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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Inn Caucaia, Brazil

Venha ajudar uma pousada super aconchegante em Cumbuco!

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 30 to 70 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Inn Itaquaquecetuba, Brazil

🏨 Seja Recepcionista em São Paulo e Encante Nossos Hóspedes! 😄

25h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Ollantaytambo, Peru

Disfruta Ollantaytambo: Voluntariado en Housekeeping y Recepción

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0
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Other Malalcahuello, Chile

🌟 Volunteer Opportunity in Chile: Work, Ride, & Explore! 🐴🍽️

30h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Voluntariado en Córdoba: Sé Parte de Nuestro Equipo del Hostel

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Ayúdanos en la Recepción de Nuestro Hotel en San Gil, Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Pucón, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro Hotel en Pucón Chile

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Inn Urupema, Brazil

Procuramos pessoa pró ativa que goste da natureza e turismo

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Private Room

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar e conhecer Boiçucanga, litoral norte de SP!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Ajudinha no mais charmoso e bem localizado hostel de Porto Alegre

24h/week Administration Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tiradentes, Brazil

Ajude a construir um sonho.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 15 days to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Experiências incríveis em São Sebastião! =)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Camping Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Jardin, huerta e naturaleza!

12h/week Housekeeping Reception Cleaning Gardening
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Ser parte de nuestra comunidad! :)

20h/week Night Shift Reception Gardening Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Hostal Barrio Italia - Turno Limpieza y Recepción

27h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Front desk and housekeeping

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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