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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Recepción y actividades con los huéspedes

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Cautín, Chile

🌟 Voluntariado en Casa de Huéspedes - Vive y Ayuda en un Paraíso Exclusivo en Chile! 🏡🌿

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Canela, Brazil

Nos ajude com Marketing Digital e Recepção!

32h/week Housekeeping Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Homestay Cunha, Brazil

Filmagem aérea com Drone e edição de vídeos

24h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 3 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hospitality Cochamo, Chile

Restaurante en Cochamo, Region de Los Lagos en Chile!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Camaçari, Brazil

Nos dê uma mãozinha no nosso hostel

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Camaçari, Brazil

Partice do projeto de arborização do nosso hostel

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Help us with maintenance and enjoy Mancora beach!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Atlantida, Uruguay

Se tu mismo del otro lado del mundo

24h/week Arts Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Cunha, Brazil

Social Media - Influencer - Creator - Instagram - TikTok

24h/week Content Writer
At least 3 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hotel Tamarugal, Chile

Voluntariado Holístico: Comparte Bienestar en el hotel.

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Atlantida, Uruguay

Te buscamos en nuestro proyecto, te apuntas?

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent
  • 5.0

Hotel Tarapoto, Peru

Expand your art while exploring Peru!

25h/week Arts
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hotel Tarapoto, Peru

De la selva su voluntario. ¡Conoce Tarapoto!

28h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Meet travelers, enjoy the sun and help at Reception

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hotel Tarapoto, Peru

¡ Get to know Tarapoto!. Help us on our Social Media

28h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

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