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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America in Hostels • Welcoming & Helping Guests

105 opportunities found

Hostel San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Join Our Reception Team - San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

25h/week Night Shift Reception Administration
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Semuc Champey, Guatemala

Bartending in Beautiful Jungle Oasis

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

Come & help us in one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
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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
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Apóyanos a recibir, aprender y desarrollar de nuestros clientes.

25h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Guatemala City, Guatemala

Vive, Comparte y Aprende en un Refugio Mochilero 🌎

20h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Tent
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala

Be a part of the magic in Lake Atitlán Guatemala!

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Antón, Panama

Buscamos un Backpacker con experiencia en hostelería

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Hostel La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Se parte de una experiencia única en la Fortuna, Costa Rica!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Monteverde, Costa Rica

Buscamos una persona limpia y organizada =)

25h/week Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Rivas, Nicaragua

Gain experience as a host and enjoy Nicaragua!

10h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Boquete, Panama

🌟 Join our team in Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama! 🌟

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Bahia Drake., Costa Rica

Ven a ayudarnos y disfruta de Bahía Drake, Costa Rica.

30h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Roatán, Honduras

Help us with housekeeping in our tropical paradise! =)

20h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel Alajuela, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos a ser LA MEJOR PUERTA DE ENTRADA A COSTA RICA

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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
  • 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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