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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Costa Rica for 1 month

113 opportunities found

Homestay Santa Cruz La Laguna, Costa Rica

"Teach your language, help around the house and cook with us in t

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Quepos, Costa Rica

Help in Recepción ! and Breakfast time, Boutique Hotel in Quepos

32h/week Administration Reception Kitchen Hand
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hotel Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Disfruta de tu arte en la naturaleza

20h/week Photography Video Making
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
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Hotel Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Una experiencia única en Costa Rica

25h/week Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal

Farm Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Ayudante en tareas del proyecto en Costa Rica

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Animal Shelter Islita, Costa Rica

Macaw Conservation Volunteer in Costa Rica! :)

32h/week Animal Care
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hotel Drake Bay, Costa Rica

🎨 Bienvenido a una Experiencia Artística Única en Nuestro Hotel!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 6 weeks Tent 1 meal

Holistic Center Nosara, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos en nuestro centro de retiro y entrena MMA diario!

25h/week Photography Video Making
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Guapiles, Costa Rica

Come help us with everyday tasks on the farm.

15h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

Come & help us in one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Sustainable Community Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Local Rural School Support: basic repairs and renovations

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Animal Shelter Islita, Costa Rica

Voluntario para la Reserva Bosque Lluvioso, Sarapiquí, CR

30h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Nosara, Costa Rica

🌎 ¡Aprende a construir tu propio eco domo de tierra! 🏡✨

24h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal

Permaculture project Paraíso, Costa Rica

Spanish immersion & Permaculture farming!

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Animal Shelter Alajuela, Costa Rica

Be our content writer and create and edit videos

32h/week Content Writer
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Alajuela, Costa Rica

Join us and get the chance to reconnect with nature!

32h/week Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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