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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hospitality Villavicencio, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos y aprende un poco sobre la cultura coreana.

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hospitality Huaraz, Peru

Ayúdanos con posicionamiento de marca en Huaraz - Perú!

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5

Other Quito, Ecuador

Digital Marketer in Quito (Any experience)

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Hostel Otavalo, Ecuador

Help us create beautiful content & social media =)

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Otavalo, Ecuador

Capture your artistic style in our eco lodge full of design

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Otavalo, Ecuador

Help us with kitchen & bartending and enjoy Ecuador!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Otavalo, Ecuador

Help us with maintenance & agriculture and enjoy Ecuador!

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Animal Care
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Private School Mariquita, Colombia

Help us with conversational classes and enjoy Colombia!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Valdivia, Chile

Ayudanos a decorar nuestro Hostel, disfrutando Valdivia.

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Teach me your language enjoying the sea in the north shore.

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Have fun near the beach and help us at the Bar :)

20h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Ubalá, Colombia

🌿 Turismo de Naturaleza: Una Experiencia Inolvidable 🌟

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Goya, Argentina

Ayúdanos a aprender más sobre tu cultura y tu idioma

6h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House luis correia, Brazil

Welcome guests and enjoy the wonderful Northeast of Brazil! :)

26h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Serra de São bento, Brazil

🌟 Join Our Family and Experience the Best of Brazil!✨

15h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Inn Domingos Martins, Brazil

Junte-se a nós e ajude-nos em novos projetos e reformas!

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

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