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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Arica, Chile

Ven a conocer Arica y conoce el Carnval

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a embellecer la casita con tus habilidades artísticas :)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Arica, Chile

✨ Ven a disfrutar de las playas de Arica ✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New
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Hostel Samaipata, Bolivia

Help us with general cleaning and reception in our hostel in Bolivia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Bolivia!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Recepción y actividades con los huéspedes

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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

Camping Resende, Brazil

Help care for a Jungle Adventure Camp in the Atlantic Rainforest

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Night Receptionist at Traveler Hostel San Gil

25h/week Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Voluntariado auténtico en el corazón de Quito 🏙️

30h/week Teaching Sports Music Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Arequipa, Peru

😃Voluntariado en el centro de Arequipa (cuarto compartido )🛏️

18h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Concarán, Argentina

Ven, compartamos experiencias y forma parte del equipo

20h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel villa de leyva, Colombia

vive y ayuda en Villa de Leyva, pueblo colonial de Colombia :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a mostrarnos al mundo y disfruta la experiencia

25h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a mostrar nuestro jardín secreto al mundo

25h/week Photography Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Nos ajude na limpeza e aproveite o rolê em SP!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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 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