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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Homestay Buenaventura, Colombia

Ayúdame con la construcción de un nuevo hogar para todos

25h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hostel RADA TILLY, Argentina

Ayudanos en nuestro Hostel a ser los mejores anfitriones!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Machu Picchu, Peru

Atención en restobar.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Tarapoto, Peru

¡Vive la Selva y Sé Parte de GoInn Posada Tarapoto!

28h/week Administration Night Shift Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Machu Picchu, Peru

¡Ayuda a Difundir la Magia de Machu Picchu en las Redes Sociales!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tiradentes, Brazil

Junte-se a nós para transformar o Hostel Tiradentes e passear pela cidade mais charmosa do Brasil

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

Hostel Tiradentes, Brazil

Junte-se a nós para construir o Hostel Tiradentes e passear pela cidade mais charmosa do Brasil

25h/week Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Bahía Blanca, Argentina

Ayudanos a recibir a nuestros huespedes de paso 🏡✨

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 7 to 15 days Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Bahía Blanca, Argentina

🌍 Hostel Argentina - ¡Tu hogar lejos de casa!

20h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 7 to 15 days Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Bahía Blanca, Argentina

🌍 Hostel Argentina - ¡Tu hogar lejos de casa!

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 20 days to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Ilhabela, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar a cuidar de um hostel na praia do Bonete :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 17 days to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Santa Cruz Cabralia, Brazil

Nos ajude a capturar o melhor do nosso chalé!

20h/week Photography Video Making
From 3 days to 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0

Guest House Córdoba, Argentina

Hace que nuestra Resi se vea más linda!!

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm

Other Limache, Chile

Ayúdanos con el Mantenimiento y Limpieza

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Punilla, Argentina

Ayuda con la recepción y limpieza en Hostel Bohemio en Argentina

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Bscamos Voluntário(a) Motivado(a) para Troca legal para todos

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 30 to 60 days Team Dorm
  • 2.0

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