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Work exchange opportunities in South America

3176 opportunities found

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

🌍 Vive la experiencia hostal: recibe y conecta 💫

24h/week Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand

Homestay Santiago, Chile

ASISTENTE DE MARKETING Y VENTAS

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.0

Shared Home Guarapari, Brazil

📸 Ajuda com Marketing Digital, Fotos e Vídeos em Guarapari 🌴✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
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Hostel Quito, Ecuador

“Comparte tu talento digital mientras exploras nuevos destinos”

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

RECEPCIONIST

24h/week Night Shift
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel santa cruz, Bolivia

✈️ From the heart of Santa Cruz, live the best experience 😊

22h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

🌟 Be the Smile of Our Hostel: Front Desk Experience 🏡

24h/week Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Porto Seguro, Brazil

Casa rústica com alma musical pertinho da praia 🎶🌊

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 2 to 5 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hotel San Clemente, Ecuador

Join Our Culinary Team at Cocomar Restaurant

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Barranquilla, Colombia

Voluntariado en paraíso tropical : ayudando en la playa de santa

25h/week Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Eco Lodge Mindo, Ecuador

Crea contenido visual en Mindo: ayuda con reels, fotos

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Cotia, Brazil

Ajude-nos em nossas programação de 21/08

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
From 3 days to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Other Lima, Peru

Tour and Social Media Content Creator

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 2 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Inn Ouro Preto, Brazil

Venha Criar Conteúdo e nos ajudar no Marketing

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Morro de São Paulo, Brazil

Precisamos ayuda con mantenimiento, jardineria, etc

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Guarapari, Brazil

Ajude-nos como voluntário em uma pousada em Guarapari, Brazil

30h/week Night Shift Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

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