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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia

Guest Experience & Hospitality Helper in la Sierra

25h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Cali, Colombia

Cocina con nosotros, ayudanos a crecer.

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Máncora, Peru

🌴 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo en Máncora! Bar-desayuno-limpieza ☀️🍹

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • High demand
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Hostel Huaraz, Peru

✨Friendly Hostel in the Heart of the Andes – Join Us in Huaraz🏔️

25h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Inn Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Conecte-se com a natureza: Voluntariado em pousada em Riacho Doce

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Machu Picchu, Peru

Atención en restobar.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cusco, Peru

¡Vive la aventura en Cusco! Únete a nuestro equipo en el Hostel

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Bartender / Breakfast Assistant

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Voluntariado en Santa Marta, Colombia, cerca al mar y la montaña

27h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Inn Cunha, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com café da manhã na Pousada!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hospitality Villavicencio, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos y aprende un poco sobre la cultura coreana.

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Santa Marta, Colombia

Colonial house sitters needed, make guests feel welcome!

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Inn Cunha, Brazil

Junte-se a nós e aproveite Cunha!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 5 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hotel Tarapoto, Peru

¡Vive la Selva y Sé Parte de GoInn Posada Tarapoto!

28h/week Administration Night Shift Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Ahuano, Ecuador

Guide translator, general tasks in the Amazon Rainforest

30h/week Bartending Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
From 30 to 45 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hotel Villavicencio (Meta), Colombia

¡Cócteles y Sonrisas! mezlca tu talento y vive una exp nueva

32h/week Bartending
From 7 to 13 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

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