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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Inn Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ayudante recepcionista en la posada en Argentina

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Guest House Niterói, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na casa e conheça nossas praias e trilhas!!

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Personas para recepción, atención de huéspedes y limpieza full

20h/week Administration Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
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Camping Antofagasta, Chile

🌵✨ Vive el Desierto Más Árido del Mundo de Forma Sustentable

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Punta del Diablo, Uruguay

🧺 Administración y limpieza en un entorno amigable 🌿

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Belém, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção e serviços do restaurante

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Inn Córdoba, Argentina

¿Nos ayudas recibiendo nuestros huéspedes? 🌿

30h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Inn Manaus, Brazil

🌿 Volunteer at Floresta Zen: Spiritual Retreat & Guesthouse Support ✨

8h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Comuna 1, Argentina

Se parte de nuestro proyecto artístico !

24h/week Arts
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0

Inn Florianópolis, Brazil

Conheça Floripa enquanto ajuda nossa casinha familiar! TURNOMANHÃ

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Help us improve our social media and communication channels.

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

🧹🌴 Voluntariado em Hostel em Floripa

24h/week Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Help us in our new hostel to provide the best experiences

28h/week Cleaning Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

🧑‍💻🌴 Administração & Recepção em Hostel Jovem em Floripa

24h/week Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Homestay Florianópolis, Brazil

casa cabana frente du MAR!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Elderly Care Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Homestay Corrientes, Argentina

Casa de familia en Paso de la Patria, Corrientes, Argentina

20h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal

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