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Work exchange opportunities in South America

223 opportunities found

Hostel Elqui, Chile

DISFRUTA LA PRIMAVERA EN LA SERENA CITY

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Come and chat with our students

16h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Speaking Practice for Language and Cultural Exchange

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 20 to 30 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Fortim, Brazil

Help us build our beachside dream in Brazil ☀️🏄‍♀️

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Do you love English and want to practice your Spanish too?Join us

24h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Lima Duarte, Brazil

Ajude a Cuidar de uma Pousada Incrível em Ibitipoca! 🏡🎨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Nos ajude nas tarefas diárias da pousada e desfrute da Bahia!

28h/week Housekeeping Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Ajudar na recepção de hóspedes, manutenção e demais tarefas

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

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Ajude em repaos e manutencao da estrutura do Hostel

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel San Clemente, Ecuador

Volunteer Bartender at Cocobar!

25h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Elqui, Chile

Apoya en un hostel céntrico y disfruta el verano

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montevideo, Uruguay

Help at reception and cleaning at our Hostel in Montevideo!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 2.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Elqui, Chile

Únete a nuestro hostel y disfruta de Elqui, Chile

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 21 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Ayúdanos en casa y disfruta del espíritu eco explorador!

30h/week Housekeeping Reception Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Ubatuba, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar a preparar comidinhas deliciosas no paraíso Camburi! =)

32h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works