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Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Cuide do nosso Hostel e conheça as belezas de Floripa.

24h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Give us a hand with the breakfast

26h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Florianópolis, Brazil

Únete a nosotros en nuestra Guest House a 150mt de la playa

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
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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 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Hotel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Apoyo logístico de la recepción del mejor hotel de Isla Fuerte !

30h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

SÓ MENINAS. Ajuda no horario do bar num hostelbar a 100m da praia

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Teach at our School & Gain a TEFL Certificate (Optional)

12h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Troque aulas de alemão por uma experiência incrivel no banana

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Troque aulas de idioma por uma experiência única no Rio de Janeir

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Shared Home São Paulo, Brazil

Arte | Organização & Limpeza - Conheça SP de um modo diferente =)

21h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel palomino, Colombia

🤝 Welcome Guests & Feel at Home While Sharing Good Vibes 🏡

20h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel palomino, Colombia

🍹 Join Us Behind the Bar for Fun Evenings & Great Vibes 🎶

20h/week Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel palomino, Colombia

🎉 Help Create Memorable Guest Experiences With Us 🌟

20h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Ayudanos en nuestro restaurant - Apoya en barra y cocina.

25h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Crea contenido increíble para nuestras redes sociales.

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 15 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajude a divulgar nosso hostel e atrair novos clientes!

30h/week Web Developer Content Writer
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

✨ Voluntariado: Boa vibe, apê charmoso e perto da praia 🌴🏖️

28h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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