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Work exchange opportunities in South America

118 opportunities found

Guest House Salento, Colombia

Voluntariado en el eje cafetero colombiano

25h/week Gardening Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay San Alberto, Argentina

Arte, biocontruccion, naturaleza

25h/week Cleaning Pet Sitting Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay San Jorge, Argentina

Casa con alma viajera para ayudar y crear – Ruta 40 Motorhomes

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

Venha nos ajudar com o Hostel na ilha de Marajó

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alter do Chão, Brazil

Nos ajude na manutenção do espaço e conheça Alter do Chão!

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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

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

Hostel Cercado, Bolivia

Puedes ayudarnos a crear nuevos espacios al aire libre !

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alter do Chão, Brazil

Faça parte de nossa familia,colabore cm nosso espaço.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Other Canelones, Uruguay

Ven a ayudarnos y disfruta de la naturaleza en Uruguay.

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping El Bolsón, Argentina

Ayuda colaborativa en un proyecto de camping y hostel

15h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

Hotel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Nos ajude nas tarefas diárias da pousada e desfrute da Bahia!

28h/week Housekeeping Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel TRANCOSO, Brazil

Nos ajude com as tarefas diárias enquanto desfruta de Trancoso!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 15 to 25 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Camping Rio Puelo, Chile

Conoce y comparte saberes de la cordillera

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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