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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Paracas, Peru

Service Team Member - Bar & Kitchen

25h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

🌍 Vive la experiencia hostal: recibe y conecta 💫

24h/week Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hotel Itanhaém, Brazil

Venha deixar sua marca conosco - Itanhaém!

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Inn São Thomé das Letras, Brazil

Venha ajudar uma pequena pousada e kitnetes São Thome das letras

20h/week Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 25 to 30 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Digital Marketing and Social Media (Instagram TikTok Facebook)

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Teach English and practice speaking with our students

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

English Speaking practice in Ambato

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Ajude-nos a fazer a diferença para os nossos hóspedes!

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Nova Friburgo, Brazil

🌱 Participe da Renovação da Eco Pousada Holística

20h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rincón del Mar, Colombia

Enseña Francés y aporta a nuestra comunidad

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel Pirque, Chile

👏Voluntariado en restauración y carpintería🪚

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Ayúdanos a transicionar en un espacio de bienestar con el mar🌊

32h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

Ayúdanos en la administración de nuestro hotel 🌊🌞

32h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

RECEPCIÓN Y ADMINISTRACIÓN

24h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

Vaga de Voluntariado – Mídias & Comunicação no Raízes Eco Hostel

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arica, Chile

✨ Ven a disfrutar de las playas de Arica ✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works