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Work exchange opportunities in South America

14 opportunities found

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro pequeño Hostel en Oruro (Capital Folklorica)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Join Us as Front Desk Support & Welcome Guests with a Smile! 😊

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Montañita, Ecuador

Volunteer in Paradise: Language, Culture & Fun by the Sea!🌊✨

30h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
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Hotel Cobija, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con la recepción en un hotel en la frontera brasileña :)

30h/week Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 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

Eco Lodge Puerto Misahualli, Ecuador

Voluntari@ para ayudante en recepción, jardín y limpieza en un Lodge en la Amazonia Ecuatoriana

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Are you charismatic? Help us recieving our new students

18h/week Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

English Speaking Activities with our community

20h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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 Malleco, Chile

Sumerjase en un verdadero destino de montaña!

30h/week Administration Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 2 to 5 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Huamanga, Peru

Aprende nuestra cultura y el Arte en Cerámica

30h/week Reception Cleaning Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hotel Medellín, Colombia

Vive la experiencia en Medellin HOTEL CASA LUCCA!!

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Maragogi, Brazil

Que tal um escritório beira-mar? Nos ajude na recepção!

25h/week Administration Reception Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Saquarema, Brazil

Lidere a equipe de voluntários e receba 10% de comissão

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

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.

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