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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Jericó, Colombia

Come to help us at our hostel in Jericó, Colombia

15h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Join us in our beautiful hostel in the Tayrona area

30h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

Precisamos de ajuda para tocar o Bar

24h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 1 to 6 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Novo Airão, Brazil

Promovendo experiências inesquecíveis!

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Urubici, Brazil

Se você não gosta de lugar comum, venha nos ajudar! =)

30h/week Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Support in several services of a hostel

30h/week Arts Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter o Joy Inesquecível!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Balneário Camboriú, Brazil

Ajude na LIMPEZA e manutenção de uma Pousada 100% feminina 😃

32h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cercado, Bolivia

Ven y ayúdanos! Buscamos artistas técnica pintura :)

25h/week Arts
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puerto Natales, Chile

Recepcionista en la ciudad de entrada a la aventura Patagónica!

25h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Matinhos, Brazil

Ajudante de limpeza e Camareira

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hostel buenaventura, Colombia

MARKETING Y COMMUNITY MANAGER

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel buenaventura, Colombia

BAR TENDER

30h/week Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel buenaventura, Colombia

Recepción

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel buenaventura, Colombia

Coordinador/a de Actividades e Integración

30h/week Teaching Sports Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Malargüe, Argentina

🌳🛠️ Mantenimiento del parque en Malargüe, Argentina 🇦🇷

20h/week Farming Gardening
From 5 to 5 days Private Room 1 meal

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