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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America • 2 weeks long

176 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Treasure Beach, Jamaica

🌴 Island Volunteer Experience in Treasure Beach, Jamaica

20h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Permaculture project Diriamba, Nicaragua

Practice syntropic agroforestry in Diriamba, Nicaragua

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Poptún, Guatemala

Meaningful social work in our community in Guatemala

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Juayúa, El Salvador

✨ Vive una experiencia inolvidable ayudando y explorando! 🌍💛

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Naranjo, Costa Rica

Vive la Simplicidad y la Conexión en un Voluntariado de Montaña

24h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 days Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

NGO Isla Venado, Costa Rica

Join Us in Giving Back to the Planet & Enjoy Costa Rica! 🌍🌿

16h/week Building & Repairing Teaching Languages Arts Social Work
At least 3 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Las Galeras, Dominican Republic

Ayudanos con nuestros huespedes y disfruta de Las Galeras

20h/week Administration Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Poptún, Guatemala

Help us with maintenance and make a positive impact in Guatemala!

15h/week Child Care Building & Repairing Cleaning Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Limón, Costa Rica

Come help our Turtle Conservation and enjoy Costa Rica! :)

24h/week Farming Cleaning Animal Care Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other San Ramón, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos con nuestra granja de mariposas =)

28h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Animal Care Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Boat Livingstone, Guatemala

Come be our crew member and help with cooking

20h/week Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

Holistic Center Mixco, Guatemala

Embark on a Spiritual Journey: Volunteer at Our Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Guatemala creating content🧘‍♀️🌿

24h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Holistic Center Mixco, Guatemala

Embark on a spiritual journey: Become an Ashram Kitchen Helper

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Ecological Reserve Talamanca, Costa Rica

Creative Renovation & Jungle Art Volunteer in Talamanca

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • New

Animal Shelter Limón, Costa Rica

Come protect Costa Rican Caribbean paradise

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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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