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Work exchange opportunities in South America

24 opportunities found

Hostel Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Voluntário para Tarefas Gerais em Pousada e Hostel

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Ajuda na limpeza do nosso pequeno Hostel e Pousada nos Cânions.

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Camping san martin, Argentina

Construye, Cultiva y Comparte & Build, Grow and Share

20h/week Farming Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
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Inn Urupema, Brazil

Procuramos pessoa pró ativa que goste da natureza e turismo

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Private Room

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Aqui el Mejor Hostel de Mendoza

32h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Good energy in the Andes!

21h/week Building & Repairing Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Good energy in the Andes!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Sigchos, Ecuador

Construye conmigo y aprovecha Ecuador

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

Homestay Malalcahuello, Chile

Ayuda con tareas de campo en un entorno de montana

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 8 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Help us in our new hostel to provide the best experiences

28h/week Cleaning Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Help in our hostel and meet people from all over the world! :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Quito, Ecuador

Cook your favorite meals with students at our English institute

20h/week Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Quito, Ecuador

Carry out arts and crafts activities at our English institute.

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Arts Music
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Personas para recepción, atención de huéspedes y limpieza full

20h/week Administration Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 20 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en la limpieza.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Sumate a nuestro hostel dinámico y conocé gente de todo el mundo.

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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