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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 • Kitchen & Bar Tasks

18 opportunities found

Hospitality Vieques, Puerto Rico

Barista & Cook needed in soulful Caribbean café

25h/week Cooking Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel santa catalina, Panama

Help prepare the towns best pizza

24h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center San Agustín Lanquín, Guatemala

Join us as a vegetarian chef in our volunteers kitchen!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Guanico Abajo, Panama

Beach cafe needs Barista and Kitchen Staff

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Piedades Sur, Costa Rica

Co-Create Nature Retreats at Off-Grid Permaculture Oasis

25h/week Cooking
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Poneloya, Nicaragua

Ven a ayudarnos en la cocina en una isla en Nicaragua.

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Ometepe, Nicaragua

Kitchen Lead: Farm-to-Table Wellness

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Masaya, Nicaragua

🌟 Activities Coordinator & Bar Assistant in Nicaragua 🍹

25h/week Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping San Juan, Dominican Republic

Únete al equipo de nuestro nuevo eco hotel! :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Shared Home Quepos, Costa Rica

Working in the last bit of REAL Costa Rica

25h/week Cooking
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Eco Village Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Finca Ganadito: Help us create plant-based meals for groups

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Eco Village Montezuma, Costa Rica

Community Help & Create in Eco Village

20h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Coral, dolphins, and sloths! Cook delicious meals in paradise!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 10 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Mano Juan, Dominican Republic

🌴 Make Paradise Your Home – Volunteer on Saona Island🌊

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Bar Help in Isla Bastimentos at a Unique Jungle Lodge

25h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Surf Camp Chame, Panama

Waitress/bartender at the beach in Panama

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

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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.

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Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

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