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Work exchange opportunities in South America

290 opportunities found

Hospitality Tibasosa, Colombia

¡Únete a nuestro Equipo en un pueblito mágico en Boyacá!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

Are you a yoga teacher? Come help our eco-friendly hotel!

15h/week Teaching Sports
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Elena, Ecuador

🏡 Apoyo en Casa y Tutorías Escolares 📚

25h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Child Care
From 14 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
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Eco Lodge Puerto Misahualli, Ecuador

Necesitamos de ayuda en la cocina y recepción :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a transmitir mensajes con arte

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Homestay Valledupar, Colombia

Ayudanos y diviertete con nosotros en la hermosa Colombia!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Private School Caluma, Ecuador

Are you an English teacher? Come help us!

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Homestay Malalcahuello, Chile

Ayuda con tareas de campo en un entorno de montana

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 8 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Private School Zipaquirá, Colombia

Comparte vivencias con nuestros estudiantes, mientras aprenden

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Cobija, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con la recepción en un hotel en la frontera brasileña :)

30h/week Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Vitória, Brazil

We need someone to teach us English, come help us!

16h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hospitality Corongo Provincia, Peru

Únete a nuestro Hotel equipo en Corongo, Provincia de Ancash Perú

25h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Inn São Pedro, Brazil

Venha colaborar com hotelaria na natureza :)

32h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0

Private School Coihaique, Chile

Apoyo en la sala para hablar con los niños en inglés y disfrute de Chile =)

20h/week Teaching Languages Child Care
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Ven y se parte de la familia en Islas Galapagos!

20h/week Child Care Teaching Sports
From 30 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Puerto Misahualli, Ecuador

Dar clases de ingles en una comunidad indigena en Ecuador

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

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