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Other Ilhabela, Brazil

Venha conhecer Ilhabela e ajude na nossa escola de mergulho ;)

30h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Isla Fuerte, Colombia

Auxiliar de Bar y Mesas en una isla del caribe.

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel La Paz, Bolivia

Ven y ayúdanos en la recepción de nuestro hostel!

25h/week Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

SOCIAL MEDIA: grave stories enquanto explora Floripa 🍺

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na recepção e conhecer Belo Horizonte!

20h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Venha trazer sua arte para alegrar nosso ambiente em BH

20h/week Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Venha aproveitar Salvador e nos ajudar no Hostel! =)

27h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Cleaning
From 1 day to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Seja nosso Voluntario Curinga :)

28h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

Danos una mano con recepcion y un poco de limpieza :)

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

Stay in the most recycled Hotel in Chile

25h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Cleaning Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ajude na nossa pousada no Rio de Janeiro

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 to 9 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hotel Manaure, Colombia

Ayúdanos con tareas del día a día en el hotel al lado del mar.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 7 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Hostel Caraiva, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção do nosso hostel enquanto desfruta Caraíva!

24h/week Bartending Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cali, Colombia

🍹 ¡Únete a Nuestro Equipo de Bar!

24h/week Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Junte-se a nós em Arraial e ajude nas tarefas enquanto desfruta de um paraíso tropical! 🌊🌿

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 10 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Ilhabela, Brazil

vem pra Ilhabela: colabore e aproveite!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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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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