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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Homestay Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

Enjoy and help us out in Patagonia :)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hotel Canta, Peru

Danos una mano en la cocina y disfruta de las montañas del Perú!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.0

Boat Horcón, Chile

Capitán de un Velero de 24 a 36 pies de eslora

30h/week Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.0
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Guest House Puerto Piramides, Argentina

Ayúdanos con atención al huésped

24h/week Reception Gardening
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hospitality Pedro Domingo Murillo Province, Bolivia

Come help us being an english teacher

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a transmitir mensajes con arte

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Inn Guaduas, Colombia

Necesitamos ayuda para pintar la casa.

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Valdivia, Chile

Voluntariado en Mantención

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hotel Canta, Peru

Colabora con nosotros mientras disfrutas de las montañas del Perú

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 3.0

Hostel Sigchos, Ecuador

Ayudanos a impulsar nuestro emprendimiento en redes digitales

24h/week Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Yarinacocha, Peru

Help manage a medicine hostel in the jungle

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Hostel Caxias do Sul, Brazil

Auxiliar de Limpeza em Hostel na Serra Gaúcha

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Voluntariado em hostel

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Mina Clavero, Argentina

Ayudanos a mejorar nuestra casa con reparaciones y creatividad

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
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Guest House Bonito, Brazil

Cuidar do nosso espaço com carinho e responsabilidade

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Chacabuco, Chile

Practica tu español con nosotros y ayúdanos con mantención

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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