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Hostel Monitos, Colombia

¡Haz felices a los huéspedes y viviendo en el Caribe Colombiano!

32h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Ven y ayúdanos en la recepción de nuestro hostel! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Nazca, Peru

Help us to manage our hostel =)

25h/week Tour Guide Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Inn Imbituba, Brazil

Hostel no centro da Praia do Rosa, venha nos ajudar nas tarefa =)

24h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Natal, Brazil

Venha ajudar na recepção em Pousada Familiar a 1 quadra da praia!

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Ayúdanos en la recepción mientras conoces las maravillas de Cuzco!

24h/week Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en recepción

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima, Peru

Come help us with our reception and common areas, and enjoy Peru !

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Manaus, Brazil

Ajude-nos com os nossos serviços na recepção

30h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 15 to 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Voluntariado para desayunador

26h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other Ilhabela, Brazil

Venha conhecer Ilhabela e ajude na nossa escola de mergulho ;)

30h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Maceió, Brazil

Vaga para limpeza, cafe da manha, recep faça parte de nosso time!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel Chiloé, Chile

Help us as a Receptionist - Housekeeping!

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Manaus, Brazil

Promovendo experiências inesquecíveis! Promoting unforgettable experiences

25h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Thomé das Letras, Brazil

Voluntariado em São Tomé das Letras-MG

24h/week Night Shift Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 7 days to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Humahuaca, Argentina

Conocé la Quebrada de Humahuaca y ayudanos en nuestra casa!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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