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Hostel Taganga, Colombia

Helping make this hostel a home for travelers

30h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Junte-se a nós para viver uma experiência única e incrível 👽

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Praia do Cumbuco - Caucaia, Brazil

Curta a vibe do Cumbuco e dê uma força nas tarefas do hostel!

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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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
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Bariloche, Argentina

podas, hueta, reparaciones, construcciones en imponente entorno

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

Vem sentir a energia boa do hostel e ser parte do nosso time!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Voluntariado no Paraíso - Arraial do Cabo!

32h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Caraíva, Brazil

Nos dê uma mão com Permacultura e/ou Bioconstrução

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Caraíva, Brazil

Seja nosso hostess e ajude a criar uma atmosfera inesquecível!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Caraíva, Brazil

Deixe sua marca e criatividade em nosso espaço :)

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Ilhabela, Brazil

ajude na limpeza e organização de uma pousada.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Help us in the bar and kitchen of the Hostel

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Help us with painting or maintenance skills

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Copacabana, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a tener listo el hostal

26h/week Reception Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Maragogi, Brazil

Nos dê um help com marketing!

24h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 10 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Niterói, Brazil

Nos ajude com reparos e se divirta com pessoas do mundo todo :D

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 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