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Work exchange opportunities in South America

179 opportunities found

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cleaning and maintenance.

20h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hospitality Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

¡Cócteles y buena energía! Ven a ayudarnos en el bar

30h/week Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Hostel Santa marta, Colombia

Volunteering in Experiences & Bar

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel El Bolsón, Argentina

Deja tu huella en la Casona que recibe viajeros de todo el mundo

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Hostel em frente da praia em Florianópolis busca Produtor de Conteúdo =)

25h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel canoa quebrada, Brazil

Ajude na organização do hostel e se hospede em local paradisíaco!

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel canoa quebrada, Brazil

Voluntário criador de conteúdo: mostre o paraíso ao mundo

24h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Isla Fuerte, Colombia

Auxiliar de Bar y Mesas en una isla del caribe.

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Isla Fuerte, Colombia

Promotor de actividades acuáticas y artísticas

32h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Isla Fuerte, Colombia

Creador de contenido y promotor de servicios.

32h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Ilha Grande, Brazil

MÚSICO - Cantor (a) / Instrumentista

30h/week Music
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Isla Fuerte, Colombia

Host en una Isla paradisiaca de Colombia

32h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Florianópolis, Brazil

Nos ajude a nos destacar nas redes sociais

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Seja nosso Voluntario Curinga :)

28h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Nos Ajude na Limpeza do nosso Hostel em Fernando de Noronha!

23h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Inn Ilha Grande, Brazil

Vaga para atendimento e servir hóspedes

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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