Join Us as a Chef Assistant for a Culinary Adventure

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What you offer

30h

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

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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What you get

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

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

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

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

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

Are you passionate about creating delicious and sustainable meals? Do you have a knack for preparing mouthwatering vegetarian dishes? Beyond the kitchen, you'll immerse yourself in the local culture, sharing insights and learning traditional cooking methods. While prior kitchen experience is beneficial, your passion and eagerness to learn are equally important. Join us!

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Requirements

Fluent Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 28 and 80 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

10 Developing environmental awareness
10 Learning about sustainability
8 Get in touch with nature
8 Meeting international travelers
7 Creating true social impact
6 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 17. Partnerships for the goals
4 13. Climate action
3 4. Quality education

Alyssa

United States

This was my first Worldpackers experience and it was so much more than I expected! I loved working with the local kids and helping with recycling projects, both were super meaningful and hands on. Beate and Federico were so welcoming! The vibe was laid back but purposeful 😊 I loved the variety in each day and meeting people from all over the world. The food was delicious, and they were amazing about accommodating my gluten allergy! 🙏🏼 I came for the experience, but left with lifelong friends and a full heart ♥️ Highly recommend if you're coming to Costa Rica! PURA VIDA 🌞🌴🌊

24 days ago

Lena

Germany

Beate and Federico are very nice hosts who take care of their project and the volunteers. The place is nice and right in the jungle and you are always welcome to bring in your own ideas :) They are very flexible and always helping out if something is needed. The food is great and Leo does its best to create tasty meals every evening. When I was there, there were 3 other lovely Worldpackers Volunteers, and it was great to connect with them :) Just one thing to notice for further volunteers, is that in the volunteer house, there are also many German volunteers at the age of around 18.

20 days ago

Ashley

United States

This is a lovely experience! This is my second time doing a Worldpackers exchange with Planet Conservation - I loved it that much. The team is truly like a family and welcomes you with open arms. They have built a wonderful community here amongst the staff and the guests who stay at the hostel. I was friends with people from both groups, made easy by their community events, daily meals together and the projects. Highly recommend esp if youre looking to learn more about sustainability, clean living and hollistic practices.

about 1 year ago

Ines

France

After this past month volunteering at Planet Conservation, I'm struggling to put into words this life changing experience. It wasn't just about finding the lodge buddies; I found a supportive family who encouraged me to personally grow. Living in a sustainable and caring community like we do at Casa Caraibe is really unique; something I wish anyone to experience once! On top of that, I got the chance to be involved on the Recycling Project promoting the use of a circular economy where I got the chance to learn a lot and have a concrete positive impact. Thank you to the PV team for welcoming me!

over 1 year ago

Orla

United Kingdom

My experience here was good. The spaces were comfortable, breakfast and dinner were really good, and the projects that Planet Conservation offer were great, you really feel like you're having a direct impact on the local environment and community. However in my opinion there should be more structure around the daily hours and tasks. It's nice to know when you're supposed to be “on” and “off” :)

7 months ago

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