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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

'Você é nudista, músico, descolado e comunicativo

30h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Guest House Barra de Maxaranguape, Brazil

Venha ajudar a manter nossa pousada mais bonita e feliz!!

20h/week Pet Sitting Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Tafí del Valle, Argentina

🌟 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo como voluntario en recepción y atención al cliente🌟

28h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
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Guest House Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Ser parte de nuestra comunidad! :)

20h/week Night Shift Reception Gardening Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm

Inn São José do Barreiro, Brazil

Nos ajude na administração de nossa Pousada ecológica.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hospitality Huaraz, Peru

🌄Ayuda en cocina con vista a los Andes – Refugio de montaña🏔️

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

Other Canelones, Uruguay

Ven a ayudarnos y disfruta de la naturaleza en Uruguay.

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel santa marta, Colombia

Recepcionista y mantenimiento de áreas comunes

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hospitality Urubamba, Peru

Chef para el Valle Sagrado 🍽✨

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 10 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Inn Guaraqueçaba, Brazil

🌿 Viva na Natureza e Ajude com Jardinagem & Tarefas Simples 🌞

28h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Inn Itarema, Brazil

Ajude a Recepcionar Viajantes na Ilha do Guajiru 🌴

28h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Homestay Coyhaique, Chile

Ven a ayudarnos con carpintería/construcción en Coyhaique, Chile

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

Private School Urubamba Province, Peru

Escalador con experiencia

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0

Homestay San Jorge, Argentina

Casa con alma viajera para ayudar y crear – Ruta 40 Motorhomes

15h/week Cleaning Cooking Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hospitality Urubamba, Peru

Especialista en Redes Sociales

24h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Guest House São Thomé das Letras, Brazil

🛠️ Voluntariado em São Thomé das Letras – Chalé HippieXique 🌈

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 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.

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