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Work exchange opportunities in South America

294 opportunities found

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Study and improvement of Business Sustainability

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

Camping San José de suaita, Colombia

Ayúdanos a Transformar Nuestro Mirador en un Verdadero Paraíso!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 20 to 20 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

Stay in the most recycled Hotel in Chile

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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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

Hostel Cali, Colombia

¡Vive la salsa y la alegría caleña con nosotras! 💃🌆

24h/week Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Pimenta, Brazil

Auxiliar de Cozinha em frente ao Mar de Minas

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • 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
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

¡Únete a nuestro equipo en una pequeña y acogedora hostal que recibe turistas de todo el mundo! 🌍✨

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 1 day to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Isabela, Ecuador

Ayuda en nuestro hostel y descubre Isabela, Galapagos!

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 10 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Elqui, Chile

Únete a nuestro equipo animado del hostal

25h/week Cleaning Reception Housekeeping
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Talara, Peru

Ayudanos en nuestra pizzería y conoce la magia de Lobitos!

20h/week Gardening Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

🏔️ Ayúdanos en un hostel con vista panorámica en los Andes

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Conteúdo Audiovisual, Redes e Flayer da Hospedagem

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 15 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

LIMPIEZA , MANTENIMIENTO , RECEPCION y BUENA ONDA

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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