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Work exchange opportunities in South America

3158 opportunities found

Hostel Salta, Argentina

📸 ¡Únete a Nosotros y Ayuda a Crear Contenido en Salta!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Help develop and maintain our seaside hostel's website, Ecuador

15h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge CARTAGENA, Colombia

Buscamos Muralista que quiera compartir su arte.

32h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 1.0
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Eco Lodge CARTAGENA, Colombia

Prepara bebidas y asiste en comidas: ¡únete a nuestra comunidad!

32h/week Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 1.0

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Help us in Marketing and content creation

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Morro de São Paulo, Brazil

Precisamos ayuda con mantenimiento, jardineria, etc

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel costa caribe, Colombia

Volunteer Teacher Wanted for Isla Santa Cruz – Make an Impact!

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House São Sebastião, Brazil

Hospede-se no paraíso e nos ajude em nossa agência de viagens !

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Guest House São Sebastião, Brazil

Ajude em pequenos reparos na casa e curta muita praia!

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Camping Montería, Colombia

Intercambio en el Caribe Colombiano!

25h/week Party Promoter Reception Gardening Cleaning
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hotel Barranquilla, Colombia

Ayudanos a preparar la estadía perfecta para nuestros huéspedes

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Shared Home Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Voluntariado com Hospedagem + Alimentação no Rio 🌴

20h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cores, Criatividade e Viagem: Pinte e Renove Nosso Hostel

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel ushuaia, Argentina

Ushuaia, fin del mundo

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Vive una experiencia en la Patagonia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Matinhos, Brazil

Ajude na LIMPEZA e curta o Litoral Paranaense

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 to 40 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • 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