Travel more for less
Become a member by 10/31 and get 10% OFF on bookings at Hostelworld!
Search

Filtering by:

  • South America
  • Work exchange
  • Reception

Destination

Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

Availability

Last minute

Needs help immediately
Oct
2025
Nov
2025
Dec
2025
Jan
2026
Feb
2026
Mar
2026

How do you help

Host type

Style

Hours of collaboration per week

Up to 32h

Travel Length

Meals

Accommodations

Perfect for digital nomads

Additional Benefits

Work exchange opportunities in South America

978 opportunities found

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Meet travelers, enjoy the sun and help at Reception

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hotel Murillo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro Bar y Hotel =)

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Vive una experiencia en la Patagonia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately
See all

A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Inn Presidente Prudente, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em uma pousada aconchegante! =)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hospitality Cochamo, Chile

Restaurante en Cochamo, Region de Los Lagos en Chile!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel San Juan, Argentina

🏡🌍 Únete a nuestro hostal en San Juan, Argentina 🇦🇷✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Canela, Brazil

Nos ajude com Marketing Digital e Recepção!

32h/week Housekeeping Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Help us and enjoy Lima!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Guayaquil, Ecuador

Conoce Guayaquil y Ecuador y ayuda en el hostal

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel La Capital, Argentina

Sé voluntario en nuestra hermosa ciudad de Santa Fe, Argentina!

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Urubamba, Peru

Mejoremos la estadia de los huespedes y disfrutemos su cultura

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 1.0

Camping Tota, Colombia

Disfruta del lago mas grande Colombia y vive la experiencia en Colombia

25h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hotel Paicol, Colombia

Únete a Nuestra Familia en Colombia 🌟

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Ipojuca, Brazil

Hostel na Praia de Maracaípe - Organizar, limpar e recepcionar

25h/week Bartending Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 1.0

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

🌿 Join Our Team and Make a Difference! 🏡🌸

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 3.0

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Coolest volunteer in Montañita

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 3 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

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!

Travelling with a disability in South America

3 things I learned from biking across South America

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.

20 best cities to solo travel in South America

2 weeks vacation in South America for free? It is possible!

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