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Work exchange opportunities in South America

15 opportunities found

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Ajudar na recepção de hóspedes, manutenção e demais tarefas

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

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Ajude em repaos e manutencao da estrutura do Hostel

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter nosso airbnb em BH e viva conexões e cultura!

24h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Viva conexões e cultura e nos ajude a manter nosso airbnb em BH!

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Camarones, Colombia

Descubre Camarones: Ayuda Administrativa en Nuestro Hotel :)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hotel Camarones, Colombia

¡Ayúdanos como bartender y disfruta Colombia!

30h/week Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Homestay Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cozy homestay in Buenos Aires, Argentina

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 8 to 20 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Itanhaém, Brazil

Manutenção & Reforma/Construção

20h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Voluntariado en Hostal ubicado en cerro turístico de Valparaíso

23h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Conoce Valparaiso mientras ayudas con tareas cotidianas :D

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ambiente tranquilo en Valparaíso - Turno AM/PM

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Praia Grande, Brazil

Oportunidade para conhecer os Canyons - Praia Grande SC

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Recepção, limpeza e Beco do Batman. Bora?

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

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Reception, cleaning, and enjoying the heart of São Paulo

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

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cleaning and maintenance.

20h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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