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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

136 opportunities found

Surf Camp Sipacate (La Gomera), Guatemala

Join our vibrant team as a Hospitality & Marketing Volunteer!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Platanillo, Costa Rica

Energetic, nature-loving Volunteers needed at our project!

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Panama City, Panama

Are you a female masseuse? Come help our SPA =)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
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Hostel Santa Elena, Costa Rica

Reception help at our cozy hostel in the heart of Monteverde, CR

32h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Jacó, Costa Rica

Help us with guests and enjoy Costa Rica

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Reception basic tasks in our sustainable Hostel in the jungle

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Other Turrialba, Costa Rica

Pucca, mi mascota, necesita de cuidados mientras viajo, qué te parece? :)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel Ballena Bay, Costa Rica

Sea parte del equipo de nuestro hostel Karandi

25h/week Night Shift Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Volunteer at our hostel in the Caribbean, Puerto Viejo.

25h/week Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hotel Osa, Costa Rica

Help with our touristic project and enjoy the nature in Drake Bay

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa ana, El Salvador

Ayudanos en la recepcion y limpieza de nuestro hostal

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Holistic Center Golfito, Costa Rica

SPEND 3 MONTHS IN COSTA RICA AS A RESIDENT NATURALIST

30h/week Tour Guide Reception Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hostel Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Come help our hostel in Dominican Republic!

15h/week Administration Gardening Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel La Cruz, Costa Rica

Help us as a receptionist and bartender in our Kitesurfing Resort

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Monteverde, Costa Rica

Receptionist, yoga instructors or musicians needed

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Colón, Panama

¿Quieres disfrutar de un en lugar único en el Caribe en Panamá?

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

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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