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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
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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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America for 1 month

43 opportunities found

Guest House Guanico Abajo, Panama

Housekeeping at the surf camp

28h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Boat Livingstone, Guatemala

Learn how to sail, and help with general repair

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Guanico Abajo, Panama

Need an All around Handyman for our surfcamp

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Guanico Abajo, Panama

Beach cafe needs Barista and Kitchen Staff

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Guanico Abajo, Panama

Photographer is needed for Content Creating

30h/week Content Writer Photography
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge playa potrero, Costa Rica

Learn, help and Enjoy the beach life!!!

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica

Volunteer for amazing Costa Rica experience :-)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

Non-Profit School Cabarete, Dominican Republic

🌱 Eco Volunteering & Sustainability in a Purpose-Driven School

32h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Chame, Panama

Sumérgete en el Mundo de los Idiomas: ayúdanos en Panama!

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Permaculture project Rio Frio, Costa Rica

Permaculture farm in middle of beautiful jungle of costa rica

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 11 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Rincon de san josecito, Costa Rica

Join us on our beachfront paradise to save the Sea Turtles!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Hospitality Vieques, Puerto Rico

Cook / Kitchen Assistant at a Creative Restaurant in Vieques

32h/week Cooking
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Vieques, Puerto Rico

Creative Bar & Mixology Volunteer in Vieques

30h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Vieques, Puerto Rico

Creative Hands & Outdoor Projects Volunteer

30h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Vieques, Puerto Rico

Creative Arts & Performance Volunteer in Vieques 🎶

30h/week Music Arts Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Vieques, Puerto Rico

Garden & Edible Plants Project in Creative Restaurant in Vieques

30h/week Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 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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