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Eco Lodge Ahuano, Ecuador

General tasks in the Amazon Rainforest! =)

30h/week Cleaning Tour Guide Administration Bartending
From 30 to 45 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Homestay Huaraz, Peru

Ayúdanos con desayuno, limpieza y habitaciones =)

20h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Ayúdanos a nuestros huéspedes en Mendoza!

6h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
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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 🌺​

Inn São José do Barreiro, Brazil

Nos ajude na administração de nossa Pousada ecológica.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

🌟 Faça a Diferença: Seja Voluntário e Transforme Vidas!🌟

20h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

✨ Help at Our Cozy Hostel & Discover the Andes in Huaraz! 🏔️

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel General Pueyrredón, Argentina

¡Sé parte de nuestro hostel en el corazón de Mar del Plata! 🌊🏡

26h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Camarones, Colombia

Descubre Camarones: Ayuda Administrativa en Nuestro Hotel :)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

O coração da vila madalena. Venha nos ajudar nesse projeto.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Salta, Argentina

¡Sumate a nuestro equipo! :)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Camping Caldera, Chile

Recepciónista con propósito en un camping entre cultura y naturaleza

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Other USHUAIA, Argentina

🚴‍♂️ Recepcionista en Rental de Bicicletas – Ushuaia

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

Guest House Guayaquil, Ecuador

Conoce Guayaquil y Ecuador y ayuda en el hostal

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Guest House Ollantaytambo, Peru

Help us with reception in Sacred Valley

25h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hospitality Ascope, Peru

¡Ven a ayudarnos a recibir a los huéspedes en Puerto Chicama!🌊✨

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0

Eco Lodge Los Bancos Canton, Ecuador

Recepción - Ven a conocer la Capital mundial de Aves, Mindo!

25h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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