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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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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

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Homestay Vicente López, Argentina

Come teach me English being part of my family

30h/week Child Care Teaching Languages

From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Homestay San Gil, Colombia

Help us improve English and enjoy nature and join school classes.

12h/week Teaching Languages Child Care

At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

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Hostel Santa Elena, Ecuador

🏡 Apoyo en Casa y Tutorías Escolares 📚

25h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Child Care

From 14 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Guest House Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Ven y se parte de la familia en Islas Galapagos!

20h/week Child Care Teaching Sports

From 30 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals

Homestay San Antonio de Cumbaza, Peru

Join Our Family: Childcare in the Amazon Jungle of Peru🇵🇪🌳🌎

25h/week Teaching Languages Child Care Kitchen Hand

At least 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Homestay Santa Marta, Colombia

🌿Join our multilingual family in our Nature Lodge in Colombia🌟

25h/week Child Care Kitchen Hand

From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Homestay Quito, Ecuador

Join a family with kids for a language exchange in Quito, Ecuador

16h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages Child Care

From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Private School Coihaique, Chile

Apoyo en la sala para hablar con los niños en inglés y disfrute de Chile =)

20h/week Teaching Languages Child Care

From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

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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.

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