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387 opportunities found

Guest House Florianópolis, Brazil

🌍 Vaga de criação de Conteúdo em Guest House da praia

25h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Imbituba, Brazil

🌊 🌹Conte a historia do Quintal do Rosa nas redes

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Recife, Brazil

Traga sua selfie na bagagem

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hostel Cairu, Brazil

Ajude-nos dando cor e vida na pousada !!!

20h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Arts
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

(MARKETING E ANIMAÇÃO)🌞 ACORDE TODOS OS DIAS EM COPACABANA! 🌊 (

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Hotel Arequipa, Peru

Marketing & Creative Volunteer - Photos, Reels & Stories 🎬

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Balneário Camboriú, Brazil

Social mídia

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha ajudar em nossas Mídias Sociais

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

@IlveroHostel Join us! Content creator! + Activitie leader :)

22h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Cabo Frio, Brazil

Film Maker - Fotógrafo - Redes sociais

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 2 to 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Nos ajude a crescer em nossas redes sociais

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Video Making
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Faça parte do Marketing do melhor party hostel do Rio de Janeiro

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 5 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

📸 Faça vídeos incríveis e viva o Pelourinho! 🎶✨

20h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Cairu, Brazil

Venha ser nosso Social Midia na Ilha de Boipeba

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Florianópolis, Brazil

Aproveite a floripa e divulgue nosso hostel trazendo mais clientes

20h/week Party Promoter Content Writer Photography Video Making
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

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