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Work exchange opportunities in South America

23 opportunities found

Hostel Engativa, Colombia

Oportunidad de Voluntariado en un Espacio Cultural en Bogotá 🇨🇴

17h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 1.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Urubici, Brazil

Hospedagem na Serra Catarinense

25h/week Painting & Decorating Pet Sitting Cleaning Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Marcos Sierras, Argentina

Ayúdanos con la limpieza de habitaciones y espacios comunes

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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 🌺​

Guest House Ipojuca, Brazil

Faça parte da nossa equipe e aproveite o litoral de Maracaípe

25h/week Building & Repairing Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Homestay Buenos Aires, Argentina

La magia de Salta: ¡colabora y crea recuerdos inolvidables!🌟🏡🐾

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Cooking Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Cautín, Chile

Experience the Beauty of Chile & Cultural Exchange & Adventure Awaits!🇨🇱✨🏔️

3h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge giron, Colombia

Vive Girón desde las alturas: hospedaje tranquilo con vista única

23h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Ayuda y Disfruta en Oceana: Naturaleza, Mar y Conexión 🌊🌿☀️

30h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Shared Home Piriápolis, Uruguay

Ven a ayudarnos y disfruta de Piriápolis, Uruguay

16h/week Pet Sitting Kitchen Hand
At least 3 days Private Room 1 meal

Homestay Trancoso, Brazil

Minha gatinha precisa de compainha :)

30h/week Pet Sitting Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Puerto Montt, Chile

¡Aprovecha Los Lagos, Chile!

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Gardening
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Lima, Peru

🧹 ¡Ayuda con la limpieza y disfruta la cultura limeña! 🇵🇪✨

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Homestay Cusco, Peru

Cat sitting in downtown Cusco – Cozy home near San Pedro Market

18h/week Pet Sitting
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room
  • 3.5

Inn Urubici, Brazil

Ajude em cabanas aconchegantes e viva a natureza! 🌿

20h/week Pet Sitting Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 1 meal

Guest House El Bolsón, Argentina

Hospitality Volunteer for Cabins in Patagonia Argentina

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Arequipa, Peru

Valentina y yo necesitamos ayuda en casa.

20h/week Pet Sitting Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 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