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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Voluntariado en Hostal ubicado en cerro turístico de Valparaíso

23h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado electricista

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 8 to 12 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belém, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção e serviços do restaurante

28h/week Gardening Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand
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Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Te invitamos al nuestro hostal en Valparaíso

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 9 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostel :)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hospitality Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos con manejo de redes sociales en Bogotá, Colombia!

25h/week Content Writer Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Huamanga, Peru

Aprende nuestra cultura y el Arte en Cerámica

30h/week Reception Cleaning Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hotel Barranquilla, Colombia

Ayudanos a preparar la estadía perfecta para nuestros huéspedes

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Voluntario para Hostal en Valparaíso

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel General Pueyrredón, Argentina

¿Te gusta la playa? ¡Únete a nuestro hostel frente al mar en Argentina! 🌊🌞

24h/week Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hotel Provincia de Andrés Ibáñez, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con las tareas del hotel y conoce la cultura boliviana!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Inn Barreirinhas, Brazil

Manutenção em pousada em Atins

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Homestay Cusco, Peru

Animal Care & Cultural Connection with My Mom in Cusco

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5

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

Eco Lodge Marcaconga, Peru

✨Apóyanos con marketing y vive una experiencia cultural única 🌄

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en la limpieza.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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