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Work exchange opportunities in South America

46 opportunities found

Private School Cabuyaro, Colombia

Ven y enseña ingles al paraíso llanero!!

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

🌎 Practice English & Share Culture in Coastal Ecuador! 🗣️✨

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 weeks to 2 months Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

Volunteer with us at Brighton English School in Manta, Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval
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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

Private School Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Practice English with Students and Discover the Real Ecuador.

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Quito, Ecuador

Help our students practice English in a different and fun way!

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Help us into a conversational English program with our community

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Join Us as Front Desk Support & Welcome Guests with a Smile! 😊

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Acacías, Colombia

Join our language and culture exchange in Acacias, Meta Colombia

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con decoración y pintura de murales!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

horários remunerados ! Recepção e ajuda com a limpeza.

24h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Latacunga, Ecuador

Practice English/Spanish and hike the Andes, Cotopaxi

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Pimenta, Brazil

Auxiliar de Cozinha em frente ao Mar de Minas

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Capture the Amazon: Be a Content Creator in our Hotel 🌿📸

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Tour Guide and activity planner at our Lodge by the lake.

32h/week Teaching Sports Arts Tour Guide Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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