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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Riohacha, Colombia

Recibir y Ayudar a los Huéspedes

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Creador de contenido para nuestro hostal

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Come help us at our hostel BAR in Santa Marta, Colombia!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Barreirinhas, Brazil

Ajude em um Hostel e descubra os Lençóis Maranhenses 🌵☀️

28h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Alegre, Brazil

horários remunerados ! Recepção e ajuda com a limpeza.

24h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.0

Homestay Cautín, Chile

Experience the Beauty of Chile & Cultural Exchange & Adventure Awaits!🇨🇱✨🏔️

3h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel San Agustín, Colombia

🌟 Join Our Social Hostel in the Heart of San Agustín! 🌟

30h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Colabora con nuestro hostel y disfruta de Valparaíso en Chile

15h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Castelândia, Brazil

Welcome to Our Community!

22h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Cleaning
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Tus HABILIDADES, nos ayudan a CRECER

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Ipojuca, Brazil

ven a colaborar con tareas de mantenimiento y disfruta del lugar

30h/week Building & Repairing
At least 3 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.5

Camping La Calera, Colombia

Voluntariado en turismo rural y de naturaleza muy cerca de Bogotá

26h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Private School casanare, Colombia

Help our students to improve their english and explore Yopal!

16h/week Teaching Languages
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Cobija, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con la recepción en un hotel en la frontera brasileña :)

30h/week Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Peñol, Colombia

Hermosa experiencia en una finca rodeada de la represa de Guatapé, Antioquia

18h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

Are you a yoga teacher? Come help our eco-friendly hotel!

15h/week Teaching Sports
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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