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Hostel Machu Picchu, Peru

¡Ayuda a Difundir la Magia de Machu Picchu en las Redes Sociales!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Machu Picchu, Peru

Atención en restobar.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rincón del Mar, Colombia

Enseña Francés y aporta a nuestra comunidad

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel baños de agua santa, Ecuador

Apoya en limpieza y mantenimiento con alma viajera 🌿✨

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Cumbrecita, Argentina

Ayúdanos dentro de una propiedad rodeada de bosque!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rincón del Mar, Colombia

🏡 Comparte, conecta y disfruta en nuestro hostal 🏝️✨

30h/week Farming Arts Gardening Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Rio do Fogo, Brazil

🍳 Auxiliar de Cozinha e Atendimento em Paraíso à Beira-Mar 🏝️

28h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cajamarca, Peru

Explore the History & Mysticism of Cajamarca, Peru

24h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Colabora en las tareas de nuestro hostel

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter nosso airbnb em BH e viva conexões e cultura!

24h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Viva conexões e cultura e nos ajude a manter nosso airbnb em BH!

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cajamarca, Peru

Explore the History & Mysticism of Cajamarca

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Parnaíba, Brazil

🖼️Parceria Amigável em Projeto Criativo e Colaborativo🔧

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 days to 2 weeks Private Room
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Carpinteiro, marceneiro, pintor, reparos em geral

25h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Camping Cruz, Brazil

Conheça Preá e Jeri e nos ajude em nosso camping.

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Ajuda na limpeza do nosso pequeno Hostel e Pousada nos Cânions.

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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