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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel SAN JUAN, Argentina

Ven a ayudarnos con la recepción y disfruta de San Juan Argentina

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tambopata, Peru

🌿✨ Vive y ayuda en un eco lodge en plena selva amazónica de Perú

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Frutillar, Chile

🏡🛎️ Help with Reception & Daily Tasks at a Cozy Hostel in Frutillar 🇨🇱

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • High demand
  • New
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Eco Lodge Riohacha, Colombia

Vive frente al mar en La Guajira: comparte, aprende y disfruta!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Frutillar, Chile

Recepción y apoyo en hostal acogedora en Frutillar

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • High demand
  • New

Eco Lodge carolina del príncipe, Colombia

Jardinería y huerta casera

25h/week Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

English Speaking practice in Cuenca

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Ilha Comprida, Brazil

Venha participar do nosso paraíso em meio a natureza e o mar!🌳🌊

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Guest House Valdivia, Chile

🌿 Ayúdanos a crear y cuidar un sendero en el bosque | Valdivia, Chile

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • New

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Help at front desk and make new friends!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

¡Busco viajeros para ayudar y divertirse!

20h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Vaga para cobrir folga de voluntarios

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Provincia de Tarma, Peru

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Perú

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

¡Sé nuestro CM en Huaraz y vive la aventura de los Andes!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

Voluntario/a de Cocina para Equipo y Huéspedes.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Caxambu, Brazil

Nosso espaço precisa da sua criatividade! :)

25h/week Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared 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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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