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Work exchange opportunities in South America

166 opportunities found

Camping Melipeuco, Chile

Vive una experiencia entre naturaleza y aventura en ChilešŸŒ²

25h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Camping Alfredo Wagner, Brazil

Ajude na manutenĆ§Ć£o e vida ao ar livre no RefĆŗgio Soldados Sebold

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Pirque, Chile

šŸ‘Voluntariado en restauraciĆ³n y carpinterĆ­ašŸŖš

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New
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Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

Ā”Busco viajeros para ayudar y divertirse!

20h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay San Jorge, Argentina

Casa con alma viajera para ayudar y crear ā€“ Ruta 40 Motorhomes

15h/week Cleaning Cooking Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Arequipa, Peru

šŸ˜ƒVoluntariado en el centro de Arequipa (cuarto compartido)šŸ›ļø

16h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel ChiloƩ, Chile

[TURNO DE LA NOCHE] recepciĆ³n y aseo

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other Pimenta, Brazil

Auxiliar de Cozinha em frente ao Mar de Minas

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel ChiloƩ, Chile

[TURNO DE LA MAƑANA] recepciĆ³n y aseo

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

RecepciĆ³n y actividades con los huĆ©spedes

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Riobamba, Ecuador

Come help us teaching English =)

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 8 days to 2 months Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Riobamba, Ecuador

Come help and practice cultural exchange

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Vive una experiencia en la Patagonia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Ajude na recepĆ§Ć£o e atendimento e conheƧa a Chapada dos Veadeiros

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Crie conteĆŗdos p/ redes sociais e conheƧa a Chapada dos Veadeiros

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay AcacĆ­as, Colombia

Join our language and culture exchange in Acacias, Meta Colombia

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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 donā€™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 youā€™re a good fit for their position, theyā€™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 doesnā€™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, youā€™ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works