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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Digital Marketing Expert

16h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

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

Other Arequipa, Peru

Enseña inglés y vive una experiencia única en Perú✨

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Voluntario para atendimento em Hostel alto astral em Pelotas

30h/week Night Shift Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

📱 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo como creador de contenido! 🌊

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Líbano, Colombia

Ayúdanos con marketing y disfruta de la naturaleza en Colombia

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Come help Our Hostel and adventure travel agency !Enjoy Huaraz!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rosario, Argentina

Venga ayudar con limpieza y recepción en nuestro hostel en Argentina! :)

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

Eco Lodge Los Bancos Canton, Ecuador

Mantenimiento - Ven a conocer la Capital mundial de Aves, Mindo!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Los Bancos Canton, Ecuador

Recepción - Ven a conocer la Capital mundial de Aves, Mindo!

20h/week Cleaning Gardening Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Medellín, Colombia

Apply if you want to live in Medellín for a minimum of 3 months

25h/week Housekeeping Teaching Languages Child Care Cooking
At least 30 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other San Felipe de Aconcagua, Chile

Ven a ayudar y aprender a nuestra ECO BEER GARDEN

32h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Malleco, Chile

Sumerjase en un verdadero destino de montaña!

30h/week Administration Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 2 to 5 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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

Hospitality Líbano, Colombia

se parte de nuestro emprendimiento y disfruta de la naturaleza

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works