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Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Bienvenidos a la casa de amigos del fin del mundo en Patagonia!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Ayúdanos a promocionar nuestro hostal en la Patagonia!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Maragogi, Brazil

Vem fazer parte da nossa equipe!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 20 to 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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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 Maragogi, Brazil

Good vibes is needed in the beautiful Maragogi!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Edición de Publicidad mientras conoces Cusco!

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media Content Writer
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Ayudanos en redes sociales, SEO, creacion y mantencion web

25h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Apoio na Recepção e Cuidados Básicos no Hostel

12h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Help us keeping the house beautiful and fresh!! :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajude-nos a manter nosso hostel limpo!

24h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Junte-se a nós como recepcionista!

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel canoa quebrada, Brazil

Ajude na organização do hostel e se hospede em local paradisíaco!

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Nos ajude nas tarefas e desfrute as belezas de Arraial ☀️🌊

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
At least 10 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Recepção, limpeza e Beco do Batman. Bora?

30h/week Administration Cleaning Night Shift Reception
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Reception, cleaning, and enjoying the heart of São Paulo

30h/week Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajuda a ampliar e decorar nosso espaço. Disfrutando de Floripa.

25h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Isla Fuerte, Colombia

Promotor de actividades acuáticas y artísticas

32h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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!

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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