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Work exchange opportunities in South America

811 opportunities found

Hostel Rincón del Mar, Colombia

Enseña Francés y aporta a nuestra comunidad

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rincón del Mar, Colombia

🏡 Comparte, conecta y disfruta en nuestro hostal 🏝️✨

30h/week Farming Arts Gardening Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com midias sociais, e fotos São Sebastião

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Huaraz, Peru

✨📲 Ayudanos en las redes sociales - Social Media & Marketing🏡

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

✨Ayúdanos con decoraciones y pintura de murales🖌️

25h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha conhecer sao sebastiao e nos ajude nos reparos da proprieda

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

✨ Disfruta de Huaraz : Mantenimiento, pintura y conservación .

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Potosi, Bolivia

Ayuda para atención y limpieza de la casa

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Crear videos y fotos para el marketing del hostal

25h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Ibicoara, Brazil

Venha viver na Chapada Diamantina e nos dê uma mão na cozinha!

24h/week Cooking Bartending Kitchen Hand
At least 10 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping El Ranco Province, Chile

Voluntariado de Glamping en el sur de Chile: ¡Transforma y vive la naturaleza en Llifén!

25h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Caraz, Peru

De la Huerta a la Mesa: Únete a nosotros en Cocina Farm to Table!

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Tiradentes, Brazil

Encontre um tempo bom entre o trabalho e a natureza. Te ajudamos.

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 10 days to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Ubatuba, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar a preparar comidinhas deliciosas no paraíso Camburi! =)

32h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Other Ubatuba, Brazil

Nos ajude com recepção e atendimento na praia

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 15 days to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tubará, Colombia

Ecolodge frente al mar jardín, mantenimiento, y atención.

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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.

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