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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Help us at our hostel by the beach :)

26h/week Administration Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Passo de Torres, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com obras e limpeza

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Homestay Lima, Peru

Únete a la gran familia de Dibujando Sonrisas

16h/week Web Developer
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Hostel Bahía Blanca, Argentina

Ayudanos a recibir a nuestros huespedes de paso 🏡✨

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 7 to 15 days Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Bahía Blanca, Argentina

🌍 Hostel Argentina - ¡Tu hogar lejos de casa!

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 7 to 15 days Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Bahía Blanca, Argentina

🌍 Hostel Argentina - ¡Tu hogar lejos de casa!

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 20 days to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel El Loa, Chile

Ayúdanos con marketing y difusión del hostal

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Ipojuca, Brazil

Hostel na Praia de Maracaípe - Organizar, limpar e recepcionar

25h/week Bartending Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 1.0

Homestay Quito, Ecuador

Join a family with kids for a language exchange in Quito, Ecuador

16h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages Child Care
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Bartenders and kitchen hand wonder wanted!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
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Hotel Urubamba, Peru

Mejoremos la estadia de los huespedes y disfrutemos su cultura

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 1.0

Camping Tota, Colombia

Disfruta del lago mas grande Colombia y vive la experiencia en Colombia

25h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Colbun, Chile

Ayúdanos a un mejor servicio en Lodge Colbún!

25h/week Night Shift Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hospitality Acandi, Colombia

Gardening and Landscaping

20h/week Gardening
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Camping Buíque, Brazil

Precisamos que você nos ajude nas mídias sociais, fotos e vídeos

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 5 to 8 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Ayúdanos con limpieza y housekeeping =)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.0

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