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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Guest House Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a mantener limpias nuestras áreas comunes 🧽🌱

17h/week Cleaning Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ayudanos a cuidar nuestra Casa y Galeria de Arte en Valparaíso

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.0
  • 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
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Homestay Concon, Chile

Babycare by the Chilean coast (10 min to the Ocean)

25h/week Child Care
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel lobitos, Peru

Ayudanos a Pintar Nuestra Casita, con Mucha Arte en Lobitos, Peru

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel lobitos, Peru

Ven y ayúdamos en pintura y arte! :) y limpieza

24h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge San Pedro de Lloc, Peru

Aprende a surfear y ayudanos a vender postres veganos

20h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Camping Cruz de Caña, Argentina

Se vountário en Argentina en un lugar maravilloso! ;)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Homestay General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Casa de playa en Argentina

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 day Team Dorm

Other Cardenal Caro, Chile

Ven a ayudarnos en Pichilemu, el mejor lado del mundo para surfear en Chile

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

play games with our clients in a fun guesthouse!!!

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

Hostel Algarrobo/El Quisco, Chile

Colabora en un hostal ecológico

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel buenaventura, Colombia

¡Vive la experiencia del surf y la vida mochilera en el Pacífico

24h/week Painting & Decorating
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Santa Elena, Ecuador

🏡 Apoyo en Casa y Tutorías Escolares 📚

25h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Child Care
From 14 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Viña del Mar, Chile

Join Our Team in the Best Hostel in viña del mar :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Boat Salinas, Ecuador

🌅 ¡Vive la experiencia frente al mar en Salinas, Ecuador!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent

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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