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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Balcones de Gaira, Colombia

Vive la experiencia caribeña como voluntario en nuestro hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Redes sociales

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Recepción

30h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
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Hotel Pasto, Colombia

Disfruta la Cultura, la Naturaleza y Ayuda en el Corazón de Pasto

27h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0

Guest House Chambo, Ecuador

Crea y vive en una casa patrimonial andina 🏡✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Camping Contenda, Brazil

Mídias sociais na Estância Casa na Árvore

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Other Jujuy, Argentina

Ayudame a restaurar mi hogar en la naturaleza y cultura andina!

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Yoga Studio Quininde, Ecuador

ayudante en mantenimiento GYM

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Praia Grande, Brazil

Voluntariado no Paraíso: Jardinagem, Harmonia e Aventura 🌿✨

16h/week Gardening
From 1 to 3 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Doctor Manuel Belgrano, Argentina

Ven como voluntario y explora Jujuy!

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Camping Santana de Parnaíba, Brazil

Nos ajude a proporcionar experiências e contato com a natureza

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Villavicencio, Colombia

¡Crece creando contenido y explorando tu creatividad al máximo!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Dosquebradas, Colombia

Vive y trabaja en un hotel rodeado de naturaleza

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Cooking
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals

Guest House SAN GIL, Colombia

📚 Comparte tu Inglés y Vive una Experiencia en Familia 💛

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 10 days to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay San Antonio de Cumbaza, Peru

Join Our Family: Childcare in the Amazon Jungle of Peru🇵🇪🌳🌎

25h/week Teaching Languages Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Eco Lodge Marcaconga, Peru

✨Apóyanos con marketing y vive una experiencia cultural única 🌄

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

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