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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Private School Cabuyaro, Colombia

Ven y enseña ingles al paraíso llanero!!

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Quito, Ecuador

Help our students practice English in a different and fun way!

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Petrópolis, Brazil

Pousada e Hostel em Itaipava - Petrópolis Cidade Imperial

32h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Camping Riobamba, Ecuador

Help us with reception and cooking in our Lodge in Chimborazo

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Join Us as Front Desk Support & Welcome Guests with a Smile! 😊

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

Ayúdanos en nuestra Guest House, lugar ideal cerca a las montañas

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Quito, Ecuador

Llega a ser un excelente bailarin y disfruta de Ecuador

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

¡Sé nuestro CM en Huaraz y vive la aventura de los Andes!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

Voluntario/a de Cocina para Equipo y Huéspedes.

20h/week Cooking
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con decoración y pintura de murales!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Ocumare de la Costa de Oro, Venezuela

Ayúdanos a construir nuestro campamento ecológico en el Caribe🏖️

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Luziânia, Brazil

Quer viver Brasília e o Cerrado, Embarque conosco nesta missão

25h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 3 days to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Inn Los Altos de Sucre, Venezuela

🌿 Ayuda en limpieza y cocina en un entorno natural y cultural🏡✨

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
At least 7 days Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

¡Ayúdanos en nuestro albergue en Chile y disfruta de una vista increíble de las montañas! 🇨🇱🏔️✨

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Latacunga, Ecuador

Practice English/Spanish and hike the Andes, Cotopaxi

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Iguape, Brazil

Apoiar os povos Indígenas Guaranis e as ações que desenvolvemos a

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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