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Work exchange opportunities in South America

3158 opportunities found

Hotel Murillo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro Bar y Hotel =)

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Coliving Santa Marta, Colombia

Looking for a creative help at the creative residence =)

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Camping Vera Cruz, Brazil

🌿 General Purpose Helper (G.P.H.) – Learn by Doing!

25h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Hostel Ushuaia, Argentina

Recepcionista y limpieza del hostal en Ushuaia =)

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

Camping Última Esperanza, Chile

Help us with our camping in Puerto Natales, Patagonia Chilena!

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Fortaleza, Brazil

Help us with English by night and enjoy your days in Fortaleza! :)

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Elena, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con nuestras redes sociales en Montañita, Ecuador!

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm

Hostel Santa Elena, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con nuestros huéspedes y aprovecha Montañita, Ecuador!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm

Hotel Cautín, Chile

Voluntariado en hotel de montaña en Pucon, Chile

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Cautín, Chile

Help us at our mountain hotel in Pucon, Chile

32h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

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

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Requerimiento Voluntario en Cocina

25h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Provincia de Diguillín, Chile

Unete a nuestro hermoso hotel en el sur de Chile

20h/week Bartending
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Provincia de Diguillín, Chile

Ayudanos en nuestro hostal en el sur de Chile

20h/week Bartending
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Cochabamba, Bolivia

Voluntariado en Cochabamba, Bolivia

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn Itaporanga d'Ajuda, Brazil

Nos ajude cuidando da nossa hospedaria na Ilha Mem de Sá! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

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