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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hotel Cali, Colombia

Enjoy our hotel 14-04, ¡Vive Cali a tu propio ritmo!

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar à tarde/noite e aproveitar a Mata Atlântica :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 4 to 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Ascope, Peru

¡Ven a ayudarnos a recibir a los huéspedes en Puerto Chicama!🌊✨

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Leticia, Colombia

Tours, naturaleza, piscina y buen ambiente en las Palmas!

25h/week Bartending Tour Guide Night Shift Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Você é uma pessoa comunicativa? Precisamos de ajuda com nossos hóspedes

25h/week Night Shift Administration Cleaning Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Colabora con nuestro hostel y disfruta de Valparaíso en Chile

15h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Talara, Peru

Ayudanos en nuestra pizzería y conoce la magia de Lobitos!

20h/week Gardening Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Yerba Buena, Argentina

Ven a formar parte de nuestro equipo y auxiliar en la limpieza, portería y cafetería!

24h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Tona, Colombia

Help in hosting restaurant & Reception at hostel and enjoy the nature in Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Hostel São Thomé das Letras, Brazil

Voluntariado em São Tomé das Letras-MG

24h/week Night Shift Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 7 days to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Misiones - Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Te estamos buscando para crecer juntos

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Sopetrán, Colombia

Ayuda a Ícaro a ser el alojamiento más extraordinario de Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Guarapari, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar e curtir a praia!

25h/week Night Shift Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Natal, Brazil

Venha ajudar na recepção em Pousada Familiar a 1 quadra da praia!

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Cusco, Peru

¡Vive la aventura en Cusco! Únete a nuestro equipo en el Hostel

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Ser parte de nuestra comunidad! :)

20h/week Night Shift Reception Gardening Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm

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