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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Eco Lodge Los Bancos Canton, Ecuador

Recepción - Ven a conocer la Capital mundial de Aves, Mindo!

25h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Other MONITOS, Colombia

Help Expand Our Sustainable Cosmetics Brand in the USA 🌎

30h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Guest House Cusco, Peru

Buscamos Personal de SEO y Posicionamiento

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm
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Inn Dionísio, Brazil

Venha vivenciar uma experiência incrível aqui conosco

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

Venha fazer parte do Raízes Eco hostel - Recepção

24h/week Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Help us expand our physical and mental flexibility

20h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge El Ranco Province, Chile

🌍✨ Come help us Teach German & explore Chile! 🇩🇪💫

30h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

¡Descubre Huaraz y vive la aventura Andina en nuestro Hostel!

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Ahuano, Ecuador

Help Us with Digital Marketing

28h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Ollantaytambo, Peru

Help us with reception in Sacred Valley

25h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Guest House luis correia, Brazil

Welcome guests and enjoy the wonderful Northeast of Brazil! :)

26h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Trujillo, Peru

✨ Elderly Care in a Soulful Guesthouse in Trujillo 🌿

25h/week Elderly Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Hotel Bolivar, Ecuador

🌅Encuentra paz en una isla mágica, solo para ti🏝️

30h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hotel La Vega, Colombia

🌿🏡 Voluntariado en Hogar en la Montaña Eco-Hotel 🍃✨

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 30 days to 10 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0

Other USHUAIA, Argentina

🚴‍♂️ Recepcionista en Rental de Bicicletas – Ushuaia

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Inn Sacramento, Brazil

🌄 Experiência Única aos Pés da Serra da Canastra 🌿

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm

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