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Work exchange opportunities in South America

23 opportunities found

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

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

help us to entertain our clients organiz games and drinking free

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

¡Busco viajeros para ayudar y divertirse!

20h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately
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Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

know the best beaches in Ecuador..

20h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

🎉🎶 Help Create Unforgettable Moments and Have Fun Too! 🎧💃

25h/week Bartending Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Bartender / Breakfast Assistant

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

play games with our clients in a fun guesthouse!!!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Ilhabela, Brazil

🎸 Ajude no nosso PUB de Rock em Ilhabela! 🍻

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 20 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Other San Felipe de Aconcagua, Chile

Ven a ayudar y aprender a nuestra ECO BEER GARDEN

32h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Bar and Cleaning! More contact with people and conversation (only with experience)!

24h/week Cleaning Administration Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 weeks to 3 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

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 Santa Marta, Colombia

Cocina, Bar y Recepción, Hostel cultural en el Caribe colombiano

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Bar: Make the Best Caipirinhas and Drinks. Let's hang out at night!

25h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Help us in the bar and kitchen of the Hostel

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Provincia de Cartagena, Colombia

Bartender

32h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Be part of our team in one of the coolest hostels in Santiago

28h/week Housekeeping Bartending Reception Cleaning
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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