusco!

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media Content Writer
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Redes Sociais e Recepção

30h/week Video Making Content Writer Photography Social Media
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Palhoça, Brazil

Trabalhe e more em um local paradisíaco em meio a natureza!

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Guest House Niterói, Brazil

Faça vídeos emocionantes e seja acolhido em nossa cultura local!!

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 5 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Ven y ayúdanos a crear contenido para el hostel y disfruta de Cusco !

24h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media Video Making
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arequipa, Peru

Necesitamos ayuda en el manejo de nuestras redes sociales.

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Nos ajuda a divulgar o nosso belo espaço

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Lead the Party Vibe: Volunteer for Events and Creative Content

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Social Media and Event promoter

32h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Salta, Argentina

📸 ¡Únete a Nosotros y Ayuda a Crear Contenido en Salta!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Homestay Medellín, Colombia

Ayudame a Grabar contenido para Redes Sociales

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Itacaré / BA, Brazil

Fotografia, vídeos

20h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Other Cardenal Caro, Chile

Music Recording Studio By the Beach

15h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal

Inn Tibau do Sul, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na área de marketing

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Inn Niterói, Brazil

Vem ajudar nas mídias de uma pousada em Niterói/RJ!

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Other Pinto, Chile

Redes sociales y preparación de fogata en Valle Las Trancas.

20h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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