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Hostel Petrópolis, Brazil

Pousada e Hostel em Itaipava - Petrópolis Cidade Imperial

32h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Palmas, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter nosso espaço limpinho em Palmas/PR! =D

25h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Homestay Santa Marta, Colombia

🌿Join our multilingual family in our Nature Lodge in Colombia🌟

25h/week Child Care Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Lima, Peru

🏡🌾¡Vive la magia del campo! Únete a nuestra familia en Cieneguilla | Lima

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm

Hotel São Bento do Sul, Brazil

☕🏡 Voluntariado em hotel Acolhedora em São Bento do Sul

25h/week Kitchen Hand Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • New

Hostel Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Help us design and run our Cafe in our Beachfront Hostel

24h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Voluntariado en Santa Marta, Colombia, cerca al mar y la montaña

27h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Castelândia, Brazil

Welcome to Our Community!

25h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Caucaia, Brazil

Venha ajudar nesse incríveL KITESURF Hostel

24h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Palhoça, Brazil

🍳🌊 Kitchen Hand em Paraíso Natural na Guarda do Embaú

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • New

Hostel Maresias, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no café da manha e almoço na Lanchonete Caiçara

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Sé parte de la familia del hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Llanquihue, Chile

Cochamó, el lugar mas lindo del mundo!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Uberlândia, Brazil

Ajude na organização da pousada 🧼

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

🌿Conecte-se com a natureza e nos ajude a cuidar desta pousada🌄

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Kitchen Hand
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other São Francisco do Sul, Brazil

🌊🤍 Atendimento ao Público em São Francisco do Sul

28h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

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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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