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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Help us decorate our hostel!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval

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

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Content creator. Tell the world what a great city São Paulo is!

28h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media

From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
High demand

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Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

Be a welcoming hand in a vibrant hostel! @ilverohostel

25h/week Administration Party Promoter Cleaning Reception

From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm

5.0
Top Host
High demand

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

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Recepcionista e Auxiliar geral - Santiago Centro

24h/week Cleaning Night Shift Housekeeping Reception

From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm

5.0
Top Host
High demand
Needs help immediately

Hostel Buenos Aires, Argentina

@IlveroHostel Join us! Content creator! + Activitie leader :)

22h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media

From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm

5.0
Top Host
High demand

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

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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.

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