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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Other Jericoacoara, Brazil

JERICOACOARA WEB DESIGN

25h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Help us and enjoy Lima!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Itanhaém, Brazil

Cuide das nossas redes sociais morando em frente a praia

25h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Hostel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Ven a formar parte de nuestro equipo y disfrutá Puerto Iguazú! :)

30h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Crear videos y fotos para el marketing del hostal

25h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge minca magdalena colombia, Colombia

Jungle Volunteering in Minca: Nature, Music & Vibes 🎶🌴

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hotel Itanhaém, Brazil

Conheça Itanhaém, como você nunca viu e nos dê uma super ajuda!

25h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Join us as content creators and enjoy Lima!

24h/week Social Media Photography Video Making
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Itanhaém, Brazil

Venha deixar sua marca conosco - Itanhaém!

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel Itanhaém, Brazil

Trabalhe em frente a praia e aproveite o melhor de Itanhaém

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Natal, Brazil

Venha ser voluntário e capturar momentos únicos! 🌟 📸

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en el Pacífico

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 12 to 28 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Maresias, Brazil

Nos Auxilie com a limpeza e organização do Hostel diariamente.

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Shared Home Paraty, Brazil

Building the ComUnafloresta

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Bar y Apoyo hostal

24h/week Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Help in our hostel and meet people from all over the world! :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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