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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Se parte de fiestas culturales con personas de todo el mundo

22h/week Teaching Languages Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Help us at our hostel while exploring the amazing Cali, Colombia!

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

Agricultura, Jardinería y Cuidado de Animales.

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

Mantenimiento y Conservación de Alojamiento

20h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Gardening Kitchen Hand
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

Se Necesitan Voluntarios para Redes Sociales y Diseño Web! 📱💻✨

20h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

"Arte y Pintura: Ayúdanos con nuestro mural".

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening Painting & Decorating
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

"Arquitectura y Construcción de Viviendas Rústicas"

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Digital Marketing Expert

16h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Administración de recepción y satisfacción de cliente

32h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Ayudanos a dejar el espacio mas bonito y agradable

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con música, arte y fotografia en nuestro instituto de inglés!

22h/week Photography Teaching Languages Music Arts
At least 2 weeks Private Room 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

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

help us to entertain our clients organiz games and drinking free

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Candelária, Brazil

Jardinagem, Concertos ou Paisagismo em HOSTEL irado no RS!

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Tent 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