Travel more for less
Become a member by 10/31 and get 10% OFF on bookings at Hostelworld!
Search

Filtering by:

  • South America
  • Work exchange
  • Reception
  • Dedicated Workspace

Destination

Highlights

Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

Availability

Last minute

Needs help immediately
Oct
2025
Nov
2025
Dec
2025
Jan
2026
Feb
2026
Mar
2026

How do you help

Host type

Style

Hours of collaboration per week

Up to 32h

Travel Length

Meals

Accommodations

Additional Benefits

Work exchange opportunities in South America

261 opportunities found

Hostel Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

Venha fazer parte do Raízes Eco hostel - Recepção

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

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com a manutenção do nosso espaço!

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Curitiba, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção e organização!

30h/week Administration Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
See all

A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Hostel Curitiba, Brazil

Have a great Experience living in a hostel in Curitiba :)

30h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Desfrute brasília: estilo de vida e arte

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Coquimbo, Chile

Conoce Coquimbo y La Serena mientras nos das una mano!

25h/week Housekeeping Party Promoter Kitchen Hand Reception
From 10 days to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Comuna 2, Argentina

Night Shift - Front desk & Cleaning

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Bahía Solano, Colombia

Vive frente al mar y apoya en servicio en hotel del Pacífico

30h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Sumate a nuestro hostel dinámico y conocé gente de todo el mundo.

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

🌍✨ ¡Ayúdanos a mantener nuestro hostel en la increíble región de Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena! 🏔️❄️

16h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
At least 7 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

¡Ayuda en la recepción y sé el alma del hostel!

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hotel Provincia de Andrés Ibáñez, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con las tareas del hotel y conoce la cultura boliviana!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Viña del Mar, Chile

🌟 ¡Únete como Voluntario en Nuestro Hermoso Hostel en Chile! 🌊

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hospitality Cotia, Brazil

Ajude-nos em nossas programação de 21/08

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
From 3 days to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Armação dos Búzios, Brazil

Ajude e viva dias incríveis nas praias paradisíacas de Búzios! 🌞

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0

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

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!

Travelling with a disability in South America

3 things I learned from biking across South America

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.

20 best cities to solo travel in South America

2 weeks vacation in South America for free? It is possible!

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