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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Barra do Garças, Brazil

Faxina geral, Reparos, limpeza de quintal e canteiros

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Guest House Córdoba, Argentina

Nuestras Resis necesitan tu Toque !!!

20h/week Social Media Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Arts
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm

Hotel Cobija, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con la recepción en un hotel en la frontera brasileña :)

30h/week Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Hostel Malalcahuello, Chile

Ven a vivir la mejor experiencia en la montaña con nosotros!!!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Peñol, Colombia

Hermosa experiencia en una finca rodeada de la represa de Guatapé, Antioquia

18h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Eco Lodge Cautín, Chile

Ayúdanos en la operación del Lodge de Montaña en Pucón!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Homestay Vitória, Brazil

We need someone to teach us English, come help us!

16h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Eco Lodge Municipio Maturín, Venezuela

An incredible cultural experience interacting with nature.

30h/week Tour Guide Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Ipojuca, Brazil

ven a colaborar con tareas de mantenimiento y disfruta del lugar

30h/week Building & Repairing
At least 3 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.5

Hostel Ipojuca, Brazil

ven a colaborar con tareas de cocina y disfruta del lugar

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 3 days Shared Dorm
  • 2.5

Hostel mendoza, Argentina

Bienvenidos a MENDOZAA!, necesitamos de tu ayuda en el hostel.

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Other Cautín, Chile

🍽️ Buscamos Ayuda en Cocina y Limpieza para un Delicioso Restaurante de Churros en Chile 🍩

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Cautín, Chile

🌿 Voluntariado Chile: Naturaleza, Cocina, huerta y Carpintería

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Boa Vista, Brazil

O seu destino de voluntariado em Boa Vista - Roraima

32h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 10 to 60 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Bahía Solano, Colombia

Realiza un voluntariado en la playa

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Viña del Mar, Chile

Ayúdanos haciendo aseo general de las habitaciones y camas.

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 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