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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Homestay Puyo, Ecuador

Help us creating an Orchid's Garden & a homestay in the Amazonia

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Chiloé, Chile

[TURNO DE LA MAÑANA] recepción y aseo

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

¿Te apasiona el barismo o la coctelería? Comparte tu talento en nuestro nuevo espacio

30h/week Bartending
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
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Hostel caracas, Venezuela

Ayúdanos con la gerencia del hostel =)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel FILANDIA, Colombia

En la familia Filandia Hotel te sentirás como en casa

30h/week Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Archidona, Ecuador

Voluntaria en Ecuador y nos ayude con los huéspedes

32h/week Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Tus HABILIDADES, nos ayudan a CRECER

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Gigante Huila, Colombia

Ayúdanos en tareas diversas en el Hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 10 to 30 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina

¡Ayúdanos a gestionar un nuevo hostel en capital de Catamarca!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Castelândia, Brazil

Welcome to Our Community!

22h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Cleaning
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Cairu, Brazil

Nos ajude com recepção e Viva o Paraíso que é Moreré - BA

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

🌟 Faça a Diferença: Seja Voluntário e Transforme Vidas!🌟

20h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Ipojuca, Brazil

Colabora con tareas de limpieza y disfruta de Porto de Galinhas!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 days Shared Dorm
  • 2.5

Homestay Quito, Ecuador

digital marketing for our small accommodations in the city of Qui

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Futaleufú, Chile

Colaborar con restaurant y hospedaje en la Patagonia Chilena

30h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Shared Home La Paz, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con las tareas diarias y disfruta de los días en La Paz!

8h/week Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 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