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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Camping Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em um Glamping em Floripa, SC!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

Guest House Pelotas, Brazil

Ajudante para promover a melhor experiência para os hóspedes

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Gachetá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a cultivar nuestro huerto y a compartir saberes.

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
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Hotel Gachetá, Colombia

Buscamos Auxiliar de Cocina, para aprender y compartir saberes

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hotel Choapa, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro Hotel en Pichidangui, Chile

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Inn Luján de Cuyo Department, Argentina

Come and help us at our cabañas in the Cordillera de Los Andes

27h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hospitality São Paulo, Brazil

Recepção: nos ajude no turno da noite e aproveite SP durante o dia!

25h/week Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Guest House Pelotas, Brazil

Nos ajude a organizar uma linda Pousada em meio à natureza

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Cautín, Chile

Te esperamos a pasos del hermoso Parque Nacional Conguillio

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ayúdanos a crear un espacio de conexión con la naturaleza

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Cautín, Chile

Help us in our family hostel in the beautiful south of Chile!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Homestay Santiago, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro homestay - ñuñoa

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Homestay Malalcahuello, Chile

Ayuda con tareas de campo en un entorno de montana

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 8 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Unete a la familia del hostal mas céntrico de San Gil

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostel :)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hotel Gachetá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a crecer y aprovecha el tiempo en nuestra Agua termal.

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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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