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Hostel Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

Chill night shift in a chill city

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Faça parte do Staff no Hostel!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Palomino, Colombia

Ayuda en un hostel pequeño en el Caribe colombiano

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Se parte de nuestra familia, ayúdanos en recepción y disfruta del paraíso en taganga

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

We need someone really comunicative to help us at reception

32h/week Administration Bartending Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Pichilemu, Chile

Join our beach hostel crew in a chill surf town, Pichilemu

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Prado, Brazil

Tem espirito de servir? A Bahia te espera

24h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Nos dê a mão com limpeza e recepção em São Paulo :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Venha nos auxiliar num Charmoso Hostel - São Paulo :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com a limpeza e organização do nosso hostel!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Florianópolis, Brazil

Vaga masculina noturna– Canasvieiras, Florianópolis

24h/week Administration Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Vive una experiencia única ayudando a viajeros

24h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Chapadmalal, Argentina

¡Empieza una experiencia inolvidable en nuestro hostel en Argentina! 🌟✨

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Cairu, Brazil

Aproveite Morro de SP Ajude na Limpeza e Lavanderia

25h/week Reception Administration Cleaning Housekeeping
From 10 to 30 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Armação dos Búzios, Brazil

🌸 Procuramos Voluntária em Búzios! 🌊✨

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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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