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Work exchange opportunities in South America

146 opportunities found

Eco Lodge CAQUEZA, Colombia

Voluntariado para enseñar inglés a los anfitriones en Colombia!

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Other Ibarra, Ecuador

Help our students practice their English speaking skills!

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Private School Valledupar, Colombia

Multitask Hero: Cleaning and Kid-Friendly Fun

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
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Private School Valledupar, Colombia

Help us teach English in a children's school in Colombia

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Fortaleza, Brazil

Help us with English by night and enjoy your days in Fortaleza! :)

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Goya, Argentina

Ayúdanos a aprender más sobre tu cultura y tu idioma

6h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Teach me your language enjoying the sea in the north shore.

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Private School Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Have a language and cultural exchange in Colombia

21h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Junín, Argentina

Mantenimiento y recepción

30h/week Content Writer Teaching Languages Arts Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Other Lima, Peru

Only for Non-Spanish speaker to improve my English fluency

7h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Private School Planeta Rica, Colombia

Help us with activities in primary school projects!

16h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Homestay Elqui, Chile

📚 English Teacher & Culinary Companion Needed in Chile! 🍴

20h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 2 to 10 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Nos ajude no Café da Manhã e Limpeza e Viva a Experiência Baiana

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Teaching Languages
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Villa Llanquín, Argentina

Comparte tu saber en ciencias con niños

30h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 30 days to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Inn Ilhéus, Brazil

Ensinar idioma num ambiente afro brasileiro perto do mar

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Bojacá, Colombia

Come help us teaching language end enjoy!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks 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.

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