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Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ayudanos a cuidar nuestra Casa y Galeria de Arte en Valparaíso

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.0
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com a limpeza geral do POA Eco Hostel!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Fortim, Brazil

Vamos trabalhar juntos no site e no Instagram da pousada :)

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Caraíva, Brazil

Ajude a cuidar e preservar o nosso espaço!

24h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Faça parte da nossa equipe e curta Chapada dos Veadeiros!

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Caraíva, Brazil

Mídias e redes sociais

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Come to be a guide at our hostel in Bogota

28h/week Tour Guide
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Help us with guest services, from check-in to special events!

28h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn URUBICI, Brazil

Venha fazer parte da nossa equipe de recepção em uma pousada acolhedora! 🌞🏡

25h/week Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Caucaia, Brazil

Estamos procurando professor(a) de yoga!!

24h/week Teaching Sports
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Inn Nova Lima, Brazil

✨ Venha viver a natureza a apenas 30km de BH! 🌿

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Acompáñanos en una experiencia de buena vibra y mucho sabor

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Arica, Chile

Ayúdanos a preparar y servir deliciosas bebidas y comidas!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Guarujá, Brazil

Venha para o Hostel no Guarujá! ;-) (3)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ica, Peru

Help us by organising funny activities in pur hostel

25h/week Teaching Sports Arts Party Promoter
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Ica, Peru

Sé Parte De La Experiencia Glamping En El Mágico Desierto De Ica

24h/week Cooking Bartending Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 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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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