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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Cali, Colombia

¡Vive la salsa y la alegría caleña con nosotras! 💃🌆

24h/week Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Coroico, Bolivia

🌿✨ ¡Bienvenido a Co-Crear en la Villa! ✨🌿

30h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Disfruta Cusco Siendo Parte de Nuestro Equipo de Desayuno/Cocina

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Housekeeping
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Cusco, Peru

Disfruta Cuzco como Ayudante de Bar en Nuestro Hostel!

25h/week Music Arts Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Help us at our hostel in downtown Cusco!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Bartending
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Help us and enjoy Lima!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Join us as content creators and enjoy Lima!

24h/week Social Media Photography Video Making
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Give Yoga Classes daily in our jungle beach paradise 🐒🦋

25h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Iramaia, Brazil

Uma Jornada de Conexão, Natureza e Aprendizado na Chapada: Venha

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 7 days Shared Dorm
  • 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

Hotel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Sé anfitrión, apoya en recepción y anima nuestras fiestas.

32h/week Party Promoter Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Deja tu huella artística pintando en nuestro hostal

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 30 to 60 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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.

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