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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hotel salta, Argentina

Ayuda en la recepción de nuestro hostal y recibe a viajeros con una sonrisa.

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Ayúdanos con recepción y disfruta Argentina!

30h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Ajude na recepção e atendimento e conheça a Chapada dos Veadeiros

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Tilcara Department, Argentina

Voluntario (Recepcion - Administracion)

24h/week Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Tilcara Department, Argentina

Voluntario (Recepcion - Ayuda con Limpieza)

24h/week Administration Cleaning Reception
From 8 days to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with reception and welcoming tourists in Brazil!

20h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Se parte de actividades divertidas con gente de Cuenca

20h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Administration
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Você é uma pessoa comunicativa? Precisamos de ajuda com nossos hóspedes

25h/week Night Shift Administration Cleaning Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Hornopirén, Chile

Únete a Camping Lomas Lindas y conecta con la naturaleza

30h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • New

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore o Rio de Janeiro e nos ajude na recepção durante a noite

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception Cleaning
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Inn Camanducaia, Brazil

Voluntário para transformar uma casa de Ferias em pousada

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Recepción

30h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Recepción y Cuidado del Espacio – Atención Consciente al Huésped

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Caraguatatuba, Brazil

Venha viver no litoral e fazer parte do nosso hostel!

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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