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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Cusco, Peru

Help out at our Hostel Bar near the Historic Centre of Cusco, Peru

25h/week Bartending
From 3 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter o Joy Inesquecível!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Alcobaça, Brazil

🌊 Vaga de Voluntariado – Viva a Magia do Extremo Sul da Bahia ☀️

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
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Hostel peñol, Colombia

Teach Yoga in Colombia’s Paradise!

12h/week Teaching Sports
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

Hostel peñol, Colombia

🎒 Hospitality & Good Vibes in Peñol 🌞

30h/week Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

Shared Home São Paulo, Brazil

🌱 Transforme o Futuro com a Gente: Voluntariado Sustentável💪🏽

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 1.0

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Front desk + fun planner + social media star = You!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Imbituba, Brazil

🌊 Viva a experiência Rosa: voluntariado em hostel na praia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Imbituba, Brazil

Trabalho voluntario em troca de Hospedagem

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Inn Bragança Paulista, Brazil

🎨 Pintura com vista: transforme um cantinho especial na natureza

25h/week Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Cruz, Brazil

Vamos criar memórias inesquecíveis juntos!

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Shared Home São Paulo, Brazil

Especialista em Sistemas e Suporte ao Hóspede

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 1.0

Inn Itarema, Brazil

Ajude a Recepcionar Viajantes na Ilha do Guajiru 🌴

28h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

Conoce Valparaíso y ayúdanos en el turno de día de nuestro Hotel

30h/week Housekeeping Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Bragança Paulista, Brazil

Ajudante de cozinha em restaurante acolhedor no meio da natureza

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Inn Bragança Paulista, Brazil

Ajudante em hotel acolhedor com muito contato com a natureza

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

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