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Work exchange opportunities in South America

193 opportunities found

Other Fray Mamerto Esquiu, Argentina

🎨 Vive el Arte, Crea y Colabora en Amarillo

20h/week Video Making Photography Social Media Content Writer
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Fray Mamerto Esquiu, Argentina

🛠️Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento del Atelier y disfruta del lugar

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Isla Fuerte, Colombia

🌊 Isla Fuerte te espera: cuida, sirve y vive el mejor atardecer

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Salento, Colombia

Voluntariado en el eje cafetero colombiano

25h/week Gardening Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Do you love English and want to practice your Spanish too?Join us

24h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alter do Chão, Brazil

Faça parte de nossa familia,colabore cm nosso espaço.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alter do Chão, Brazil

Nos ajude na manutenção do espaço e conheça Alter do Chão!

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Projeto novo troca de conhecimento, inovação sustentabilidade

28h/week Content Writer Painting & Decorating Arts Social Media
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Soure, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com o Hostel na ilha de Marajó

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Presidente Figueiredo, Brazil

Produção de conteúdo e redes sociais na Amazônia

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Are you charismatic? Help us recieving our new students

18h/week Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Empower, Inspire, Elevate: Help Us Nurture our talents

18h/week Painting & Decorating Teaching Languages Music Arts
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Bridge the World, Share the Heart: Volunteer to Celebrate Culture

18h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Arts Party Promoter
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Formosa, Argentina

🌱 Ayuda en Huerta, Jardinería y Mantenimiento 🌱

30h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Study and improvement of Business Sustainability

20h/week Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

🐾 Voluntariado con perros y jardinería en plena naturaleza

18h/week Building & Repairing Pet Sitting Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

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