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Other Garopaba, Brazil

Voluntariado no Spa Santa Hildegarda

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pisac, Peru

✨ Be Our Tour & Marketing Ambassador in Pisac!

15h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Santiago, Chile

Ayúdanos con los contenidos de nuestra agencia de marketing📸💻

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Other Pinto, Chile

Redes sociales y preparación de fogata en Valle Las Trancas.

20h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Palmeiras, Brazil

Vale do Capão Criação de conteúdos e Recepção

24h/week Social Media Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 3 weeks to 2 months Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Projeto novo troca de conhecimento, inovação sustentabilidade

30h/week Video Making Content Writer Painting & Decorating Social Media
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Palmeiras, Brazil

Vaga para Social Media - Vale do Capão

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 14 to 21 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Quito, Ecuador

Llega a ser un excelente bailarin y disfruta de Ecuador

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

¡Únete a nuestra aventura digital y vive la experiencia de tu vida! 🌿📸🌎

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Pinto, Chile

Redactor Creativo de contenidos web

20h/week Party Promoter Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Guateque, Colombia

Comparte tu arte y tu luz. Creación Digital, Fotografia y Videos

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Help us drive sales with marketing and social media in Colombia

20h/week Video Making Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Garopaba, Brazil

Ayudanos con a promocao em midias sociais y viva en un paraiso!

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Digital Marketing Expert

16h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

“Comparte tu talento digital mientras exploras nuevos destinos”

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Social Media Expert

20h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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.

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