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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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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 Natal, Brazil

Venham fazer parte do Hostel e aproveite a vida pertinho da praia!

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 week to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Trujillo, Peru

Teach your language and live an unforgettable experience

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Do you like computers? Come help us while enjoying the beach

25h/week Content Writer
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Marcos Sierras, Argentina

Ayúdanos con la fotografía y edición de videos de nuestro hostel

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Marcos Sierras, Argentina

Ayúdanos con la limpieza de habitaciones y espacios comunes

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

English Speaking for Young Adults

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

We need your help with basic tasks while you enjoy the beach!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

Teach English and Practice Speaking with our students.

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cuenca, Ecuador

Have fun and help us at our brand new backpackers meeting point!

25h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Trujillo, Peru

Help us creating content for social networks and enjoy with us

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Trujillo, Peru

Help us providing information to customers while you enjoy peru

20h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Para profesores de Ingles, Frances, Aleman, Coreano otros idiomas

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Cardenal Caro, Chile

Ven a ayudarnos en Pichilemu, el mejor lado del mundo para surfear en Chile

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cuenca, Ecuador

Volunteer Opportunity at Our Hostel: Content Creation & SM

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge carolina del príncipe, Colombia

hacer clases de idiomas para nuestro equipo de trabajo y huespede

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

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