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Work exchange opportunities in South America

294 opportunities found

Hostel Vitória, Brazil

Cuide de nosso jardim, matos indesejáveis

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 9 days to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cafayate, Argentina

Ven a conocer y ayudarnos en nuestro hostel en Cafayate!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tamandaré, Brazil

Colabore com o hostel no paraíso da Praia dos Carneiros, em PE

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Caraguatatuba, Brazil

Venha viver no litoral e fazer parte do nosso hostel!

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

🌄 Voluntario en el albergue Torres del Paine: ¡Experimenta la naturaleza y la aventura! 🌍

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Recepcionista noturno

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Lençóis, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter espaço organizado enquanto vc curte a Chapada!

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

'Você é nudista, músico, descolado e comunicativo

30h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Limache, Chile

Ayúdanos con el Mantenimiento y Limpieza

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

'Você é nudista, músico, descolado e comunicativo

30h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Music
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Muralista, artes

20h/week Video Making Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts
From 4 to 5 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn Barreirinhas, Brazil

Ajude no café da manhã, na limpeza da pousada ou na loja em Atins

30h/week Cooking
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Shared Home Ubatuba, Brazil

Troca: pintura de ambientes por hospedagem em quarto privado

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 10 days to 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel San Agustín, Colombia

🌟 Join Our Social Hostel in the Heart of San Agustín! 🌟

30h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Manutenção, pintura, pedreiro, jardinagem, etc.

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 15 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajude na Reforma da Nova Unidade na Praia do Campeche 🏖️🎨

28h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works