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Hostel São João Del Rei, Brazil

Venha voluntariar e conheça as cidades históricas de Minas Gerais

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Este es el puesto para ti

30h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Pisac, Peru

Queremos aprender Inglés! Enseñe a los demás ;)

23h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
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Camping Icho cruz, Argentina

Camping y Cabañas en las sierras de Córdoba

30h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro bar y disfruta Ecuador!

23h/week Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Good energy in the Andes!

21h/week Building & Repairing Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Good energy in the Andes!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel La Paz, Bolivia

The Life of the Party: Events & Social Experience Host

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Apoyo Cocina y Actividades

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Voluntariado em Mídias - Hostel de Frente para o Mar em Paraty

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Guarujá, Brazil

Seja nosso voluntário e desenvolva novas habilidades

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Líder de Atividades e Entretenimento

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cartagena, Colombia

Promotor de actividades y apoyo en recepción.

30h/week Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Bariloche, Argentina

Social Media & Breakfast Support Volunteer

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Curitiba, Brazil

Have a great Experience living in a hostel in Curitiba :)

30h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Join us as content creators and enjoy Lima!

24h/week Social Media Photography Video Making
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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