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Hospitality Dibulla, Colombia

¡Únete a la Vibra de Palomino! Buscamos Talento Alegre y Carisma

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Comuna 2, Argentina

Host & Bar

30h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Voluntariado en Santa Marta, Colombia, cerca al mar y la montaña

27h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
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Hostel San Gil, Colombia

¡Disfruta de San Gil en nuestro hostel en Colombia! 🇨🇴✨

32h/week Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hospitality Porto de Pedras, Brazil

Venha viver esta experiência em peq Cafeteria / Restaurante =)

20h/week Cooking Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal

Hospitality Tibasosa, Colombia

¡Únete a nuestro Equipo en un pueblito mágico en Boyacá!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Meet travelers, enjoy the sun and help at Reception

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Inn Maricá, Brazil

Dormir ao Som do Mar

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

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

¡Busco viajeros para ayudar y divertirse!

20h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

know the best beaches in Ecuador..

20h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hotel Olon, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con recepción, limpieza & bar y aprovecha Ecuador!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 20 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5

Homestay Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Cultural Immersion and Culinary Experience in Puerto Lopez

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Gardening
At least 30 days Private Room
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Lima Duarte, Brazil

Live close to nature & practice English w/ our happy & fun team

24h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Eco Lodge Colbun, Chile

Ayúdanos a un mejor servicio en Lodge Colbún!

25h/week Night Shift Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Praia do Rosa, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção e limpeza do nosso hostel =)

24h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Canta, Peru

Danos una mano en la cocina y disfruta de las montañas del Perú!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.0

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