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Work exchange opportunities in South America

152 opportunities found

Inn Florianópolis, Brazil

Vaga masculina noturna– Canasvieiras, Florianópolis

24h/week Administration Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Ascope, Peru

¡Ven a ayudarnos a recibir a los huéspedes en Puerto Chicama!🌊✨

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Ascope, Peru

La ola izquierda perfecta del mundo.

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • 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 Cardenal Caro, Chile

Ayudanos en nuestro hostal en la Playa de Pichilemu

18h/week Housekeeping Administration Cleaning
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Nos ajude a recepcionar nossos hóspedes!

30h/week Administration Party Promoter Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Cardenal Caro, Chile

Necesitamos ayuda para mantener nuestro Hostel

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Castelândia, Brazil

Welcome to Our Community!

22h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Cleaning
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Aracaju, Brazil

🛏️ Seja voluntário em Aracaju – Experiência no Hostel!

28h/week Cleaning Night Shift Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Shared Home San Andrés, Colombia

Help us with our Sporting Event at a paradisiac island🏝️

24h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 5 days Tent
  • 1.0

Camping Santiago, Chile

🌳Ayúdanos en la Recepción y Apoyo en un Santuario Natural

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Ajudar na recepção de hóspedes, manutenção e demais tarefas

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Alter do Chão, Brazil

Ajude na Recepção em Alter do Chão

30h/week Night Shift Gardening Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Caldera, Chile

Recepciónista con propósito en un camping entre cultura y naturaleza

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

We need your help with basic tasks while you enjoy the beach!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Share your culture, help us with our Front Desk and some cleaning

30h/week Administration Reception Gardening Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Montañita, Ecuador

Volunteer in Paradise: Language, Culture & Fun by the Sea!🌊✨

30h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room

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.

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