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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

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

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Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica

Join us to help the great Leatherback Sea Turtle project nearby

20h/week Animal Care Gardening Social Work
At least 3 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica

Impact change in our Eco project between Sea, Jungle and River

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Recharge in nature while helping us build something Amazing!!

15h/week Animal Care Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica

Help us with our small Coconut Farm in front of the Beach!

20h/week Farming Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Guatuso, Costa Rica

Join our Ecotourism Project in Costa Rica!

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Hostel Moyogalpa, Nicaragua

Help us at our Hostel in the Ometepe Island, Nicarágua!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica

Protect Capuchins in Paradise - Monkey Observation By The Sea

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Utuado, Puerto Rico

Come Help us at our Finca in Utuado, Puerto Rico

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel León, Nicaragua

Artist for Murals and Visuals

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Holistic Center Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Unleash your creativity with social media, design, and content creation!

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Guest House Poptún, Guatemala

Come to our ranch in Guatemala and work with horses!

30h/week Tour Guide
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Poptún, Guatemala

Help in the general maintenance of the hotel/restaurant

30h/week Arts Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Poptún, Guatemala

Have fun with Social Media

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Granada, Nicaragua

Social Media Support at a small and friendly place in Granada✨

25h/week Party Promoter Administration
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Fortuna, Costa Rica

Voluntario/a para actividades de bienestar y entretenimiento

30h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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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