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Work exchange opportunities in South America

21 opportunities found

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Voluntariado auténtico en el corazón de Quito 🏙️

30h/week Teaching Sports Music Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Pisac, Peru

✨ Be Our Tour & Marketing Ambassador in Pisac!

15h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Have fun near the beach and help us at the Bar :)

20h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Other Montañita, Ecuador

Volunteer in Paradise: Language, Culture & Fun by the Sea!🌊✨

30h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room

Homestay Cautín, Chile

Ven a nuestra cabaña y vive una aventura en Chile!

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Bridge the World, Share the Heart: Volunteer to Celebrate Culture

18h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Arts Party Promoter
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

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
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima, Peru

Come help us with our reception and common areas, and enjoy Peru !

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima, Peru

Come be our Party Ambassador and enjoy Peru!

25h/week Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Nova Friburgo, Brazil

💻 Fotografia e Mídias em Meio à Natureza 📸

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hostel Isabela, Ecuador

Ayuda en nuestro hostel y descubre Isabela, Galapagos!

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 10 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos con nuestros eventos! :)

26h/week Music Party Promoter
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Villavicencio, Colombia

Hermoso Hostal en los llanos orientales de Colombia

22h/week Arts Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha e ajude-nos na recepção e limpeza do nosso hostel! :)

32h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Mídias Sociais no PARAÍSO! Ubatuba - SP 📸📱💻

24h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Procuramos voluntário.a para nossa Casa em Santa Tereza 🌄

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

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.

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