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Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Bolivia!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Inirida, Colombia

Sé Parte de Nuestra Familia en la Selva Colombiana 🌳🤝

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 10 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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
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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hostel Ancud, Chile

Vive en una casa tradicional en la Isla grande de Chiloé

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge San José de Maipo, Chile

Experience Winter in the Chilean Mountains Volunteer at Vitamonti

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Ilhabela, Brazil

ajudante geral de uma pousada charmosa no Bonete

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cercado, Bolivia

Ayuda en Limpieza y Mantenimiento de la Casita

24h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Vem nos dar um help e aproveitar o interior de Minas

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Ahuano, Ecuador

Guide translator, general tasks in the Amazon Rainforest

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

Guest House Cajamarca, Peru

Explore the History & Mysticism of Cajamarca, Peru

24h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Administración de recepción y satisfacción de cliente

32h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Inn URUBICI, Brazil

Venha fazer parte da nossa equipe de recepção em uma pousada acolhedora! 🌞🏡

25h/week Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Nos ajude a recepcionar nossos hóspedes!

30h/week Administration Party Promoter Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Concon, Chile

Travel with us as a visual content creator

32h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Shared Home São João Del Rei, Brazil

Ajude a manter nossa casa limpa e organizada e conheça MG

24h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 7 to 20 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Cumbrecita, Argentina

Ayúdanos dentro de una propiedad rodeada de bosque!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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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