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Work exchange opportunities in South America

50 opportunities found

Surf Camp Pacasmayo, Peru

Receptionist / Housekeeper

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp Pacasmayo, Peru

Ayúdanos a crear contenido para nuestro Hotel!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Coronel Dorrego, Argentina

Conoce esta playa única en Argentina y respira naturaleza!

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ayudanos a cuidar nuestra Casa y Galeria de Arte en Valparaíso

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Apoio na limpeza em hostel de Ubatuba a 180m da Praia

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 15 to 60 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

help us to entertain our clients organiz games and drinking free

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

🎉🎶 Help Create Unforgettable Moments and Have Fun Too! 🎧💃

25h/week Bartending Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

play games with our clients in a fun guesthouse!!!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Casa de playa en Argentina

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 day Team Dorm

Boat Salinas, Ecuador

🌅 ¡Vive la experiencia frente al mar en Salinas, Ecuador!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent

Hostel Algarrobo/El Quisco, Chile

Colabora en un hostal ecológico

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel El Valle, Colombia

Are you an amzing artist looking for a blank canvas?

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel El Valle, Colombia

Help our local team with cleaning the hostel

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Camping Cruz de Caña, Argentina

Se vountário en Argentina en un lugar maravilloso! ;)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Hostel lobitos, Peru

Ven y ayúdamos en pintura y arte! :) y limpieza

24h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Hostel lobitos, Peru

Ayudanos a Pintar Nuestra Casita, con Mucha Arte en Lobitos, Peru

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

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