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Work exchange opportunities in South America

1015 opportunities found

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Venha ajudar nosso hostel e curta São Paulo!

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Venha cuidar da nossa recepção e da limpeza no período noturno

30h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

Reception and service: ¡spread the good vibes!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel La Vega, Colombia

Come help and enjoy our Eco Hostal in Colombia!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Barichara, Colombia

Únete al equipo más amigable en el pueblo más hermoso de Colombia!

32h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hospitality Dalcahue, Chile

Colabora con diversas tareas en nuestro alojamiento turístico

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.0

Hotel Santa Elena, Ecuador

Ayudanos en la recepción y habitaciones en Ballenita

25h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel San Agustín, Colombia

🌟 Join Our Social Hostel in the Heart of San Agustín! 🌟

30h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Cafayate, Argentina

Ven a conocer y ayudarnos en nuestro hostel en Cafayate!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Brasília, Brazil

Nos ajude a proporcionar estadias acolhedoras em Brasília!

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel São João Del Rei, Brazil

Venha voluntariar e conheça as cidades históricas de Minas Gerais

25h/week Cleaning Gardening Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Praia do Rosa, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção e limpeza do nosso hostel =)

24h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Cleaning Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pichilemu, Chile

Join our beach hostel crew in a chill surf town, Pichilemu

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Recepción y Mantenimiento Áreas comunes-En el corazón de Bogota

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Help is small hostel while learning spanish and salsa

25h/week Bartending Housekeeping Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Help the Front Desk in Cusco, Peru

25h/week Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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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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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