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Hostel rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostel en Bolivia! :)

25h/week Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a crecer en las redes sociales! :)

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 7 to 7 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Villa Llanquín, Argentina

Ayuda escolar matemáticas física química

30h/week Teaching Sports
From 30 days to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en la limpieza.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Inn Tiradentes, Brazil

Encontre um tempo bom entre o trabalho e a natureza. Te ajudamos.

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 10 days to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en recepción

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Inspírate en el Sur del Mundo y ayúdanos a decorar nuestro Hostal

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en desayunos!

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Ushuaia, Argentina

Ayuda para mover unos tacos de madera de lugar

20h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Shared Home Lençóis, Brazil

Crie para nosso espaço e curta a Chapada Diamantina!

20h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Arts
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Bar e recepção noturno Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Limpeza e ajuda com check-ins em Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Ayúdanos en la administración de nuestro hotel 🌊🌞

32h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Ayúdanos a transicionar en un espacio de bienestar con el mar🌊

32h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Ajudante de cozinha - café da manhã Moro de São Paulo

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

🐚 Ven por el mar, quédate por la buena vibra. 🏖️💙

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 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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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