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Eco Lodge Choachí, Colombia

Manejo de plataformas de reservas de experiencias y alojamiento

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Private School Urubamba Province, Peru

Escalador con experiencia

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 3.0

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
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Other Oxapampa, Peru

🎥 Creador/a de Contenido & Marketing Digital para Marcas 🌿

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en la limpieza.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Támesis, Colombia

🍴 Buscamos Amantes de la Cocina en Colombia 🌿

25h/week Cooking
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Other Guamal, Colombia

Únase a nosotros para mejorar el inglés de los estudiantes! :)

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Villavicencio, Colombia

¡Crece creando contenido y explorando tu creatividad al máximo!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel São Luiz do Paraitinga, Brazil

Viva uma Experiência Autêntica em uma Hospedagem Familiar e Cultural!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn Encantado, Brazil

Nos ajude a cuidar da nossa pousada e divirta-se no sul do Brasil

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Gachetá, Colombia

Be the Rockstar of Social Media – Engage, Inspire, and Lead

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Photography Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Artista en pintura mural

24h/week Arts
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Other Guaranda, Ecuador

Join a Global Community: Volunteer Where Culture Comes to Life

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Oruro, Bolivia

Aprende, enseña y conecta en un intercambio cultural único! 💫

8h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hospitality Urubamba, Peru

Especialista en Redes Sociales

24h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Ubalá, Colombia

🌍✨Buscamos Voluntarios Creativos para Redes Sociales y Marketing

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

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