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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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Higher chance of approval

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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Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Up to 32h

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America • Long term

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Social Project Santa Barbara de Samaná, Dominican Republic

NGO MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

30h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Social Project Santa Barbara de Samaná, Dominican Republic

ANIMAL RESCUE, ASSISTANCE & CARE

30h/week Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Other Panajachel, Guatemala

Website and social media help

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Sustainable Community Talamanca, Costa Rica

We are looking for volunteers to help grow our community.

20h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Permaculture project Yabucoa, Puerto Rico

Permaculture project helper

30h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge Balgue, Nicaragua

Creative Content Creator & Promotions Volunteer in Balgue

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Balgue, Nicaragua

Versatile Yoga Teacher Volunteer in Balgue 🧘‍♂️🌴

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Sea Turtle Conservation Project and Marine Plastic Project

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Managua, Nicaragua

Ayúdanos con recepción, limpieza y desayunos en Managua⛪🌞

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge La Fortuna, Costa Rica

housekeeper and hotel task

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Farming Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos en oficina y la atención al cliente y deberes de aseo.

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Apóyanos a recibir, aprender y desarrollar de nuestros clientes.

25h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala

Join our locally run Eco Hotel at lake Atitlan, Guatemala!

25h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Come give us a general help and enjoy La Fortuna!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos con Creatividad, limpieza, jardinería , Oficina

25h/week Cleaning Night Shift Administration Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala

Eco Hotel - social media marketing, photography, webdesign

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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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