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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Artista de Mural - Pintura ou Graffiti 🎨

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Uberlândia, Brazil

Ajude a cuidar da nossa horta e das plantinhas 🌱

24h/week Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Caxambu, Brazil

Nosso espaço precisa da sua criatividade! :)

25h/week Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Nos dê uma força em nossa nova construção e conheça Brumadinho

30h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 7 days to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Talara, Peru

Ayudanos en nuestra pizzería y conoce la magia de Lobitos!

20h/week Gardening Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Help with conversational english in Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 7 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Help with conversational english in Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 7 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Provincia de Tarma, Peru

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Perú

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Voluntario para atendimento em Hostel alto astral em Pelotas

30h/week Night Shift Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Vem nos dar um help e aproveitar o interior de Minas

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Bento do Sul, Brazil

Ajude a construir o turismo na bela região de São Bento do Sul ajudando nas tarefas do nosso hostel! =)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Bento do Sul, Brazil

Ajude a dar vida ao nosso hostel em São Bento do Sul/SC com um pouco de tinta! =)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Vaga para cobrir folga de voluntarios

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Ayudanos a dejar el espacio mas bonito y agradable

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge carolina del príncipe, Colombia

Jardinería y huerta casera

25h/week Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

English Speaking practice in Cuenca

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • 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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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