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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Guest House Bariloche, Argentina

Casa de huéspedes km 7

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 10 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

Come and help us in our hostel in San Telmo, Buenos Aires!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Buscamos anfitrión/a para nuestra Casa de Huéspedes en Bogotá!

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 30 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Seja nosso Voluntario Curinga :)

28h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Venha aproveitar Salvador e nos ajudar no Hostel! =)

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Cleaning
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajude na recepção durante a noite e aproveite a Ilha da Magia

32h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Night Shift Reception
From 30 to 60 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Punta del Este, Uruguay

Ayudanos en una de las mejores playas de Sudamérica

24h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro Hostel en San Pedro de Atacama!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Other Armação dos Búzios, Brazil

Voluntario proactivo y con actitud para nuestro hostel en Buzios

28h/week Night Shift Administration Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Recife, Brazil

Recepção no Seu Borba Hostel

24h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Inn Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha voluntariar no Rio em área de proteção ambiental 🌿🌅

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha fazer parte da nossa equipe!

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Recife, Brazil

Viva uma troca incrível ajudando em nosso hostel 🏙️✨

24h/week Administration Night Shift Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

¿Te Apasiona el Turismo? Sé Nuestro Recepcionista en San Telmo!

24h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Imbituba, Brazil

Venha ser o nosso gerente hoteleiro!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

¡Únete al Equipo de Recepción de Nuestro Hostal en SAN PEDRO!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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