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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Manta, Ecuador

Tareas Variadas, personas con energías y buenas vibras.

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Jardín, Colombia

We're looking for social media & content help - Join us! :)

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Parnaíba, Brazil

🖼️Parceria Amigável em Projeto Criativo e Colaborativo🔧

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 days to 2 weeks Private Room
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Petrópolis, Brazil

Voluntário(a)Pousada Demuner - Apoio na Recepção e Tarefas Gerais

32h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Santa Marta, Colombia

Social Media Volunteer Wanted – Join our Tropical Hostel Life!

25h/week Video Making Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Ayuda con limpieza y redes del Hostel

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Baños Canton, Ecuador

Help with social media and cleaning

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Lima Province, Peru

🌊 Enseña Inglés mientras vives en un departamento frente al mar

30h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Cercado, Bolivia

Ven y ayúdanos! Buscamos artistas técnica pintura :)

25h/week Arts
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Barbosa, Colombia

Profesor Apasionado para enseñar inglés a niños y adultos

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ancud, Chile

Vive la experiencia 13 Lunas en el Norte de Chiloé

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Come help us and enjoy Atacama!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Puerto Varas, Chile

Share your culture, help us with our Front Desk and some cleaning

24h/week Administration Reception Gardening Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Quito, Ecuador

Join a family with kids for a language exchange in Quito, Ecuador

16h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages Child Care
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Ayúdanos con bioconsturcción en Nuestro Hostel, Itamambuca

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Isla Grande, Colombia

Unique experience in Rosario Islands

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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