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Work exchange opportunities in South America

37 opportunities found

Hostel Arica, Chile

Ven a conocer Arica y conoce el Carnval

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Voluntario para atendimento em Hostel alto astral em Pelotas

30h/week Night Shift Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Arica, Chile

✨ Ven a disfrutar de las playas de Arica ✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Ica, Peru

Front Desk & Hospitality Volunteer

25h/week Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cercado, Bolivia

Ayuda en Limpieza y Mantenimiento de la Casita

24h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arica, Chile

Necesitamos voluntarios para ayudar en nuestro Hostel en Arica

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia

📣 Embajador de Experiencias | Conecta, Cuenta y Contagia ✨

20h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Sigchos, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con limpieza de habitaciones y recepción

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

English Speaking Activities with our community

20h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Conoce Huaraz y gente de todo el mundo en nuestro hostal!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Recepcionista súper friendly que ayude con la limpieza del lugar.

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 30 to 80 days Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Santa Elena, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con nuestros huéspedes y aprovecha Montañita, Ecuador!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm

Hostel pisac, Peru

Help us with the Cleaning of our Hostel and Explore Pisac, Peru

18h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Sé parte de nuestro hostel y disfruta vistas únicas de lamontañas

25h/week Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Maceió, Brazil

Vaga para limpeza, cafe da manha, recep faça parte de nosso time!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

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