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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Yerba Buena, Argentina

Ven a formar parte de nuestro equipo y auxiliar en la limpieza, portería y cafetería!

24h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Camping Gachetá, Colombia

Come help our glamping and we can build a dream together!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Socorro, Colombia

Buscamos voluntarios con ojo creativo para fotos, reels y videos de nuestra finca

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
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Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Help us drive sales with marketing and social media in Colombia

20h/week Video Making Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Cruz, Brazil

Conheça Preá e Jeri e nos ajude em nosso camping.

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Santa Elena, Ecuador

Ayudanos en la recepción y habitaciones en Ballenita

25h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Other Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Curta o forró e ajude na cozinha com boa energia e ritmo

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

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

Other Puyo, Ecuador

AyÚdanos creando contenido sobre nuestro proyecto en la selva

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 4 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Shared Home Guarapari, Brazil

📸 Ajuda com Marketing Digital, Fotos e Vídeos em Guarapari 🌴✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Vitória, Brazil

Cuide de nosso jardim, matos indesejáveis

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 9 days to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Natal, Brazil

Venha ser voluntário e capturar momentos únicos! 🌟 📸

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Join Us as Front Desk Support & Welcome Guests with a Smile! 😊

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Guest House Potosi, Bolivia

Ayuda con recepción

25h/week Cleaning
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Relaja, muévete, disfruta:Voluntarios de bienestar en la playa🏖️

30h/week Teaching Sports Arts Music Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Recepcionista noturno

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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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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