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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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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America • Farming & Eco Activities

22 opportunities found

Animal Shelter Samara, Costa Rica

Help us take care of our rescued dogs and enjoy time on the beach

10h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Sea Turtle Conservation and Community Project

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Batan, Costa Rica

Endangered Sea turtle Research and conservation volunteer

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Animal Shelter Batan, Costa Rica

in water turtle monitoring and mangrove reforestation volunteer!

32h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Sea Turtle Conservation Project and Marine Plastic Project

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Vieques, Puerto Rico

Creative Hands & Outdoor Projects Volunteer

25h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Vieques, Puerto Rico

Expand Our Garden & Build a New Edible Orchard in Vieques🌱

25h/week Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Renueva y habilita senderos en nuestra Reserva de Vida Silvestre.

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

Lodging & Grounds Assistant | Volunteer Center Sint Maarten

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

Sustainable Agriculture Assistant | Volunteer Center Sint Maarten

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Animal Shelter Islita, Costa Rica

Voluntario para la Reserva Bosque Lluvioso, Sarapiquí, CR

30h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Puerto Real, Puerto Rico

Volunteer at our non-profit farm in Vieques, Puerto Rico

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Sea Turtle Conservation at Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Animal Shelter Drake, Osa, Costa Rica

Help us with our sea turtle conservation project in Drake Bay!

15h/week Gardening Animal Care Social Work Farming
At least 15 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Outgrown garden project looking for help!

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Eco Village Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Finca Ganadito: Help us protect the sea turtles in Drake Bay

30h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Social Work
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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