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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Inn Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Venha transformar nossa comunidade no Alto do Sol

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Inn Matinhos, Brazil

Ajudante de limpeza e Camareira

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

Camping Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Viva a Experiência Taiua no coração da Chapada dos Veadeiros

26h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Isla Grande, Colombia

Content Creator & Social Media Assistant – Beach club Hotel

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Other Itarema, Brazil

🍹🌬️ Bartender, Waiter or Kitchen Hand at a Kitesurf Paradise

28h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Elqui, Chile

COME TO VOLUNTEER TO THE WEST COAST OF CHILE

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other São Paulo, Brazil

Seja o(a) Guardião(ã) da Nossa Imagem – Vaga de Marketing

28h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pisac, Peru

Ayuda en la tareas cotidianas del hostel

20h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Homestay Paraty, Brazil

Experiência inesquecível cercada pela natureza de Paraty RJ 🌳🐾

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Caranavi, Bolivia

Conoce Bolivia! Ayúdanos en nuestro Hotel en Santa Fe, Caranavi

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Nos ajude e viva no lugar mais energético do país.

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Nos ajude na limpeza e viva um pedacinho do Paraíso!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Shared Home Caraguatatuba, Brazil

Venha curtir dias de praia e nos ajude fazendo mosaicos!

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Tilcara, Argentina

🌿 Vida en comunidad en Tilcara, naturaleza pura 🌄

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Santa Elena, Ecuador

Ayudanos en la recepción y habitaciones en Ballenita

25h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Hostel, enchanted, with many things to learn and see. a portal in

25h/week Social Media Administration Housekeeping Cleaning
From 4 to 8 weeks Team 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