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Work exchange opportunities in South America

26 opportunities found

Other Fray Mamerto Esquiu, Argentina

Intercambio de idiomas en un ambiente creativo

15h/week Teaching Languages
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Latacunga, Ecuador

Practice English/Spanish and hike the Andes, Cotopaxi

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Help to build our website and some SEO on the way!

32h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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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
  • Higher approval

Other Puyo, Ecuador

AyÚdanos creando contenido sobre nuestro proyecto en la selva

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 4 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en el Pacífico

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 12 to 28 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Tinogasta Department, Argentina

Veni a conocer Fiambala y danos una mano en nuestro comedor! 🍽️

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 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

Camping Gachetá, Colombia

Come help our glamping and we can build a dream together!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

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

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
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Capture the Amazon: Be a Content Creator in our Hotel 🌿📸

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Caraz, Peru

De la Huerta a la Mesa: Únete a nosotros en Cocina Farm to Table!

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Tinogasta Department, Argentina

Ayudanos a poner bonito nuestro Jardin

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Gachetá, Colombia

Be the Rockstar of Social Media – Engage, Inspire, and Lead

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Photography Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

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.

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