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Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Danos una mano con el mantenimiento de nuestro hospedaje

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Artista de Mural - Pintura ou Graffiti 🎨

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Ajude na recepção e atendimento e conheça a Chapada dos Veadeiros

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Crie conteúdos p/ redes sociais e conheça a Chapada dos Veadeiros

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

Ayúdanos en nuestra Guest House, lugar ideal cerca a las montañas

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

English Speaking Activities with our community

20h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

English Speaking practice in Ambato

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

¡Sé nuestro CM en Huaraz y vive la aventura de los Andes!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

Voluntario/a de Cocina para Equipo y Huéspedes.

20h/week Cooking
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Come immerse yourself in the heart of our lively operations!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Projeto novo troca de conhecimento, inovação sustentabilidade

28h/week Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts Social Media
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Capitólio, Brazil

Hostel Helper: Recepção, Limpeza e Fotografia

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bahía Solano, Colombia

Ayúdeme con mi muevo Hostel 🌿

20h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

🌴 Seja voluntário no nosso Hostel em Paraty! 🌴

28h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Itanhandu, Brazil

Natureza e tranquilidade na Serra da Mantiqueira!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Fray Mamerto Esquiu, Argentina

🛠️Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento del Atelier y disfruta del lugar

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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