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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Inn Tinogasta Department, Argentina

Veni a conocer Fiambala y danos una mano en nuestro comedor! 🍽️

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Other Ambato, Argentina

Ayudanos a construir un camping autosostenible y permacultural

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hotel Provincia de Diguillín, Chile

Unete a nuestro hermoso hotel en el sur de Chile

20h/week Bartending
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Inn ilhabela, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no atendimento e na cozinha na Praia do Bonete!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Leticia, Colombia

Tours, naturaleza, piscina y buen ambiente en las Palmas!

25h/week Bartending Tour Guide Night Shift Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Administración de recepción y satisfacción de cliente

32h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Coordinador de Actividades y Experiencias

24h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hotel Provincia de Diguillín, Chile

Ayudanos en nuestro hostal en el sur de Chile

20h/week Bartending
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

✨¡Conecta, Sirve y Disfruta en un Voluntariado Único!🍸🛎️

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Cooking
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Vaga para cobrir folga de voluntarios

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

help us to entertain our clients organiz games and drinking free

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Come help us at our hostel BAR in Santa Marta, Colombia!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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 Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Activities Coordinator

18h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Elqui, Chile

COME TO VOLUNTEER TO THE WEST COAST OF CHILE

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge carolina del príncipe, Colombia

Tienes conocimiento en Café? Se nuestro barista !

30h/week Bartending
From 2 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

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