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Work exchange opportunities in South America

22 opportunities found

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 Manta, Ecuador

Profesor de idiomas y actividades comunitarias

25h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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
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My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
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Hostel Bucaramanga, Colombia

Conoce increíbles personas y haz nuevos amigos en nuestro hostal!

25h/week Reception Night Shift
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayuda con cocina, mesero y bartender y aprovecha Quito!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other Pimenta, Brazil

Auxiliar de Cozinha em frente ao Mar de Minas

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Para profesores de Ingles, Frances, Aleman, Coreano otros idiomas

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y limpieza en Quito!

25h/week Night Shift Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other Pimenta, Brazil

Bar, atendimento a mesas e limpeza

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Pimenta, Brazil

Cozinheiro em Frente ao Mar de Minas

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Urubamba, Peru

Ven y enseña tu talento musical al mundo =)

12h/week Music
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Palmas, Brazil

In Touch With Nature and Your True Nature: A Unique Experience

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Palmas, Brazil

In Touch With Nature and Your True Nature: A Unique Experience

15h/week Photography Video Making
From 2 days to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Crea contenido increíble para nuestras redes sociales.

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 15 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Ayudanos en nuestro restaurant - Apoya en barra y cocina.

25h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cleaning and maintenance.

20h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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