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Inn Porto Seguro, Brazil

Capte o melhor da nossa região e viva dias incríveis em Arraial.

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Content Creator Wanted 📸 1-month mission in beach paradise 🌴

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Ayúdanos a promocionar nuestro hostal en la Patagonia!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Arte, pintura artística em paredes e divulgação!

20h/week Video Making Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Inn Paraty, Brazil

Social Media para pousada e turismo em Paraty 🌴📸

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Punta del Diablo, Uruguay

Buscamos fotógrafo y film maker!

24h/week Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Shared Home Medellín, Colombia

Ven y ayúdanos con nuestras redes sociales ! :)

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Help Us Connect Through Content!

25h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel La Pedrera, Uruguay

Buscamos fotógrafo y film maker!

24h/week Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Huaraz, Peru

Crea contenido en Perú y disfruta de nuestro hotel

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Shared Home Medellín, Colombia

Ayuda en redes sociales

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Party Promoter
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • High demand

Hostel Navidad, Chile

Ayuda Multitarea en Hostal con ambiente playero y natural

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

Hostel turbo, Colombia

¡Captura la magia del Caribe mientras colaboras con nosotros! 📸

30h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter
From 21 to 31 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Guest House Olinda, Brazil

📣 Help us with Marketing at our Guest House!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room

Hotel san javier yacanto, Argentina

TENES EXPERIENCIA EN MANEJO DE REDES , MARKETING ? TE ESPERAMOS !

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Paraty, Brazil

Nos ajude com comunicação criativa no paraíso =)

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 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