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Camping Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Ajude nos enquanto conhece a Chapada dos Veadeiros

24h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • 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 Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
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Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ayúdanos a crear un espacio de conexión con la naturaleza

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Teaching Languages Arts
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Arts Gardening Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no sítio em Cambará do Sul e desfrutar da natureza! :)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 10 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Itanhandu, Brazil

Natureza e tranquilidade na Serra da Mantiqueira!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Atacalco, Chile

Casa de paja y tierra en el bosque en Atacalco, Chile

20h/week Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • New

Eco Lodge Itatiaia, Brazil

Diversas obras en andamento e em fase de acabamento.

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Itanhandu, Brazil

Participe da Manutenção do nosso camping!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Nos ajude na manutenção e viva no lugar mais energético do país.

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Barbosa, Colombia

Come and help us as an english teacher here in Santander Colombia !

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with reception and welcoming tourists in Brazil!

20h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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

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

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