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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Medellín, Colombia

Participa en nuestro grupo de Recepción

32h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Help us and enjoy Lima!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Recepción y fiesta en frente de la playa 🐳🏖

32h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception
From 15 to 15 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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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 🌺​

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Buscamos voluntarios para ser parte de nuestro hostel en Cali!

26h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Host clients in a handcraft shop

28h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Help the front desk in Lima, Peru

25h/week Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Help is small hostel while learning spanish and salsa

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Medellín, Colombia

¡Ayúdanos en nuestro Hostel en Medellín!

30h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Night Shift Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Reception - Give our Guests the 1st Welcome and a BIG smile!

25h/week Administration Party Promoter Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cusco, Peru

¡Forma parte de nuestro equipo de recepción y vive una experiencia única en un gran ambiente!

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Paranaguá, Brazil

(RECEPÇÃO FDS)🛎️UMA EXPERIÊNCIA ÚNICA NO RITMO DO LITORAL!🌴🌅

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Coliving Medellín, Colombia

Ayuda a nuestro equipo de recepción! / Help our front desk team!

28h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Apoyo logístico de la recepción del mejor hotel de Isla Fuerte !

30h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works