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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Jericó, Colombia

Come help a hostel that embraces the Slow movement!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Porto Seguro, Brazil

Pintar, decorar, cuidar dos jardim enquanto curte Arraial'dAjuda!

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Camping La Calera, Colombia

Voluntariado en turismo rural y de naturaleza muy cerca de Bogotá

26h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
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Hostel Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

Reception and service: ¡spread the good vibes!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Marciano Cinematográfico

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Maricá, Brazil

Dormir ao Som do Mar

30h/week Cleaning Reception Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room

Hostel buenaventura, Colombia

¡Vive la experiencia del surf y la vida mochilera en el Pacífico

24h/week Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Ajude na Limpeza e Recepção do Hostel e curta SSA!=)

24h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Pucallpa, Peru

Help us build an alchemical eco hostel in the jungle and enjoy nature!

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

Explore south america, while you help decorate my hostel

20h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 8 days to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Paraty, Brazil

Enjoy nature, video and photograph it for us!

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Valdivia, Chile

Colabora construyendo en la selva valdiviana

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Camping Cordillera, Chile

🏔️ Anfitrión de Pasajeros en el Encantador Cajón del Maipo 🌿

24h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Inn Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Junte-se à nossa equipe no paraíso da ilha grande! 🌴✨

27h/week Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Other Arequipa, Peru

*Closed *Closed *Closed

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 2.5

Shared Home São Paulo, Brazil

Venha me ajudar em minha casa de temporada

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 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