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Work exchange opportunities in South America

61 opportunities found

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Projeto novo troca de conhecimento, inovação sustentabilidade

30h/week Video Making Content Writer Painting & Decorating Social Media
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Help to build our website and some SEO on the way!

32h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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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
  • Higher approval

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
  • Higher approval

Other São Paulo, Brazil

Seja o(a) Guardião(ã) da Nossa Imagem – Vaga de Marketing

28h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge carolina del príncipe, Colombia

Necesitamos creadores de contenido con experiencia!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Inn Presidente Figueiredo, Brazil

Produção de conteúdo e redes sociais na Amazônia

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

Inn Prado, Brazil

Transforme nossa presença online🌴📸

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Caldera, Chile

Conecta Personas, Causas y Territorios: Voluntariado con Impacto Real

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Ventas conscientes y comunicación para un turismo responsable

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn São Sebastião, Brazil

Mídia social, fotos, videos, escrever conteudos

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

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

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com midias sociais, e fotos São Sebastião

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Capture the Amazon: Be a Content Creator in our Hotel 🌿📸

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Sesquilé, Colombia

Are you a Photographer and/or Video Editor? Come help us!

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 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.

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