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Work exchange opportunities in South America

21 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Teaching Languages Arts
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Arts Gardening Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Paraty, Brazil

Venha ajudar na manutenção do nosso espaço e conhecer o Paraíso

20h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 5 to 10 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
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Camping El Ranco Province, Chile

Voluntariado de Glamping en el sur de Chile: ¡Transforma y vive la naturaleza en Llifén!

20h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Inspírate en el Sur del Mundo y ayúdanos a decorar nuestro Hostal

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Relaja, muévete, disfruta:Voluntarios de bienestar en la playa🏖️

30h/week Teaching Sports Arts Music Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Muralista, artes

20h/week Video Making Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
From 4 to 5 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Manutenção, pintura, pedreiro, jardinagem, etc.

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 15 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar nas tarefas enquanto disfruta do Vale do Matutu

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 10 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hotel Gachetá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a cultivar nuestro huerto y a compartir saberes.

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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

Camping Delfinópolis, Brazil

Ajude-nos em reparos e manutenções!

25h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Carolina, Brazil

Ajude a tornar nosso espaço ainda mais aconchegante e divirta-se na Chapada das Mesas!

26h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Restrepo, Colombia

Help us with the building of our hostel in Restrepo, Colombia!

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 15 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Show your art, music and videomaking skills with us!

32h/week Video Making Painting & Decorating Music Arts
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

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

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