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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Camping El Bolsón, Argentina

Ayúdanos con nuestro camping en Rio Azul El Bolsón

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

¡Vení a voluntariar al Mora y conocé Mendoza! :)

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping El Bolsón, Argentina

Ayudame a terminar de construir mi camping en Argentina

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Homestay Villa Elisa, Argentina

Expresa tu arte en graffiti y disfruta de las termas

20h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Vega, Colombia

Come help and enjoy our Eco Hostal in Colombia!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Viña del Mar, Chile

Ayúdanos haciendo aseo general de las habitaciones y camas.

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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

Inn Florianópolis, Brazil

[Vaga recepção masculina noturna] Frente à Praia Canasvieiras

24h/week Night Shift Reception
From 3 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Se parte de actividades divertidas con gente de Cuenca

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cushamen, Argentina

Hermoso hostel de buena onda hubicado cerca del Lago Puelo

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Ibagué, Colombia

Teaching Volunteer Program in Colombia

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Trancoso, Brazil

Sitio ecologico com camping perto da praia de trancoso

20h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Luziânia, Brazil

Quer viver Brasília e o Cerrado, Embarque conosco nesta missão

25h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 3 days to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Puerto Cayo, Ecuador

Come help us around the property and enjoy nature!

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Animal Care
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a embellecer la casita con tus habilidades artísticas :)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Maceió, Brazil

Cuide da nossa casa e curta as belezas de Alagoas

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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.

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