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Help us with manual labor while you enjoy wild Costa Rican nature

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The experience

Join us on our beautiful 10-acre property in wild Costa Rica! We’re looking for someone who enjoys physical, hands-on work to help with tasks like planting, moving materials and heavy stuff, cleaning the land and houses, and assisting with small remodeling projects. If you love nature, don't mind getting your hands dirty, and want a peaceful retreat in exchange for your help—this is for you!

What you offer

25 hours of help 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

What you get

2 days off per week

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent Spanish or Fluent English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

What We Need Help With:
-We’re looking for someone reliable and proactive to assist with a variety of physical tasks, such as:
-Land maintenance: clearing trails, trimming plants, collecting fallen branches, and keeping areas tidy and walkable.
-Planting & gardening: helping us start a food garden, plant native species, and care for young trees.
-House upkeep: deep cleaning, minor repairs, organizing tools and supplies.
-Basic remodeling support: sanding, painting, fixing furniture or sealing wood.
-Creative recycling projects: using leftover materials to build simple outdoor furniture, signs, or composting areas.

You don’t need to be a professional builder—but basic DIY knowledge, a strong work ethic, and a good attitude go a long way. If you have any special skills in construction, permaculture, carpentry, plumbing, or landscaping, let us know—we’ll find a way to put them to use!

What You Get:
-A peaceful stay on our remote Costa Rican property, with plenty of time to rest, explore, and connect with nature.
-Private or shared lodging, depending on availability.
-A flexible schedule with clear tasks and plenty of autonomy.
-A chance to disconnect from the city and reset your mind and body.
-Fresh organic produce to harvest.

If you’re a creative person, there’s also space for art, journaling, photography, or quiet reflection.

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking meaningful travel, outdoor work, and a slower rhythm of life.

Activities & Shift

The schedule is flexible. You get to choose 2 days off during the week, weekends cannot be free. Daily updates to review progress. Having WhatsApp is necessary because a lot of communication will be done through this means.

Rules

Visitors are not allowed in the property
The consumption of any narcotics is not allowed within the premises.
No person under the influence of drugs or alcohol is allowed to enter the property.
A high level of cleanliness and organization is required in the rooms and common areas (clean room, personal hygiene and cleaning up after themselves).