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Work exchange opportunities in South America

98 opportunities found

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Sé parte de la familia del hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Do you love English and want to practice your Spanish too?Join us

24h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Se parte de actividades divertidas con gente de Cuenca

20h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Administration
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
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Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Conversaciones y actividades divertidas con gente de Cuenca

25h/week Teaching Languages Music Party Promoter
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Are you charismatic? Help us recieving our new students

18h/week Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Empower, Inspire, Elevate: Help Us Nurture our talents

18h/week Painting & Decorating Teaching Languages Music Arts
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Bridge the World, Share the Heart: Volunteer to Celebrate Culture

18h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Arts Party Promoter
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Help with conversational english in Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 7 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Help with conversational english in Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 7 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cercado, Bolivia

Puedes ayudarnos a crear nuevos espacios al aire libre !

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Help to build our website and some SEO on the way!

32h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge guachaca, Colombia

Vive, Conecta y Transforma en Playa Bonita

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Riobamba, Ecuador

Help us with reception and cooking in our Lodge in Chimborazo

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Latacunga, Ecuador

Practice English/Spanish and hike the Andes, Cotopaxi

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Manaus, Brazil

Assist us in the activities in our hostel! :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 15 to 21 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha ajudar a Pousada e curta cachoeiras e belezas naturais!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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