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Work exchange opportunities in South America

98 opportunities found

Hostel Máncora, Peru

Come party with us! We are just a few steps away to the beach!

32h/week Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos a mantener un buen ambiente en el Hostel!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel costa caribe, Colombia

Volunteer Teacher Wanted for Isla Santa Cruz – Make an Impact!

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Give Yoga Classes daily in our jungle beach paradise 🐒🦋

25h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos con recepción y aseo en el Cerro Alegre

18h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Te invitamos al nuestro hostal en Valparaíso

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 9 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Hostel ubicado en el Cerro Alegre Valparaiso

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a mantener nuestra casa limpia

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 15 to 60 days Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a recibir a nuestros huéspedes.

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 15 to 60 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Melhor voluntariado do rj! Easy peasy work!! Baby sitter

32h/week Child Care
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Receptionist - Hostel in Copacabana/Ipanema - Reception

32h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Itacaré, Brazil

Limpeza interna e externa

25h/week Cleaning Gardening
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Home repair work, maintenance and remodeling of a colonial house

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 15 to 60 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Limpeza e ajuda com check-ins em Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Ajudante de cozinha - café da manhã Moro de São Paulo

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Ajudante de obras e reformas - Morro de São Paulo

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

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