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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hotel santa marta, Colombia

Recepción

25h/week Administration Reception
At least 7 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Guarujá, Brazil

🌊 Voluntariado no Guarujá – Viva o Estilo Caiçara

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Front desk + fun planner + social media star = You!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
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Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Teach surfing to beginners at beachfront hostel in Ecuador

18h/week Teaching Sports
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Ensenada, Chile

Voluntariado en refugio de montaña en el Volcán Osorno🏔️

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Paraty, Brazil

Nos ajude com plantio, jardinagem e compostagem em Paraty - RJ

25h/week Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Paraty, Brazil

Conheça Paraty e contribua com nosso espaço

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Ven a formar parte de nuestro equipo y disfrutá Puerto Iguazú! :)

30h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Paraty, Brazil

Seja caseiro temporário nas montanhas de Paraty!

30h/week Animal Care
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel mendoza, Argentina

Bienvenidos a MENDOZAA!, necesitamos de tu ayuda en el hostel.

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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
  • Higher approval

Other Luján de Cuyo, Argentina

Come help us and see the mountains in the Andes

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Curitiba, Brazil

Have a great Experience living in a hostel in Curitiba :)

30h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

Help us with yoga or dance classes in the mountains!

12h/week Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Other Ubatuba, Brazil

Venha preparar comidinhas deliciosas no paraíso Camburi! =)

30h/week Cooking
From 15 days to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Help cleaning, laundry and other DIY projects.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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