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Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha ter uma experiencia incrivel no Morro mais turistico do RJ!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter o hostel limpo, aconchegante e acolhedor 🌍✨

23h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Morro de São Paulo, Brazil

Ayúdanos en nuestro Bar de Playa

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Matinhos, Brazil

Ajude na COZINHA do Hostel e curta o litoral paranaense

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 30 to 60 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Matinhos, Brazil

Bora RECEPCIONAR os hóspedes e ainda curtir o Litoral Paranaense

30h/week Reception
From 30 to 40 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venha ajudar na manutenção na vista mais famosa do Rio

25h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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
  • Higher approval

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostel y conoce la hermosa Córdoba

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 3 weeks to 60 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ouro Preto, Brazil

Ajuda na recepção aos hospedes, limpeza e cuidados básicos de toda casa

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Ouro Preto, Brazil

Voluntariado tranquilo e responsável

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 3 weeks to 3 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Ouro Preto, Brazil

Vaga para casal ou dupla

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Party Promoter Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel GAROPABA, Brazil

Buscamos artistas para encher nosso hostel de cor e vida! 🎨

30h/week Teaching Sports Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Precisamos de uma pessoa para conduzir o bar

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Itacaré, Brazil

💛✨ Venha colaborar para um espaço mais acolhedor e vibrante! ✨🌿

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Bora ajudar nas redes sociais e fotografia no La Chakana Hostel?

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ilhéus, Brazil

Ajude na limpeza do nosso hostel e curta a vida na praia!

12h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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