Work exchange opportunities in South America

20 opportunities found

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

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 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

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Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

🌄 Voluntario en el albergue Torres del Paine: ¡Experimenta la naturaleza y la aventura! 🌍

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Higher approval

Eco Lodge guachaca, Colombia

Vive, Conecta y Transforma en Playa Bonita

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening

From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

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

Inn Itaporanga d'Ajuda, Brazil

Nos ajude cuidando da nossa hospedaria na Ilha Mem de Sá! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Inn São José do Barreiro, Brazil

Nos ajude na administração de nossa Pousada ecológica.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Reception

At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hotel Camarones, Colombia

Descubre Camarones: Ayuda Administrativa en Nuestro Hotel :)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception

From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Top Host

Guest House Riohacha, Colombia

¡ÚNETE A NUESTRO EQUIPO! Voluntariado en el Hostel 🌟

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en recepción

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception

From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Hostel Cusco, Peru

✨Únete a nuestro equipo en Cusco🌟

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception

From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

4.5
High demand
Needs help immediately
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Eco Lodge Camana, Peru

Ven a la playa y se creativo en embellecer nuestro ecolodge

30h/week Cleaning Gardening Kitchen Hand Reception

At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Hotel Provincia de Andrés Ibáñez, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con las tareas del hotel y conoce la cultura boliviana!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Homestay Huamanga, Peru

Aprende nuestra cultura y el Arte en Cerámica

30h/week Reception Cleaning Bartending Gardening

From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals

Inn Delfinópolis, Brazil

Seja bem-vindo(a) ao Recanto Ecológico e Pousada Vale do Céu

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception

From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Higher approval

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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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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.

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