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Work exchange opportunities in South America

199 opportunities found

Hotel Balnearia, Argentina

Somos tu mejor opción !

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Camana, Peru

Ven a la playa y se creativo en embellecer nuestro ecolodge

30h/week Cleaning Gardening Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 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
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Eco Lodge guachaca, Colombia

Vive, Conecta y Transforma en Playa Bonita

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Homestay Huamanga, Peru

Aprende nuestra cultura y el Arte en Cerámica

30h/week Reception Cleaning Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Voluntario para Hostal en Valparaíso

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

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

Disfruta el turno de noche en un hotel histórico de Valparaiso

30h/week Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel Provincia de Andrés Ibáñez, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con las tareas del hotel y conoce la cultura boliviana!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel santa marta, Colombia

Recepcionista y mantenimiento de áreas comunes

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hostel Mendoza, Argentina

Help in our hostel and meet people from all over the world! :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Caraguatatuba, Brazil

Venha viver no litoral e fazer parte do nosso hostel!

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostel en Bolivia! :)

25h/week Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ilhabela, Brazil

Venha conhecer o Bonete, uma praia isolada em Ilhabela :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha nós ajudar com recepcão e teleatendimento.

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha ser nosso voluntário.

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Camping Florianópolis, Brazil

Nos Ajude no Glamping em frente ao Canal da Barra, Floripa

26h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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