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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Caraguatatuba, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em nosso hostel no litoral paulista! 🏖️🌊☀️🏝️

19h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 1.0

Hospitality Líbano, Colombia

Ayúdanos con marketing y disfruta de la naturaleza en Colombia

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Pirenópolis, Brazil

Pintura, jardinagem, limpeza , reparos

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
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Hostel Junín, Argentina

Mantenimiento y recepción

30h/week Content Writer Teaching Languages Arts Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Requerimiento Voluntario en Cocina

25h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Homestay Pinares, Uruguay

Join us in helping with our Airbnb's social media!

24h/week Social Media
From 2 to 3 days Private Room
  • 5.0

Hotel Camarones, Colombia

¡Ayúdanos como bartender y disfruta Colombia!

30h/week Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Eco Lodge carolina del príncipe, Colombia

Necesitamos creadores de contenido con experiencia!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Homestay Villavicencio, Colombia

Ayuda en finca turística

20h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hospitality Capitán Prat, Chile

🌿 Naturaleza y Hospitalidad en el Corazón de Chile 🌟

30h/week Reception Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Camping Cruz de Caña, Argentina

¡Únete a nosotros y sé parte de una aventura!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Doctor Manuel Belgrano, Argentina

Ven como voluntario y explora Jujuy!

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Inn Itaporanga d'Ajuda, Brazil

Nos ajude cuidando da nossa hospedaria na Ilha Mem de Sá! :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Hospitality Pucón, Chile

🌟 ¡Únete a Nuestro Equipo Gastronómico en el Lodge! 🍽️

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Ascope, Peru

¡Ven a ayudarnos a recibir a los huéspedes en Puerto Chicama!🌊✨

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0

Private School Mariquita, Colombia

Help us with conversational classes and enjoy Colombia!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

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