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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Elqui, Chile

DISFRUTA LA PRIMAVERA EN LA SERENA CITY

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Come and chat with our students

16h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Boat Paraty, Brazil

Permita-se, explore e gerencie nossas redes sociais e Apps geral

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
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Inn Brotas, Brazil

VAGA MASCULINA ajudar na manutencao de um pergolado na piscina

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Formosa, Argentina

🌱 Ayuda en Huerta, Jardinería y Mantenimiento 🌱

30h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals

Eco Lodge Cajabamba, Peru

Help me with gardening , teaching English or building in Peru!

15h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Iruya, Argentina

Ayúdanos en espacio de aprendizaje práctico =)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Iruya, Argentina

Visita y conoce nuestra cultura! Iruya

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel Villavieja, Colombia

🎨 ¡Ayúdanos a dar color a nuestro espacio con tu arte!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Acandí, Colombia

Ven a ayudar a nuestro ecolodge en Acandí, Colombia

32h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • New

Homestay Huaylas, Peru

✨ Help Restore a Cozy Rustic Home in the Andes of Caraz, Peru 🏡

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Inn Lima Duarte, Brazil

Ajude a Cuidar de uma Pousada Incrível em Ibitipoca! 🏡🎨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Únete a nosotros y vive una experiencia única junto al mar🌊🌞

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Malargüe, Argentina

Únete a nuestro equipo y conoce Malargüe!

24h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Eco-Sustainer: Revitalize and beautify our touristic lodge

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Digital Creative: Promote the unique experience of our lodge

23h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works