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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Inn Córdoba, Argentina

Viví y trabajá en plena naturaleza. Esto es para vos.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

(MARKETING E ANIMAÇÃO)🌞 ACORDE TODOS OS DIAS EM COPACABANA! 🌊 (

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Surf Camp Lobitos, Peru

Ven ayudarme con varias tareas y disfrutar del surf en Lobitos 🌊

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Limpieza general y armado de habitaciones en Hostel

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Actividades de social-media, marketing y gestión de reservas

30h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Ayuda a servir y ofrecer una experiencia agradable en el DESAYUNO

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Mantenimiento de pileta, jardín y espacios compartidos

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

🏖️ Apoio em Atendimento e Rotina de Hostel em Ubatuba, Brasil

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

¡Únete al Equipo de Recepción de Nuestro Hostal en SAN PEDRO!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Ayúdanos con recepción y disfruta Puerto Alto (Cerca Santa Marta)

30h/week Cleaning Gardening
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Eco-Sustainer: Revitalize and beautify our touristic lodge

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Digital Creative: Promote the unique experience of our lodge

23h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Flavorful Master: Immerse in the kitchen and delight our guests

28h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Help us with our cozy Bed & Breakfast while exploring Lima, Peru

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Inn Itacaré, Brazil

Manutenção/reparos gerais na casa com vista mais linda da cidade

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Máncora, Peru

Volunteer Mural Artist - Beach Hostel

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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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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