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Work exchange opportunities in South America

48 opportunities found

Coliving Pereira, Colombia

Descubre el encanto de Pereira: voluntariado con clima soñado

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Trancoso, Brazil

Sitio ecologico com camping perto da praia de trancoso

20h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn La Barra, Uruguay

Colabora en nuestra Posada y disfruta de las playas de Punta

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Eco Lodge Itatiaia, Brazil

Construindo e agroflorestando na alta Mantiqueira!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Ocumare de la Costa de Oro, Venezuela

Ayúdanos a construir nuestro campamento ecológico en el Caribe🏖️

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Camping Resende, Brazil

Atlantic Rainforest tree planting Bio Construction DIY Campground

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with Social Media and creativity in Brazil!

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with reception and welcoming tourists in Brazil!

20h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Caraz, Peru

De la Huerta a la Mesa: Únete a nosotros en Cocina Farm to Table!

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Capitólio, Brazil

Manutenções, pintura e jardinagem em Capitólio

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 21 days to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Presidente Figueiredo, Brazil

Ajuda em jardinagem e reformas na Casinha do Amor 🌱🔨

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Capitólio, Brazil

Ajude nos a preparar o café da manhã e limpeza geral

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 21 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Villarrica, Chile

🌿 Vive una Experiencia Única en Wellness Villarrica, Chile 🌊

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Las Trancas, Chile

Colabora, crea y comparte en un espacio lleno de arte y música!

25h/week Teaching Sports Arts Music Party Promoter
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Private School Lima Province, Peru

Interact with children or teenagers speaking/teaching english

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Homestay General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Casa de playa en Argentina

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 day Team Dorm

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