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Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Faça parte do nosso hostel na Barra da Lagoa, Florianópolis 🏄

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Voluntario para hermoso y tranquilo Hostal en Medellín.

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Santa marta, Colombia

Atención a clientes y coordinación de clases en la escuela de sur

32h/week Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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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 🌺​

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Nos ajude a recepcionar nossos hóspedes

24h/week Administration Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hotel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Voluntariado en las Islas

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception Bartending
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa marta, Colombia

Voluntario en recepcion.

30h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House São Paulo, Brazil

Join us to offer the best experience for our travelers :))

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajude com a limpeza, organização e recepção de nosso hostel.

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Viva São Paulo com a Gente - Voluntariado na Recepção

32h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na nossa casa

24h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Medellín, Colombia

ven y disfruta ..súmate a nuestro equipo

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Pipa, Brazil

Vaga para Recepcionista (Inglês Fluente)

25h/week Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

🌎✨ Viva o melhor do Campeche: venha fazer parte da nossa equipe

24h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Visit São Paulo making friends from everywhere!

24h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Inn Ponta do Corumbau, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar e curta Ponta do Corumbau, Bahia!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Armação dos Búzios, Brazil

vaga para recepcion

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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