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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Inn Cruz, Brazil

Wonderful Volunteer Opportunitie at a Charming Pousada in Ceará

28h/week Photography Video Making
From 20 to 60 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Aristobulo Del Valle, Argentina

Great opportunity for content creators/social media managers

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
From 3 days to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Taganga, Colombia

Helping make this hostel a home for travelers

30h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Paracas, Peru

Experience Crew Member

25h/week Party Promoter
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Disfruta Cuzco como Ayudante de Bar en Nuestro Hostel!

25h/week Music Arts Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cartagena, Colombia

Come help running and developing our B&B in beautiful Cartagena

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel Medellín, Colombia

Disfruta Medellín en un Hostal Increíble (AM)

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 3 to 11 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Pisac, Peru

Help us create content, photos, and videos about Kamanti Hostel

12h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Palmeiras, Brazil

Vaga para Social Media - Vale do Capão

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 14 to 21 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Palmeiras, Brazil

🌿 Nos Ajude a Cuidar do nosso Chalé no Vale do Capão 🌿

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 14 to 21 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Lead the Party Vibe: Volunteer for Events and Creative Content

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Medellín, Colombia

Disfruta Medellin en un lindo Hostal (PM)

25h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Help Us Connect Through Content!

25h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arequipa, Peru

Valentina y yo necesitamos ayuda en casa.

20h/week Pet Sitting Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

🎨 Calling All Mural Artists!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 7 to 14 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Coquimbo, Chile

¡Aplica sólo si tienes mucha experiencia en video o redes! 🔥

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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