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Work exchange opportunities in South America

106 opportunities found

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

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
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Hospitality Lima, Peru

Flavorful Master: Immerse in the kitchen and delight our guests

28h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Help us with our cozy Bed & Breakfast while exploring Lima, Peru

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

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

Hostel mendoza, Argentina

Bienvenidos a MENDOZAA!, necesitamos de tu ayuda en el hostel.

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Colonia Baron, Argentina

Help out a sustainable home on a farm in La Pampa

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Homestay Miraflores, Peru

Ayúdame con las labores domésticas

20h/week Cleaning Cooking
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Join us to boost our new hostel’s social media with your creative skills

18h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Activities Coordinator

18h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cochamó, Chile

Únete a nuestra familia en armonía con la naturaleza.

20h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hotel Isla Grande, Colombia

Content Creator & Social Media Assistant – Beach club Hotel

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ica, Peru

Adventure Awaits: Become a Volunteer Where Every Day Is a Party!

32h/week Bartending Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

Venha fazer parte do nosso hostel e ajudar-nos com as tarefas

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 30 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Cananéia, Brazil

Receba turistas e sirva pratos típico no Rancho!

32h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

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