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Work exchange opportunities in South America

91 opportunities found

Hostel san jose de suaita, Colombia

Ayúdanos haciendo limpieza y mantenimiento general en mi hostal

25h/week Kitchen Hand Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared 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 equipo animado del hostal

25h/week Cleaning Reception Housekeeping
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Vive una experiencia en la Patagonia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Iruya, Argentina

Visita y conoce nuestra cultura! Iruya

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Coronel Dorrego, Argentina

Conoce esta playa única en Argentina y respira naturaleza!

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Humahuaca, Argentina

Buscamos ayuda en tareas de limpieza!

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mindo, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a ser el mejor hostal ecológico

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Manaus, Brazil

Assist us in the activities in our hostel! :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 15 to 21 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • 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

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

Hotel Balnearia, Argentina

Gracias por dejarnos disfrutar de tu buena energia ¡¡

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Night Shift Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 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 Yerba Buena, Argentina

Ven a formar parte de nuestro equipo y auxiliar en la limpieza, portería y cafetería!

24h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Recepção, limpeza e lavagem dos Chalés

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 15 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Nos ajude a proporcionar estadias acolhedoras em Brasília!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 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