Building, gardening, maintenance

Help a sustainable project: 18 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 32 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 30 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

Save to Wishlist

Apply Now

What you offer

22h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Learn more

What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

WP Safeguard: Did something not go as planned? Contact our team.; Learn more

Learn more

Availability

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Stay at least: 14 days

Stay up to: 2 months

The Experience

We are in process of building a bed & breakfast in Caribbean Costa Rica. We also have a beautiful garden on the same place and chicken, cats, dogs. Everything is still in process, so we would need help in any fields here; construction, gardening and domestic animal care. The place is not luxury, but we have nice rooms, running hot water and a community kitchen. We do not need receptionists, bar tenders and we do not cultivate bio and perma!

Learn more

Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Intermediate English
Over 28 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Costa Rica

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Learn more

Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

You can ask things like:

a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

+17

Exclusive for members

Connect with those who will also be there

Become a Verified Member and exchange ideas before your trip with other worldpackers who will be volunteering in the same place as you.

Become a member

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Learn more

50 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

32 Get in touch with nature
30 Meeting international travelers
22 Meeting locals
19 Immersing in the local culture
16 Developing environmental awareness
13 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

14 12. Responsible consumption and production
8 7. Affordable and clean energy
4 10. Reduced inequalities

matjaz

Slovenia

House is beautiful with nice upper deck to chill. My personal space/room was very nice as well. Working hours were respected. Working tasks normal. I was helping cleaning and maintaining house and area around it. I really enjoyed my daily walks (mostly in shade) to the beach (about 20min) and further to Cahuita. Really easy to encounter lots wildlife in cahuita park ( donation based!!) and surrounding area as well. Sloths, big Iguanas, Koati, crocodiles, sea turtles, birds, frogs, monkeys, snakes, raccoons itc. Caribbean area I found really nice, chill and beautiful. Thankful .

3 months ago

Miquel

Spain

Jan is a great host and the house is amazing

4 months ago

Elisa

Italy

I spent 2 weeks as a volunteer. The house has great potential, close to the sea and with great spaces. Unfortunately it is very dirty and unkempt and the owner doesn't seem to be interested. We didn't have tap water for a few days (the house's water reserve isn't proportional to the amount of people the house can accomodate). The working hours were respected but sometimes the work required may not be suitable for the volunteer. I was warned that many volunteers before me had left before the scheduled date and I don't understand why no one wrote a review. I hope the general conditions improve.

2 months ago

Maurva

United States

I gave 5 stars to this experience however I want to be honest so future volunteers have a good idea of what to expect upon arrival. The host in beginning can be a bit off putting but with time as you get to know him and he gets to know you he displays a lot of kindness. The work is fair and hours are respected. The property is beautiful and the host works hard to make sure volunteers have clean water to drink and gas for cooking your meals. I would come back here and feel I created a great relationship with the host. Make sure you hike the mountains, visit beaches and the national park.

about 1 year ago

Chiara Jasmine

Italy

My experience was really incredible! The place is very nice and the work is not difficult, Rafa is a wonderful person always available and attentive to your needs as well as very good company. The beach is 3 km away and can be reached either on foot or by bus, very nice! I am happy with my experience, thank you very much

over 1 year ago

Jan replied

Dear Jasmine! We are glad you have had a great time in our house. Thank you for the dedication. Just a little correction. The beach is 3kms back and forth. Have a safe trip!

View all

View all 40 photos

About the host

• Recently Online

Hosted by Jan

Response Rate: This host usually answers to 100% of the messages
Response Time: This host usually writes back in Less than a day
4 published videos: This host has 4 published videos showing a little bit about their place

Want to know more about this host?

We only provide detailed host information and videos to Members

Become a member

More experiences of this host

House & Pet Caretaker: Keep Things Cozy & Clean!

Gardening Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping

Academy

How to become an outstanding Worldpacker

Understand how the volunteer experience works, what hosts value in exchange and what it's like to live collaborating with people from all over the world!

45min
4.7

Academy

Eco Certificate for Volunteers: Basic Concepts

Learn about ecological projects and travel with purpose. Receive a certificate of completion for this course, increase your chances of acceptance by hosts, and expand your volunteering opportunities, contributing to a positive impact on the world during your travels.