Work exchange opportunities in South America

1701 opportunities found

Coliving Cuenca, Ecuador

🌟Creative Volunteer Experience at COSMOS HOUSE in Cuenca

20h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing

At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

✨Friendly Hostel in the Heart of the Andes – Join Us in Huaraz🏔️

25h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception Bartending

At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Needs help immediately
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Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

🧹✨ Vaga para equipe de limpeza em Pipa

23h/week Cleaning Housekeeping

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

High demand
Needs help immediately
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Guest House Cuiabá, Brazil

✨ Venha ajudar na nossa casa de temporada em Cuiabá! ✨

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing Gardening

From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm

Hostel Porto de Pedras, Brazil

🏝️ Experiência de voluntariado em Milagres ✨🌿

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening

At least 2 weeks Private Room

Higher approval
Needs help immediately
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Hotel Cardenal Caro, Chile

Ven a ser voluntario y disfruta de Pichilemu, O'Higgins, Chile

24h/week Administration Reception

From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm

Hostel Magallanes, Chile

📌 Descripción del Voluntariado📌

26h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Hostel Medellín, Colombia

Participa en nuestro grupo de Recepción

32h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Reception

From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Inn Capitólio, Brazil

Ajude nos a preparar o café da manhã e limpeza geral

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking

From 21 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Recepción y Mantenimiento Áreas comunes-En el corazón de Bogota

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Venha integrar nosso time e conheça Porto Seguro! :)

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

4.5
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Hostel São João Del Rei, Brazil

Venha voluntariar e conheça as cidades históricas de Minas Gerais

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Housekeeping Reception

From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Hospitality Villarrica, Chile

🌿 Vive una Experiencia Única en Wellness Villarrica, Chile 🌊

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening

From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Higher approval

Inn Nova Lima, Brazil

✨ Venha viver a natureza a apenas 30km de BH! 🌿

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking

From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Higher approval

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Recorre Mendoza y alrededores mientras ayuda con actividades diarias!

32h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Cleaning Reception

At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

4.5
Higher approval

Hostel Cafayate, Argentina

Ayúdanos, suma experiencia en hotelería y administración hotelera

24h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning Reception

From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
High demand

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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.

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