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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Homestay San Alberto, Argentina

Arte, biocontruccion, naturaleza

25h/week Cleaning Pet Sitting Building & Repairing Gardening

From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 2 meals

4.5
Higher approval

Homestay Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

🐾 Voluntariado con perros y jardinería en plena naturaleza

18h/week Building & Repairing Pet Sitting Gardening

At least 2 weeks Private Room

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Ayúdanos con limpieza de nuestros espacios!

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping

At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm

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Guest House Lobitos, Peru

Come help us with our daily task and get to know Peruvian culture

20h/week Pet Sitting Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening

From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Homestay Cochamó, Chile

Únete a nuestra familia en armonía con la naturaleza.

20h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing

At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Homestay Cusco, Peru

Animal Care & Cultural Connection with My Mom in Cusco

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning

From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal

4.0
Needs help immediately

Guest House Barra de Maxaranguape, Brazil

Venha ajudar a manter nossa pousada mais bonita e feliz!!

20h/week Pet Sitting Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping

From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Private School Porto Seguro, Brazil

Casa rústica com alma musical pertinho da praia 🎶🌊

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening

From 2 to 5 days Shared Dorm

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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.

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