Work exchange in Costa Rica: Enjoy the pura vida experience helpin...

What you offer

25h

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

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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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.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

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

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

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

Stay up to: 6 weeks

The Experience

We are in need of dedicated volunteers to help us maintain cleanliness and hygiene in our facilities. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that our spaces are welcoming and comfortable for everyone who walks through our doors.

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Requirements

Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
Between 20 and 30 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Mandatory volunteer introduction video

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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23 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

21 Meeting international travelers
15 Practicing English
11 Meeting locals
11 Immersing in the local culture
11 Get in touch with nature
8 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 3. Good health and well-being

Justino

Uruguay

A very warm atmosphere, Tuti and Mati were very friendly and attentive to all the volunteers. We were basically like a family, a highly recommended experience.

20 days ago

Freya

United Kingdom

This was my first volunteering experience and the guest house has definitely set the bar high! Maria, Matias and all the other lovely volunteers made me feel so welcome. The shifts were honestly enjoyable, I loved checking in and meeting guests from all over the world. The cleaning was absolutely fine. And the shift times allowed for you to enjoy so much of the day. They were very thoughtful, always made sure us volunteers had enough food, we'd have some lovely dinners, and surf sessions together. I've made some great memories. I wish them all the best as they've built something truly special.

5 months ago

Carla

Mexico

Home away from home! 🌸💖 Big thanks to Tuti and Mati for making me feel like part of the family. The hostel has such a relaxed, cozy vibe, and you can really make the experience your own. The work is straightforward and easy to pick up, leaving plenty of time to enjoy surfing, the beach, nightlife, or just chill. The hosts, manager, and staff are incredibly kind and fun—prepare for lots of laughs and endless card games.

8 months ago

Emma

France

Great time at the guest house ! 🩷 The team was good and the owners are really sweet. Tamarindo is a good place to be for a bit, even if it's a bit expensive 😁

8 months ago

Sofia

Portugal

My experience at Maikekai was a mix of feelings. On one hand, Tuti and Mati and the other volunteers were really nice. On the other hand I felt like I was really working instead of volunteering. There's no staff at the hostel, just the volunteers, so maybe that's why. For my experience, if you don't talk spanish this is not the best place. Anyway, I feel very grateful for the opportunity and the surf lessons.

9 days ago

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