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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Eco Lodge Canoas, Peru

Chef y asistente de cocina en Canoas de Punta Sal

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Voluntariado em hostel

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

Shared Home Salta, Argentina

¡Ayúdanos con los niños en un espacio cálido y acogedor en Salta!

16h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
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Coliving Honda, Colombia

Desarrollador Web para una agencia de turismo =)

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 3 to 5 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel Gigante Huila, Colombia

Ayúdanos en tareas diversas en el Hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 10 to 30 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Gigante Huila, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos en las redes sociales y disfruta de Colombia

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 10 to 30 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Andradas, Brazil

Ajuda para Criar Canto da Oração em uma praça

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Guest House Osorno, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos en nuestro proyecto en Chile!

16h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Comunity manager, limpieza, atencion al publico y experiencias

24h/week Content Writer Photography Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 1.0

Eco Lodge Archidona, Ecuador

Voluntaria en Ecuador y nos ayude con los huéspedes

32h/week Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Homestay Quito, Ecuador

digital marketing for our small accommodations in the city of Qui

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Private School Tena, Ecuador

Wow look at this! Teaching English at cool school in the Amazon!

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Camping Falán, Colombia

Apoya actividades varias en una Reserva Natural en Colombia

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 3 days to 1 week Tent 3 meals

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

¡Disfruta de San Gil en nuestro hostel en Colombia! 🇨🇴✨

32h/week Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Paramaribo, Suriname

Become a team member of the first and only hostel in Suriname!

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Paramaribo, Suriname

Be part of the first hostel in Suriname!

24h/week Music Arts Party Promoter
From 3 to 12 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