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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Carmelo, Uruguay

We are your inspiration =)

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0

Hostel Arraial do Cabo, Brazil

Faça parte da nossa equipe enquanto conhece o Caribe Brasileiro

24h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Ayúdanos con Marketing Digital en Peru!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
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Homestay Pilcaniyeu, Argentina

Conoce Bariloche como voluntario en casa particular

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Barra do Garças, Brazil

Faxina geral, Reparos, limpeza de quintal e canteiros

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hospitality Capitán Prat, Chile

🌿 Naturaleza y Hospitalidad en el Corazón de Chile 🌟

30h/week Reception Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Camping Villars, Argentina

Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento y reparaciones generales

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Private School Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Have a language and cultural exchange in Colombia

21h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Other Timbio, Colombia

Ayudanos a adecuar espacios, restaurar y construir

30h/week Arts Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Caucaia, Brazil

Venha ajudar nesse incríveL KITESURF Hostel

24h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Teaching Languages Arts
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Arts Gardening Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Give us a hand at an amazing family hostel in Ecuador!

30h/week Bartending Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Eco Lodge Mesitas del Colegio, Colombia

Vive en las montañas de Colombia mientras nos ayuda en la construcción

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 5 days to 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5

Inn Santo Hilario, Brazil

Ajude em nosso Hotel e conheça o mar de Minas 😄

32h/week Party Promoter Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Eco Lodge Canoas, Peru

Chef y asistente de cocina en Canoas de Punta Sal

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

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