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Work exchange opportunities in South America

63 opportunities found

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with reception and welcoming tourists in Brazil!

20h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cusco, Peru

Necesitamos apoyo en recepcion y ventas! turno Tarde

25h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cushamen, Argentina

Ayudanos con las redes sociales y la organizacion de cronograma

25h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Join Us as Front Desk Support & Welcome Guests with a Smile! 😊

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

'Você é nudista, músico, descolado e comunicativo

30h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Manaus, Brazil

Ajude-nos com os nossos serviços na recepção

30h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 15 to 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Calima, Colombia

Ayúdanos a impulsar y mantener nuestro bonito eco hotel

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Cautín, Chile

Ven a nuestra cabaña y vive una aventura en Chile!

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia

Guest Experience & Hospitality Helper in la Sierra

25h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Natal, Brazil

Venha receber nossos hospedes incríveis

25h/week Tour Guide Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Fortaleza, Brazil

Venha fazer a diferença no nosso dia-a-dia!

30h/week Administration Housekeeping Tour Guide Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Tour Guide and activity planner at our Lodge by the lake.

32h/week Teaching Sports Arts Tour Guide Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Other Jericoacoara, Brazil

JERICOACOARA: CAIAQUE Experience! (With UTV and Quadris) 🛶

25h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Other Jericoacoara, Brazil

JERICOACOARA:🌅 Bike Tour Guide–Ride, Explore&Live the Energy!🚲

25h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Help in Hostel north Bogota

20h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Hornopirén, Chile

Únete a Camping Lomas Lindas y conecta con la naturaleza

30h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • New

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