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Eco Lodge Bahía Solano, Colombia

Ayúdanos a crean nuestra pagina web y disfruta de bahía solano

30h/week Administration
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

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

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
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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

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Ayudanos con tareas: mantenimiento/pintura y disfruta de huaraz!!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hospitality Andrés Ibáñez Province, Bolivia

Precisamos de ajuda com manutenção e organização =)

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 8 days Private Room
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Tabio, Colombia

Mantenimiento en áreas comunes, y contrucción de cabaña

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Calima, Colombia

Ayúdanos a mantener bonito nuestro hermoso lugar

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

Eco Lodge Calima, Colombia

Ayúdanos a impulsar y mantener nuestro bonito eco hotel

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hotel Paicol, Colombia

Únete a Nuestra Familia en Colombia 🌟

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 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

Eco Lodge San Agustín, Colombia

Ayúdanos con nuestro alojamiento rural

25h/week Gardening Reception
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0

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

Hospitality Capitán Prat, Chile

🌿 Naturaleza y Hospitalidad en el Corazón de Chile 🌟

30h/week Reception Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Homestay Villavicencio, Colombia

Ayuda en finca turística

20h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Voluntariado en Córdoba: Sé Parte de Nuestro Equipo del Hostel

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 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