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Work exchange opportunities in South America

23 opportunities found

Hostel Cercado, Bolivia

Aporta tu creatividad y habilidades, y siéntete como en casa

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a recibir en inglés a estudiantes en la recepción.

25h/week Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Help us with Frontdesk at hostel in Colombia!

25h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Pisac, Peru

Help us with the Cleaning of our Hostel and Explore Pisac, Peru

20h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Sé parte de nuestro hostel y disfruta vistas únicas de lamontañas

25h/week Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Recepción y fiesta en frente de la playa 🐳🏖

32h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception
From 15 to 15 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Arica, Chile

Necesitamos voluntarios para ayudar en nuestro Hostel en Arica

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Maceió, Brazil

Vaga para limpeza, cafe da manha, recep faça parte de nosso time!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Praia do Cumbuco - Caucaia, Brazil

Curta a vibe do Cumbuco e dê uma força nas tarefas do hostel!

30h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na recepção do Hostel Distrito 011!!

24h/week Night Shift Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia

📣 Embajador de Experiencias | Conecta, Cuenta y Contagia ✨

20h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Reception - Give our Guests the 1st Welcome and a BIG smile!

25h/week Administration Party Promoter Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Nighshift a 700m da Praia do Leme

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

1.Nos ajude na recepção, limpeza e café da manhã! ;)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

Faz parte de nosso Staff e viva uma experiência em Pipa !

26h/week Housekeeping Bartending Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Pipa, Brazil

Limpieza, Recepcion, Jardineria, Tareas comunes - Turno tarde !

30h/week Housekeeping Bartending Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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