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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Eco Lodge Ginebra, Colombia

Elevate Our Eco-Hotel: Marketing Volunteer Role

25h/week Photography Video Making Content Writer Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room

Eco Lodge Ginebra, Colombia

Hands-on Eco-Hotel : Gardening, repairs and creative projects

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

VIDEO MARKETING & RECEPTION

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
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Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Reception & Guest Experience Host in Quito🛎️

30h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Coquimbo, Chile

🏡 Vive como un local en Chile: Ayúdanos en nuestra casa familiar

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hospitality Huacachina, Peru

🎥📸 Creative Content Creator for Social Media – Huacachina🌵✨

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 10 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Bucaramanga, Colombia

Ayúdanos con la limpieza en nuestro Hostal

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0

Inn Itarema, Brazil

Ajude a Recepcionar Viajantes na Ilha do Guajiru 🌴

28h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Private School Pitalito, Colombia

Volunteer teaching English and enjoy free tours in Colombia! 🎒💬

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Guest House El Bolsón, Argentina

Hospitality Volunteer for Cabins in Patagonia Argentina

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Pelotas, Brazil

Ajudante para promover a melhor experiência para os hóspedes

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Icaraí de Amontada, Brazil

Ajuda nas atividades básicas (É PRECISO TER BARRACA DE CAMPING)

25h/week Cooking Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Ayúdanos a nuestros huéspedes en Mendoza!

6h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Private School Barbosa, Colombia

Profesor Apasionado para enseñar inglés a niños y adultos

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Private Room
  • 5.0

Inn Barra do Piraí, Brazil

Design de arte para publicidade

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 4 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Provincia de Andrés Ibáñez, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con las tareas del hotel y conoce la cultura boliviana!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

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