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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos con la limpieza en nuestro hostal! :)

26h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Elqui, Chile

DISFRUTA LA PRIMAVERA EN LA SERENA CITY

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Coquimbo, Chile

¡Ven a dejar tu huella en el hostel más cool de la cuarta region!

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Elqui, Chile

COME TO VOLUNTEER TO THE WEST COAST OF CHILE

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Recepción: ( Adultos y Jóvenes experimentados).

26h/week Administration
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Coquimbo, Chile

¡Aplica sólo si tienes mucha experiencia en video o redes! 🔥

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Coquimbo, Chile

Conoce Coquimbo y La Serena mientras nos das una mano!

25h/week Housekeeping Party Promoter Kitchen Hand Reception
From 10 days to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Elqui, Chile

Apoya en un hostel céntrico y disfruta el verano

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ayuda en nuestro Hostel como cocinero (a) !

26h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Ilhabela, Brazil

Juntos no paraíso: colabore e aproveite!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 3 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel El Bolsón, Argentina

Ayúdanos en Nuestro Hostel en Medio del Paraíso Patagónico :)

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Paraty, Brazil

Nos ajude a cuidar da pousada ! (Apenas vegetarianos ou veganos)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Morro de São Paulo, Brazil

Precisamos ayuda con mantenimiento, jardineria, etc

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Vitória, Brazil

Cuide de nosso jardim, matos indesejáveis

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 12 days to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Belém, Brazil

Experiência única na COP 30: seja voluntário em nosso hostel! 🍃

28h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Ouro Preto, Brazil

Ajude nas atividades do nosso hostel no centro de Ouro Preto ✨

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • 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