Work exchange opportunities in South America

69 opportunities found

Eco Lodge San Martin de Amacayacu, Colombia

Join us and connect with the locals and international guests!

28h/week Housekeeping Reception

From 30 days to 10 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro pequeño Hostel en Oruro (Capital Folklorica)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception

From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Hostel Mata de São João, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no Hostel + bacana do Litoral Norte da Bahia

25h/week Party Promoter Kitchen Hand Reception

From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
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Hostel Itanhandu, Brazil

Natureza e tranquilidade na Serra da Mantiqueira!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening

From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Join us in Montañita and be part of a community!

25h/week Housekeeping Reception Cleaning Administration

From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Se parte de nuestro equipo y explora Bolivia!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval

Hostel Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Ajuda na limpeza do nosso pequeno Hostel e Pousada nos Cânions.

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening

From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm

5.0
Top Host

Camping Delfinópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com Atendimento, Organização, Camping e Recepção!

25h/week Housekeeping Tour Guide Cleaning Reception

From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals

5.0
Top Host

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ayúdanos con limpieza general y recepción en Valparaíso, Chile!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception

At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Hostel Arequipa, Peru

Come help us and enjoy Arequipa!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception

At least 7 days Team Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Shared Home Asunción, Paraguay

Recepción, limpieza y mantenimiento

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Housekeeping Reception

At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

5.0
Top Host
High demand

Hospitality Cotia, Brazil

Ajude-nos em nossas programação de 21/08

25h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Cleaning Reception

From 3 days to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals

5.0
Top Host

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Buscamos voluntarios para ser parte de nuestro hostel en Cali!

26h/week Administration Reception

From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Eco Lodge Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar à tarde/noite e aproveitar a Mata Atlântica :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Night Shift

From 4 to 10 days Private Room 2 meals

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Hostel Salento, Colombia

Be the Heart of Our Hostel: Join Us as a Receptionist in Vibrant

30h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Administration Reception

From 2 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Eco Lodge Ahuano, Ecuador

Guide translator, general tasks in the Amazon Rainforest

30h/week Bartending Tour Guide Cleaning Reception

From 30 to 45 days Shared Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Top Host

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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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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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