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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America for 1 month

190 opportunities found

Hostel Madroñal, Nicaragua

Creador/a de Magia Visual en el Paraíso

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Antigua, Guatemala

INSTRUCTO/AR DE YOGA

10h/week Teaching Sports
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel León, Nicaragua

Be the bridge between Travelers and Locals in leon, Nicaragua

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Social Project Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

Apoyo individual para Niño 🧒🏼

30h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Big Falls, Belize

Come help our family at our Farm and explore Big Falls, Belize :)

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Help us with local regeneration hub and enjoy the nature Costa Rica!

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm

Hostel Pedasí, Panama

Contribute in a way that best suits you and in your skill set

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Las Marias, Puerto Rico

Help us on daily routines that keeps the project running.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Camoapa, Nicaragua

Fundación Hogar Luceros de Amanecer en Camoapa, Nicaragua

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 10 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Eco Lodge Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic

Bienvenidos a aplicar Cocineros, A&Bs y Chefs aficionados

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Cooking Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Eco Lodge Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic

Bienvenidos a aplicar Cocineros, A&Bs y Chefs aficionados

28h/week Cooking Gardening Painting & Decorating Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Eco Lodge Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic

Buscamos un mago de la limpieza y fan del buen gusto

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER/ Voluntariado

15h/week Content Writer
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT/ Voluntariado

15h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ Voluntariado

15h/week Administration
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS A MARKETING ASSISTANT/ Voluntariado

15h/week Photography Content Writer
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

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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