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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Other Córdoba, Argentina

📲 Da Vida a Nuestras Redes con Tu Creatividad ✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Hostel Peruíbe, Brazil

Faça o Hostel BOMBAR nas redes e de quebra conheça Peruíbe

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 15 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Itanhaém, Brazil

🎨 Vaga para Pintura e Pequenos Reparos em Itanhaém 🛠️🌴

16h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Homestay Itanhaém, Brazil

🌞 Vaga em Itanhaém – Ajude, Aprenda e Curta o Litoral! 🏖️🍰

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 3 days to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

Venha nos Ajudar a Manter nosso Hostel em Tibau do Sul

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Salta, Argentina

¡Sumate a nuestro equipo! :)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Coliving Cuenca, Ecuador

🚀 Join the Creative Vibe – Content, Fashion, Music & Events 📸🎶

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Peruíbe, Brazil

Ajude na COZINHA e conheça Peruíbe-SP e suas Praias Paradisíacas

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 15 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Inn Bonito, Brazil

Filmmaker na capital do Ecoturismo - Bonito-MS

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Viña del Mar, Chile

🌟 ¡Únete como Voluntario en Nuestro Hermoso Hostel en Chile! 🌊

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Pereira, Colombia

Outgoing Photographer & Editor Wanted for Vibrant Café/Hostel.

20h/week Video Making Photography
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Inn Lima Duarte, Brazil

Nos ajude com os serviços gerais e manutenção da pousada.

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 15 to 60 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Pereira, Colombia

Volunteer for Arts, Painting & Repairs at Our Hostel in Colombia!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hospitality Cotia, Brazil

Ajude-nos em nossas programação de 21/08

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
From 3 days to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel villa de leyva, Colombia

vive y ayuda en Villa de Leyva, pueblo colonial de Colombia :)

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Bonito, Brazil

Nos ajude com suas habilidades de limpeza e aproveite Bonito MS

20h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared 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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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