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Work exchange opportunities in South America

26 opportunities found

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

Hospitality Villarrica, Chile

🌿 Vive una Experiencia Única en Wellness Villarrica, Chile 🌊

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Yoga Studio Ribeirão Pires, Brazil

Immerse Yourself in Yoga & Community Near São Paulo!

15h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Eco Lodge Municipio Maturín, Venezuela

An incredible cultural experience interacting with nature.

30h/week Tour Guide Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Archidona, Ecuador

Voluntaria en Ecuador y nos ayude con los huéspedes

32h/week Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Inn Sacramento, Brazil

🌄 Experiência Única aos Pés da Serra da Canastra 🌿

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm

Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia

Guest Experience & Hospitality Helper in la Sierra

25h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Lagoa Santa, Brazil

Receba Hóspedes e Faça Amigos

12h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Paracas, Peru

Help us as a Tour Guide and Bartender at our Hostel in Paracas :)

30h/week Tour Guide Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a organizar nuestras actividades diarias, Montañita, Ecuador!

20h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Bonito, Brazil

Nos ajude com suas habilidades de limpeza e aproveite Bonito MS

20h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Taganga, Colombia

Helping make this hostel a home for travelers

30h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Help us with guest services, from check-in to special events!

28h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Come to be a guide at our hostel in Bogota

28h/week Tour Guide
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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 Praia do Cumbuco - Caucaia, Brazil

Mostre seu talento e venha animar o hostel!

30h/week Teaching Sports Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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