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Work exchange opportunities in South America

31 opportunities found

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Recepcionista noturno

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Leticia, Colombia

Tours, naturaleza, piscina y buen ambiente en las Palmas!

25h/week Bartending Tour Guide Night Shift Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Ajudar na recepção de hóspedes, manutenção e demais tarefas

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Hostel Entre las Cascadas....Recepción nocturna

20h/week Night Shift Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Ayuda en Limpieza y Atención de huéspedes

28h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar à tarde/noite e aproveitar a Mata Atlântica :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 4 to 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a recibir a nuestros huéspedes.

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 15 to 60 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ambiente tranquilo en Valparaíso - Turno AM/PM

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Reception, cleaning, and enjoying the heart of São Paulo

30h/week Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Recepção, limpeza e Beco do Batman. Bora?

30h/week Administration Cleaning Night Shift Reception
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Voluntariado en Hostal ubicado en cerro turístico de Valparaíso

23h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en recepción

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Coliving Medellín, Colombia

Ayuda a nuestro equipo de recepción! / Help our front desk team!

22h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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

Hostel Santa marta, Colombia

Volunteering in Experiences & Bar

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Apoio na Recepção e Cuidados Básicos no Hostel

12h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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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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