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Work exchange opportunities in South America

61 opportunities found

Hotel Provincia de Diguillín, Chile

Unete a nuestro hermoso hotel en el sur de Chile

20h/week Bartending
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Elqui, Chile

COME TO VOLUNTEER TO THE WEST COAST OF CHILE

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cuenca, Ecuador

Have fun and help us at our brand new backpackers meeting point!

25h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Activities Coordinator

18h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Provincia de Diguillín, Chile

Ayudanos en nuestro hostal en el sur de Chile

20h/week Bartending
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Administración de recepción y satisfacción de cliente

32h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Shared Home São João Del Rei, Brazil

Recepcione hóspedes do mundo todo enquanto conhece MG!

24h/week Cleaning Bartending Administration Reception
From 15 days to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia

Ven y súmate a nuestro equipo como ayudante de áreas :)

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Requerimos Apoyo en nuestro RestoBar en Oruro -Bolivia

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayuda con cocina, mesero y bartender y aprovecha Quito!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

help us to entertain our clients organiz games and drinking free

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Barreirinhas, Brazil

Help us in our reception/bar

24h/week Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Isla Grande, Colombia

Unique experience in Rosario Islands

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Come help us at our hostel BAR in Santa Marta, Colombia!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Praia do Rosa, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção e limpeza do nosso hostel =)

24h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Monitos, Colombia

¡Haz felices a los huéspedes y viviendo en el Caribe Colombiano!

32h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • 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