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Build Overwater Bungalows in Paradise - Pearl Lagoon, Nicaragua🌴

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The experience

Join us in Pearl Lagoon, Nicaragua, and help build beautiful overwater bungalows on the Caribbean coast! You'll work with a fun local team, help with woodwork and construction, enjoy free meals, sleep on-site or nearby, and use the canoe anytime. Connect with locals, join tours, and experience island life in an unforgettable way.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

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!

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

🌴 Help Build a Dream Overwater Bungalow in Pearl Lagoon, Nicaragua 🌊

Description:
Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime volunteer experience in paradise? Come join us in Pearl Lagoon, on Nicaragua’s stunning Caribbean coast, and help us bring a dream to life — building beautiful overwater wooden bungalows right over the sea.

You’ll be part of a warm, welcoming, local family team, surrounded by good vibes, music, and the laid-back energy of coastal life. This is not just a volunteer job — it's an immersive experience into local culture, nature, and community.

What you'll do:
🌿 Help cut and assemble wood to build the overwater bungalows
🛠️ Support in general construction and creative building tasks
🚣‍♀️ Use the canoe anytime you like to explore the lagoon
🌊 Join us on local tours and adventures when there’s space
🍽️ Enjoy delicious local food every day
🛏️ Stay in a cozy place either with us or in a nearby guesthouse
🎶 Soak up the great atmosphere with music, connection, and fun
🌍 Deeply connect with locals and discover the rich culture of the Caribbean coast

If you're looking for a meaningful hands-on project in a beautiful place with great people — this is it. 💙