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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel colonia, Uruguay

Looking for someone with initiative and a fun spirit to lead activities and help guests make the most of their stay!

15h/week Party Promoter
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel colonia, Uruguay

Asistente de Limpieza en áreas comunes

12h/week Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Homestay Aristobulo Del Valle, Argentina

Artists: Leave Your Mark in Beautiful Misiones Argentina! 🎨✨

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 3 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Homestay Itacaré / BA, Brazil

Fotografia, vídeos

20h/week Photography Video Making
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Homestay Cusco, Peru

Help My Mom with Cooking and Grocery Shopping in Cusco

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 2 to 11 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 3.5

Coliving Arismendi, Venezuela

📸 Crea y Comparte: Contenido para Alojamiento en la Playa 🏝️

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 5 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Coliving Arismendi, Venezuela

🎨🌿 Ayuda a decorar y transformar un espacio cerca de la playa

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Cabo Frio, Brazil

Me ajuda a divulgar (mkt) o meu negócio?

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Jujuy, Argentina

Intercambio Cultural y Voluntariado en Nuestro Hostel, Argentina

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Inn Bonito, Brazil

Filmmaker na capital do Ecoturismo - Bonito-MS

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Homestay Valparaíso, Chile

Come help us and enjoy Valparaíso, Chile

15h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

AYUDANTE DE COCINA Y BARRA

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

CREATIVO CULTURAL / COMMUNITY MANAGER (Medio tiempo)

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Curitiba, Brazil

Conheça Curitiba, e venha nos ajudar em nossos serviços gerais.

27h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Cotia, Brazil

Ajude-nos em nossas programação de 21/08

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
From 3 days to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Inn Niterói, Brazil

Vem ajudar nas mídias de uma pousada em Niterói/RJ!

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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