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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Inn Tinogasta Department, Argentina

Veni a conocer Fiambala y danos una mano en nuestro comedor! 🍽️

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Inn Aiuruoca, Brazil

Ajude com conteúdo digital enquanto explora paraísos escondidos 🌴

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia

Ayúdanos a crear la Casa del Pensamiento Ancestral

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
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Camping Riobamba, Ecuador

Help us with reception and cooking in our Lodge in Chimborazo

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha ajudar a Pousada e curta cachoeiras e belezas naturais!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Arts Gardening Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge SANTA MRTA, Colombia

Decora con Vista de Ensueño: Sierra Nevada y Mar

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Boat Paraty, Brazil

Permita-se, explore e gerencie nossas redes sociais e Apps geral

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Camping San José de suaita, Colombia

Ayúdanos a Transformar Nuestro Mirador en un Verdadero Paraíso!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 20 to 20 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Colonia Baron, Argentina

Help out a sustainable home on a farm in La Pampa

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Hotel San Clemente, Ecuador

Volunteer Bartender at Cocobar!

25h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntario en el Paraíso

32h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en el Paraíso Juan de Dios

32h/week Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Caraz, Peru

De la Huerta a la Mesa: Únete a nosotros en Cocina Farm to Table!

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cochamó, Chile

Únete a nuestra familia en armonía con la naturaleza.

20h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Join Our Family Lodge: Hospitality, Good Vibes & Experience 🌿✨🤝

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 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