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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

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

Camping Ocumare de la Costa de Oro, Venezuela

Ayúdanos a construir nuestro campamento ecológico en el Caribe🏖️

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval
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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

Homestay Tanti, Argentina

Vive una experiencia única en plena naturaleza en Argentina

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Tanti, Argentina

Help us with our permacultural project in a wonderful location

18h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Melipilla, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuevas tareas conservando la naturaleza

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening Painting & Decorating
From 15 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Nos dê uma força em nossa nova construção e conheça Brumadinho

26h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 7 days to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ayudanos con tareas de mantenimiento disfrutando de la naturaleza

24h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 5 to 7 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • New

Guest House Esteban Echeverría, Argentina

Proyecto Agroecológico en Buenos Aires

32h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Other Leales, Argentina

🌿 Join Us in Beautiful Argentina: Help with Farming, Cooking, and More! 🌟

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals

Camping San José de suaita, Colombia

Ayúdanos a Transformar Nuestro Mirador en un Verdadero Paraíso!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 20 to 20 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Cajabamba, Peru

Help me with gardening , teaching English or building in Peru!

15h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping El Ranco Province, Chile

Voluntariado de Glamping en el sur de Chile: ¡Transforma y vive la naturaleza en Llifén!

20h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Rio Puelo, Chile

Conoce y comparte saberes de la cordillera

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rincón del Mar, Colombia

🏡 Comparte, conecta y disfruta en nuestro hostal 🏝️✨

30h/week Farming Arts Gardening Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • 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