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Work exchange opportunities in South America

32 opportunities found

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with reception and welcoming tourists in Brazil!

20h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Candelária, Brazil

Recepção noturna em Hostel Turistico no meio do Rio Grande do Sul

25h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 11 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Municipio Maturín, Venezuela

An incredible cultural experience interacting with nature.

30h/week Tour Guide Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
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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

Eco Lodge Calima, Colombia

Ayúdanos a impulsar y mantener nuestro bonito eco hotel

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Valdivia, Chile

Sea voluntario y conecte Naturaleza y alma en Selva Valdiviana 🍃✨

30h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Other Jericoacoara, Brazil

JERICOACOARA: CAIAQUE Experience! (With UTV and Quadris) 🛶

25h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Other Jericoacoara, Brazil

JERICOACOARA:🌅 Bike Tour Guide–Ride, Explore&Live the Energy!🚲

25h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0
  • 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

Inn Sacramento, Brazil

🌄 Experiência Única aos Pés da Serra da Canastra 🌿

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm

Other Pichilemu, Chile

Se parte de nuestro equipo de guias outdoor

32h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hospitality Villarrica, Chile

🌿 Vive una Experiencia Única en Wellness Villarrica, Chile 🌊

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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

Eco Lodge Necochea, Argentina

Actividades Recreativas Niños

30h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a organizar nuestras actividades diarias, Montañita, Ecuador!

20h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Luján de Cuyo, Argentina

Voluntario en hostel de montaÑa

30h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

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