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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Projeto novo troca de conhecimento, inovação sustentabilidade

30h/week Video Making Content Writer Painting & Decorating Social Media
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Puerto Misahualli, Ecuador

Dar clases de ingles en una comunidad indigena en Ecuador

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Riobamba, Ecuador

Come help and practice cultural exchange

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Ajude a cuidar do nosso hostel em Ubatuba :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Artista de Mural - Pintura ou Graffiti 🎨

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Quer passar um tempo em Pelotas? Se hospede conosco

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Engativa, Colombia

Oportunidad de Voluntariado en un Espacio Cultural en Bogotá 🇨🇴

17h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp La Guajira, Colombia

COMMUNITY MANAGER

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 30 days Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

¡Busco viajeros para ayudar y divertirse!

20h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

know the best beaches in Ecuador..

20h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

Explore south america, while you help decorate my hostel

20h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 8 days to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Três Barras, Brazil

Se você curte colocar a mão na massa, é o nosso voluntário ideal!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

¡Sé nuestro CM en Huaraz y vive la aventura de los Andes!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

Voluntario/a de Cocina para Equipo y Huéspedes.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Vem nos dar um help e aproveitar o interior de Minas

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Riobamba, Ecuador

Come help us teaching English =)

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 8 days to 2 months 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