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Work exchange opportunities in South America

294 opportunities found

Camping Las Heras, Argentina

Crea contenido para nuestras redes y disfruta del lugar

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Santiago, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro homestay - ñuñoa

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Vive una experiencia en la Patagonia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately
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Hotel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Forma parte del equipo de nuestro hostel y explora la hermosa Puerto Iguazú

24h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Bartending Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Private School Mariquita, Colombia

Help us with conversational classes and enjoy Colombia!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

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 Caldera, Chile

Recepciónista con propósito en un camping entre cultura y naturaleza

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Crear videos y fotos para el marketing del hostal

25h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Redes sociales

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Recepción

30h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hospitality Huaraz, Peru

🌄Ayuda en cocina con vista a los Andes – Refugio de montaña🏔️

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

Hostel Soure, Brazil

🔨 Ajude na manutenção do hostel e viva a Ilha do Marajó

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Join us as content creators and enjoy Lima!

24h/week Social Media Photography Video Making
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

ayuda en redes sociales

25h/week Party Promoter Video Making Photography Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Help in our hostel and meet people from all over the world! :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en recepción

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 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