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Work exchange opportunities in South America

209 opportunities found

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Cusco Fun Squad Wanted: Seeking Volunteers for Epic Adventures!

32h/week Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Manta, Ecuador

Volunteer with us at Brighton English School in Manta, Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Desarrollador Web & SEO

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Coliving Cuenca, Ecuador

🌟Creative Volunteer Experience at COSMOS HOUSE in Cuenca

20h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Inirida, Colombia

Sé Parte de Nuestra Familia en la Selva Colombiana 🌳🤝

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 10 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • New

Hostel Manta, Ecuador

Profesor de idiomas y actividades comunitarias

25h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cajamarca, Peru

Explore the History & Mysticism of Cajamarca, Peru

24h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

Guest House Cajamarca, Peru

Explore the History & Mysticism of Cajamarca

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Digital Marketing Expert

16h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Ayudanos a dejar el espacio mas bonito y agradable

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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

Shared Home São João Del Rei, Brazil

Recepcione hóspedes do mundo todo enquanto conhece MG!

24h/week Cleaning Bartending Administration Reception
From 15 days to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con decoración y pintura de murales!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Help us at our hostel while exploring the amazing Cali, Colombia!

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Ilhabela, Brazil

ajude na limpeza e organização de uma pousada.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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