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Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Come to be a guide at our hostel in Bogota

28h/week Tour Guide
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Santos, Brazil

Ajude a manter nossa casa limpa e curta a praia :)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Hostel na Barra precisa da sua ajuda na recepção e limpeza - Floripa!

27h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

¡Córdoba como un local! Hospedate mientras nos ayudas en nuestro hostel :)

26h/week Reception Administration Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Guarujá, Brazil

Venha ajudar nosso hostel no Guarujá! ;-) (2)

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Help us on a hostel BAR might be the coolest job in a lifetime! Sao Paulo!

32h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Be part of the best Hostel in the Latin America!

30h/week Administration Cleaning Party Promoter Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Pucón, Chile

Do you want to help in a awesome Chilean hostel?

25h/week Reception Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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
  • High demand

Hostel Curitiba, Brazil

Vem se divertir em Curitiba com a gente! / Have fun with us!

28h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Niterói, Brazil

Voluntário na casa amarela mais charmosa de Niterói RJ

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 30 to 60 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos a mantener un buen ambiente en el Hostel!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

(*CERRADO WP TEAM*) Casa Azul voluntariado Valparaiso

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Creador de Contenido Digital

30h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Fortaleza, Brazil

Vaga Voluntário no Hostel Way Viva uma Experiência Inesquecível!

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Arequipa, Peru

🌞 Yoga Instructor in the Heart of Arequipa 🧘‍♀️🏔️

25h/week Teaching Sports
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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