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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hotel Olon, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con recepción, limpieza & bar y aprovecha Ecuador!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 20 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5

Other Punta Arenas, Chile

Ayúdanos con recepción y aprovecha Chile!

30h/week Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Maceió, Brazil

Venha ser parte da nossa casa!!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
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Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostel :)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Other Ubatuba, Brazil

No sossego da floresta! Me ajude com a construção da casa :-)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 4.5

Hostel Llanquihue, Chile

Bed&breakfast en Puerto Montt

25h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn São Roque de Minas, Brazil

Pousada rústica perto do parque serviços gerais

30h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 7 to 30 days Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y limpieza en Quito!

25h/week Night Shift Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayuda con cocina, mesero y bartender y aprovecha Quito!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con decoración y pintura de murales!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostal y aprovecha Cusco!

24h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cafayate, Argentina

Mejorar nuestras instalaciones.

25h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Recepcionista y otros afines

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hotel San Clemente, Ecuador

Join Our Culinary Team at Cocomar Restaurant

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

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
  • 5.0

Hostel santa cruz, Bolivia

✈️ From the heart of Santa Cruz, live the best experience 😊

22h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

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