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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

You make a mean cocktail and a delicious french toast... you do it all: Bartender AND Breakfast

26h/week Night Shift Reception Cleaning Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Nos ajude no nosso bar, para receber hóspedes e com a limpeza!

26h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Saquarema, Brazil

Ajuda-me na Bioconstrução de chalés e aprenda a surfar.

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
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Hostel Saquarema, Brazil

Crie o nosso site e ganhe um Mês de hospedagem e aula de surf

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Saquarema, Brazil

Me ajude com esculturas e artesanatos com bambu/ aprenda a surfa

30h/week Arts Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

Be part of our Team & Enjoy Palermo!

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Precisamos de ajuda no nosso bar, para receber hóspedes e com a limpeza!

26h/week Bartending Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Saquarema, Brazil

Faça artes e artesanatos troque hospedagem e aulas de surf

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel El Bolsón, Argentina

Ayúdanos en Nuestro Hostel en Medio del Paraíso Patagónico :)

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Comuna 1, Argentina

Intercambio en Bar – Experiencia en Buenos Aires

30h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Bariloche, Argentina

Discover Patagonia and help us with reception tasks! :)

32h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Bariloche, Argentina

Ayúdanos en Recepción (2 puestos disponibles)

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Montevideo, Uruguay

Ayúdanos por la noche!

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Palomino, Colombia

Ayúdanos en la cocina, atención al restaurante y apoyo de bar🌿🏖

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Palomino, Colombia

Ayúdanos a hacer sentir a todos como en casa!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Saquarema, Brazil

Instrutor de surf

30h/week Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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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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