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Guest House Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no sítio em Cambará do Sul e desfrutar da natureza! :)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 10 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ayudanos a cuidar nuestra Casa y Galeria de Arte en Valparaíso

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • New

Camping Isla Fuerte, Colombia

🌊 Isla Fuerte te espera: cuida, sirve y vive el mejor atardecer

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room
  • Higher approval
  • New
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Hostel Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Come and join us at our hostel while helping us with guests in Baños!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Night Shift Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Vega, Colombia

Come help and enjoy our Eco Hostal in Colombia!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Cali, Colombia

Enjoy our hotel 14-04, ¡Vive Cali a tu propio ritmo!

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Pucón, Chile

Disfruta Pucón ayudándonos en recepción y aseo

30h/week Administration Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Paramaribo, Suriname

Become a team member of the first and only hostel in Suriname!

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn São Luís, Brazil

🌎 Conheça Pessoas & Viva a Cultura de São Luís

28h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hotel salta, Argentina

Ayuda en la recepción de nuestro hostal y recibe a viajeros con una sonrisa.

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Itanhandu, Brazil

Natureza e tranquilidade na Serra da Mantiqueira!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arequipa, Peru

😃Voluntariado en el centro de Arequipa (cuarto compartido)🛏️

16h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Ayúdanos con recepción y disfruta Argentina!

30h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lobitos, Peru

Help us at our Hostel w/ Tasks and Guest Services

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Join us in Montañita and be part of a community!

25h/week Housekeeping Reception Cleaning Administration
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel santa marta, Colombia

🏝️ Hotel a pasos del mar con vistas increíbles

25h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • High demand
  • New

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