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Work exchange opportunities in South America

303 opportunities found

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

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Você é uma pessoa comunicativa? Precisamos de ajuda com nossos hóspedes

25h/week Night Shift Administration Cleaning Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Hornopirén, Chile

Únete a Camping Lomas Lindas y conecta con la naturaleza

30h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • New
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A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hostel General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Contribute Together: Cozy & Welcoming Space 🤝🌿

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • New

Guest House Potosi, Bolivia

Ayuda para atención y limpieza de la casa

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

🐚 Ven por el mar, quédate por la buena vibra. 🏖️💙

30h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

¿Te animas a ayudar como recepcionista en un paraíso natural?

25h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Paz, Bolivia

¡Sé la sonrisa que da la bienvenida! Únete a nuestro equipo! 🛎️

32h/week Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Instructora de idiomas y niñera en un paraíso frente al mar 🌊🌞

30h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Housekeeping Child Care
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Misiones - Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Te estamos buscando para crecer juntos

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Miguel dos Milagres, Brazil

Nos ajude com a limpeza do nosso cantinho em Milagres

24h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Mãos a obra, colabore em cafeteria familiar na terra dos canions

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 7 to 15 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel San Juan, Argentina

🏡🌍 Únete a nuestro hostal en San Juan, Argentina 🇦🇷✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Ilhabela, Brazil

Bora juntos arrasar na Limpeza e organização da Casa ?

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 7 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Pisac/Calca, Peru

Ayúdanos y disfruta 1 rincón de cielo en el Valle Sagrado

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Ushuaia, Argentina

Recepcionista y limpieza del hostal en Ushuaia =)

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 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