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Work exchange opportunities in South America

27 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
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Desarrollador Web & SEO

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Study and improvement of Business Sustainability

20h/week Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Hostel Pereira, Colombia

Ayuda con nuestro sitio web ¡y disfruta de Colombia!

20h/week Web Developer
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cusco, Peru

Help with SEO and tourism platforms in the city of Cusco - Peru!

20h/week Web Developer
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Quito, Ecuador

Web Developer - Desarrollo Web

30h/week Web Developer
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Our website require your help !!

25h/week Web Developer
From 30 days to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Caldera, Chile

Conecta Personas, Causas y Territorios: Voluntariado con Impacto Real

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a mostrarnos al mundo y disfruta la experiencia

25h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Lima, Peru

Únete a la gran familia de Dibujando Sonrisas

16h/week Web Developer
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Peruíbe, Brazil

Nos conecte com o MUNDO

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

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Our hostel is looking your marketing skills in Quito Ecuador 🥳

20h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Diseño para páginas web

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Pisac, Peru

Help us create content, photos, and videos about Kamanti Hostel

12h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Santiago, Chile

Help us and live the experience in the middle of Cajón del Maipo mountain

30h/week Web Developer
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cali, Colombia

SEO - Marketing for existing website (Landing page)

24h/week Web Developer
From 3 to 4 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works