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Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Recibe a nuestros huespedes en nuestro hostal en Bogotá

32h/week Cleaning Night Shift Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Santa marta, Colombia

Yoga Teacher at Costeño Beach Hostel

30h/week Teaching Sports
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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
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Inn Paraty, Brazil

Venha voluntariar numa pousada beira mar! (:

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Balneário Camboriú, Brazil

café da manhã, limpeza.

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Paz, Bolivia

Help us in the breakfast time

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha voluntariar no nosso hostel beira-mar :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Experiência na comunidade mais famosa do Rio de Janeiro

30h/week Administration Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Explore and have a good experience in old downtown of São Paulo!

30h/week Administration Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Bar: Make the Best Caipirinhas and Drinks. Let's hang out at night!

25h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Palhoça, Brazil

Limpeza e Manutenção na praia mais bonita do Brasil!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Gardening Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Faça parte do nosso time e se encante por Paraty! :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

RECEPTION AND SURROUNDINGS: All it takes for a perfect welcome in SP!

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

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Help us to keep our hostel clean and shiny :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Reception - Give our Guests the 1st Welcome and a BIG smile!

25h/week Administration Party Promoter Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Santiago, Chile

Help us with Maintenance in Andes Mountains 1 hour from Santiago!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • 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