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Work exchange opportunities in South America

17 opportunities found

Homestay Acacías, Colombia

Join our language and culture exchange in Acacias, Meta Colombia

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

Shared Home Guarapari, Brazil

📸 Ajuda com Marketing Digital, Fotos e Vídeos em Guarapari 🌴✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Camping Piriápolis, Uruguay

Disfruta Punta negra y difunde la esencia de Dharma

16h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Other Puyo, Ecuador

AyÚdanos creando contenido sobre nuestro proyecto en la selva

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 4 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Other Arequipa, Peru

Help us decorate our space for rafting and kayaking!

15h/week Arts Social Media Photography Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Quieres vivir la experiencia hostelera en el corazón de Colombia?

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Comparte cultura, haz amigos de todo el mundo y apoya en la exper

20h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos con la limpieza en nuestro hostal! :)

26h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ven y súmate a nuestro equipo para crear murales! :)

26h/week Arts
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ayuda en nuestro hostel como cocinero! :)

26h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos realizando tareas de reparación! :)

26h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Voluntario del Equipo de Bar/Restaurante (Turnos Mañana & Noche)

24h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Help is small hostel while learning spanish and salsa

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Help us at our Hostel in Cusco!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Bartending
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Teach at our School & Gain a TEFL Certificate (Optional)

12h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Give us a hand with the breakfast

26h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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