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Work exchange opportunities in South America

147 opportunities found

Homestay Latacunga, Ecuador

Practice English/Spanish and hike the Andes, Cotopaxi

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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
  • Higher approval

Inn Iguape, Brazil

Aproveitando a tranquilidade dando aquela forcinha

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Private School Mariquita, Colombia

Help us with conversational classes and enjoy Colombia!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Presidente Figueiredo, Brazil

Deixe sua marca na casinha do amor: pintura, jardinagem e cuidado

25h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Mucuge, Brazil

Descubra o paraíso de Mucugê, no coração da Chapada Diamantina!

24h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Malargüe, Argentina

Únete a nuestro equipo y conoce Malargüe!

24h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Traga brilho ao Canto do Sabia!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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

Other Pichilemu, Chile

Se parte de nuestro equipo de guias outdoor

32h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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

Inn Iguape, Brazil

Pintutas da Terra - Geotintas no Atelier e manutenções das areas

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Cumbrecita, Argentina

Ayúdanos dentro de una propiedad rodeada de bosque!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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

Inn São Sebastião, Brazil

Voluntariado para organização - 400mt praia em São Sebastião

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • 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.

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