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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Camping Villars, Argentina

Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento y reparaciones generales

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel San Agustín, Colombia

Ayudanos en nuestro hostel en Colombia!

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 5 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Florianópolis, Brazil

Faça concertos e curta a Ilha da Magia

32h/week Content Writer
From 3 to 7 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
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Homestay Rio Negrinho, Brazil

Vivência em fazenda com atividades diversificadas! =)

24h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Animal Care
From 8 to 20 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Ven a un lugar donde la naturaleza te atrapa!!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Best volunteering in Rurrenabaque . Chill and connect with nature

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Samaná, Colombia

¿Quieres ser artífice del embellecimiento de este paraíso?

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Samaná, Colombia

Quieres ser co-anfitrión de nuestros hermosos hostales y casas?

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Samaná, Colombia

¿Quieres ser nuestr@ Community Manager en este maravilloso lugar?

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hotel Sigchos, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con publicidad y aprovecha Ecuador!

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

Hotel Sigchos, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con pintura en nuestro hotel y aprovecha Ecuador!

22h/week Arts
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

Coliving Lajeado, Brazil

Venha ser nosso Anfitrião de comunidade Coliving:)

24h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Inn Maricá, Brazil

Dormir ao Som do Mar

30h/week Cleaning Reception Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room

Homestay Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Cultural Immersion and Culinary Experience in Puerto Lopez

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Gardening
At least 30 days Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Ráquira, Colombia

Una mano amiga construyendo vivencias en Colombia

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Eco Lodge Todasana, Venezuela

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y construcción en Venezuela!

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm

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